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jb4short · 06-13-2008, 09:12 AM

I'm trying to fit a "Be Cool" radiator into our project truck but I'm having issues using stock mounts. The lower 4 core saddles seem to work fine but neither the 3 core or 4 core upper brackets will work. Has anyone installed one of these and what did you use for mounts?

Bowtiefreak · 06-13-2008, 09:45 AM

I have used them before and had the same problem. There radiators are a little thicker for the 4 core mounts. I just trimmed and shaved the rubber mounts and it worked fine and you couldn't even notice

Ron

jb4short · 06-13-2008, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowtiefreak

I have used them before and had the same problem. There radiators are a little thicker for the 4 core mounts. I just trimmed and shaved the rubber mounts and it worked fine and you couldn't even notice

Ron

My issue is the height....the top mounts won't sit down on the core support

Arad68 · 06-13-2008, 10:22 AM

I had a similar problem with my Griffin Radiator. I had to trim my core support and modify my upper brackets. It fits well now, but takes up all the available room for it. I also removed the steel supports from the bottom supports using only the rubber peices to support the bottom. The fan shroud keeps it securely in place

My truck stays cool even on the hottest of days.

jb4short · 06-13-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Arad68

I had a similar problem with my Griffin Radiator. I had to trim my core support and modify my upper brackets. It fits well now, but takes up all the available room for it. I also removed the steel supports from the bottom supports using only the rubber peices to support the bottom. The fan shroud keeps it securely in place

My truck stays cool even on the hottest of days.

I just did the same thing with the saddles and I can get the uppers on that way....but it looks like it will take some trimming on the uppers to make it "Right"

kelsfine69 · 06-13-2008, 12:19 PM

I am watching this thread. I was going to order a new Be-Cool but I wanted it to fit "nice". Could you not machine some nice spacers to make the upper mounts fit nice on the rad support? Is the rubber inserts to thick?

Sammy · 06-13-2008, 06:23 PM

Wow nelly..thats a sharp looking bracket...

piecesparts · 06-13-2008, 07:38 PM

My machine shop buddy gave me the first two for free, but I would have to ask him if he would make more and what his price would be.

Arad68 · 06-13-2008, 09:34 PM

I'd be interested in a pair myself!!!

PipsC10 · 06-13-2008, 10:16 PM

I'm also interested, looks like you started a trend....

jkaylor68gmc · 06-13-2008, 11:10 PM

Jon the mounts are in the box. The l-brackets bolt on the top and run across the core support and you drill them them into the core support and it holds the upper, they are in the box.

josh

jb4short · 06-14-2008, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

Jon the mounts are in the box. The l-brackets bolt on the top and run across the core support and you drill them them into the core support and it holds the upper, they are in the box.

josh

You don't mean that aluminum strapping do you?

Kayotic · 06-14-2008, 09:50 AM

Hello, You would have to cut the factory rubber mounts and use a universal mount from trans-dapt. This is what Stacey did on Trucks! - You would however have to fab some upper elec fan mounts though if you go that rout. *Billit upper mounts - count me in for a set.

piecesparts · 06-14-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kayotic

Hello, You would have to cut the factory rubber mounts and use a universal mount from trans-dapt. This is what Stacey did on Trucks! - You would however have to fab some upper elec fan mounts though if you go that rout. *Billit upper mounts - count me in for a set.

The mounts pictured are rounded because I am going to run electric fans They can have a square shoulder left on the outer end and be drilled and tapped for a small stud. That way if you want to use the factory shroud and a fan, then you could mount it like the original. However, I will turn you on to the guy that made these for me, if you want his website and address. If I were to get in the middle of this, it would make them priced to high. I will graciously eliminate myself as the middle man and save everyone the dollars. These mounts use the factory rubber radiator mounting pieces and work quite well.

Arad68 · 06-15-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by piecesparts

The mounts pictured are rounded because I am going to run electric fans They can have a square shoulder left on the outer end and be drilled and tapped for a small stud. That way if you wnat to use the factory shroud and a fan, then you could mount it like the original. However, I will turn you on to the guy that made these for me, if you want his website and address. If I were to get in the middle of this, it would make them priced to high. I will gradefully eliminate myself as the middle man and save everyone the dollars. These mounts use the factory rubber radiator mounting pieces and work quite well.

Can you post the website/email here?

piecesparts · 06-15-2008, 08:56 AM

Why yes I can. The gentleman that made these brackets has two CNC machines in a shop behind his house. He makes things for all different kinds of vehicles and street rods. He has a couple of different billet aluminum instrument panels and a billet glove box lid that he is working on for the 67-72 Chevy trucks. His name is Charlie Timmons and he lives not far from me, in Wichita, Kansas. He works his machining business as a second investment and does it in his spare time. His website is http://timmonsbillet.com/ . Take a look---I am not sure if he has the radiator brackets listed or not, but he and I have an understanding that I have no claim to the design, he can make them for his business. Call him and tell him what you are interested in and then tell him that Frank Seeney passed you on to him.

06-13-2008, 09:12 AM	#1
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	"Be Cool" questions I'm trying to fit a "Be Cool" radiator into our project truck but I'm having issues using stock mounts. The lower 4 core saddles seem to work fine but neither the 3 core or 4 core upper brackets will work. Has anyone installed one of these and what did you use for mounts?

06-13-2008, 09:45 AM	#2
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Re: "Be Cool" questions I have used them before and had the same problem. There radiators are a little thicker for the 4 core mounts. I just trimmed and shaved the rubber mounts and it worked fine and you couldn't even notice Ron __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

06-13-2008, 10:22 AM	#4
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: "Be Cool" questions I had a similar problem with my Griffin Radiator. I had to trim my core support and modify my upper brackets. It fits well now, but takes up all the available room for it. I also removed the steel supports from the bottom supports using only the rubber peices to support the bottom. The fan shroud keeps it securely in place My truck stays cool even on the hottest of days. __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately" Last edited by Arad68; 06-13-2008 at 10:24 AM.

06-13-2008, 12:19 PM	#6
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: "Be Cool" questions I am watching this thread. I was going to order a new Be-Cool but I wanted it to fit "nice". Could you not machine some nice spacers to make the upper mounts fit nice on the rad support? Is the rubber inserts to thick? __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

06-13-2008, 06:23 PM	#7
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: "Be Cool" questions Wow nelly..thats a sharp looking bracket... __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

06-13-2008, 07:38 PM	#8
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: "Be Cool" questions My machine shop buddy gave me the first two for free, but I would have to ask him if he would make more and what his price would be.

06-13-2008, 09:34 PM	#9
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: "Be Cool" questions I'd be interested in a pair myself!!! __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately"

06-13-2008, 10:16 PM	#10
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: "Be Cool" questions I'm also interested, looks like you started a trend.... __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

06-13-2008, 11:10 PM	#11
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: "Be Cool" questions Jon the mounts are in the box. The l-brackets bolt on the top and run across the core support and you drill them them into the core support and it holds the upper, they are in the box. josh __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

06-14-2008, 09:50 AM	#13
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: "Be Cool" questions Hello, You would have to cut the factory rubber mounts and use a universal mount from trans-dapt. This is what Stacey did on Trucks! - You would however have to fab some upper elec fan mounts though if you go that rout. Billit upper mounts - count me in for a set. Last edited by Kayotic; 06-14-2008 at 09:54 AM. Reason: Elec Fan Mount*

06-15-2008, 08:56 AM	#16
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: "Be Cool" questions Why yes I can. The gentleman that made these brackets has two CNC machines in a shop behind his house. He makes things for all different kinds of vehicles and street rods. He has a couple of different billet aluminum instrument panels and a billet glove box lid that he is working on for the 67-72 Chevy trucks. His name is Charlie Timmons and he lives not far from me, in Wichita, Kansas. He works his machining business as a second investment and does it in his spare time. His website is http://timmonsbillet.com/ . Take a look---I am not sure if he has the radiator brackets listed or not, but he and I have an understanding that I have no claim to the design, he can make them for his business. Call him and tell him what you are interested in and then tell him that Frank Seeney passed you on to him.



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