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**lolife99** · 10-23-2004, 06:53 PM

I'm trying to replace my '71 Blazer radiator. I'm looking for a 4-core/auto application. My original radiator has a heater hose fitting on the passenger side tank. Is this correct/original? My "auto parts" replacement did not. I want the original type,... so just trying to verify that the hose connection is correct. Also,... where can I purchase a "made in the USA" radiator? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,...lolife99.

**lolife99** · 10-23-2004, 08:11 PM

Anyone have any factory/restored under hood pics? I just want to see the original routing of the heater hoses.

Tx Firefighter · 10-23-2004, 08:29 PM

I ordered my 4 core from Radiator.com. I'm super happy with it, at 150 delivered via next day air total. When ordering, they asked me if I wanted the heater hose outlet on the tank or not. By the way, it's a Modine unit, so it's good quality.

**lolife99** · 10-23-2004, 08:36 PM

Thanks,Tx Firefighter,... Do you have any engine pics of your old blue and white truck? I would still like to have a stock '71-72 under hood pic. Thanks, again,...lolife99.

Tx Firefighter · 10-23-2004, 08:45 PM

Here's the pics.

Keep a couple of things in mind though.

1) I took these pictures like 2 years after I sold it. The new owner let it set outside in the weather with no hood for over a year.

2) No engine of mine will ever, ever, ever look this bad. I don't do ugly engines. Just ask anyone who's seen my trucks in person. First thing I'll do is pull it, reseal it, repaint it, and detail it till it is perfect. This level of slovenliness is not mine.

3) I used Corvette alternator brackets because they were way cheaper than 72 truck brackets. They interchange directly, but the Vette lower bracket is aluminum (He's painted it some kind of spray paint grey or something. Under the paint, it was nice aluminum).

4) When I sold it, it had a fan shroud. The shroud must have had some kind of trauma in the ensuing time that caused him to pull it off the truck.

5) The rusty bare metal water pump makes me ill.

6) The engine was actually Chevy sandalwood metalic basecoat/ clearcoat urethane with powdercoated intake and valve covers. A year of ugly weather hitting it made it go all to poop.

Regards,
Kevin

**lolife99** · 10-23-2004, 08:53 PM

Thanks. That's what I'm looking for. Love your BB truck!

Tx Firefighter · 10-23-2004, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Love your BB truck!

Like mama always said, never judge a fireman by a truck he sold long ago.

Here's my 454 when I put it in last summer. Much better than that toilet above.

Cethern · 10-23-2004, 09:04 PM

Those were some nice looking Valve Covers...I'm sure the rest of the motor was at one time too.....

Cethern

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-24-2004, 08:05 AM

Some people just don't have respect when they don't do all that detail work to make an engine look good....

10-23-2004, 06:53 PM	#1
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Radiator Question???? I'm trying to replace my '71 Blazer radiator. I'm looking for a 4-core/auto application. My original radiator has a heater hose fitting on the passenger side tank. Is this correct/original? My "auto parts" replacement did not. I want the original type,... so just trying to verify that the hose connection is correct. Also,... where can I purchase a "made in the USA" radiator? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,...lolife99. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-23-2004, 08:11 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	pics? Anyone have any factory/restored under hood pics? I just want to see the original routing of the heater hoses. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-23-2004, 08:29 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I ordered my 4 core from Radiator.com. I'm super happy with it, at 150 delivered via next day air total. When ordering, they asked me if I wanted the heater hose outlet on the tank or not. By the way, it's a Modine unit, so it's good quality. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-23-2004, 08:36 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Thanks,Tx Firefighter,... Do you have any engine pics of your old blue and white truck? I would still like to have a stock '71-72 under hood pic. Thanks, again,...lolife99. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-23-2004, 08:45 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Here's the pics. Keep a couple of things in mind though. 1) I took these pictures like 2 years after I sold it. The new owner let it set outside in the weather with no hood for over a year. 2) No engine of mine will ever, ever, ever look this bad. I don't do ugly engines. Just ask anyone who's seen my trucks in person. First thing I'll do is pull it, reseal it, repaint it, and detail it till it is perfect. This level of slovenliness is not mine. 3) I used Corvette alternator brackets because they were way cheaper than 72 truck brackets. They interchange directly, but the Vette lower bracket is aluminum (He's painted it some kind of spray paint grey or something. Under the paint, it was nice aluminum). 4) When I sold it, it had a fan shroud. The shroud must have had some kind of trauma in the ensuing time that caused him to pull it off the truck. 5) The rusty bare metal water pump makes me ill. 6) The engine was actually Chevy sandalwood metalic basecoat/ clearcoat urethane with powdercoated intake and valve covers. A year of ugly weather hitting it made it go all to poop. Regards, Kevin Attached Images __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 10-23-2004 at 08:49 PM.

10-23-2004, 08:53 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Thanks. That's what I'm looking for. Love your BB truck! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-23-2004, 09:04 PM	#8
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	Those were some nice looking Valve Covers...I'm sure the rest of the motor was at one time too..... Cethern __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

10-24-2004, 08:05 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Some people just don't have respect when they don't do all that detail work to make an engine look good.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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