Radiator ????????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

big.l.a · 09-14-2002, 06:19 PM

Will a Radiator from lets say 73-87 truck fit it our trucks (67-72)
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tom hand · 09-14-2002, 06:48 PM

Yes the will bolt right in. You need to use a lower hose from a 73-87

*Fast68Chevy* · 09-14-2002, 08:23 PM

yes, except for unless its a 72-87 6 cyl one, if you dont know thne check the VIn of the donor truck and make sure third digit is not an S, make sure its an M or S, first two can be C or K, it doesnt matter, also caprice and other full size GM car radiators will work,

6 cyl radiators are shorter and use different top plate that mounts down lower and on front side of rad suppot at top of rad opening. this is wh ythere are two sets of bolt holes on 73-up radioators

on 67-72 the difference on 6cyl ones was width, so are two spots for cushion retainers to mount.,

the 73-up radiator lower hose port is straight unlike curbed upwards like before 73, that can be modified inexpensively at local radiator shop, can also swap tank off an older radiator onto later one in most all cases. is also same way to convert an autop radiator to a manual one
this is true for only 2 and 3 core radiators,

4 core are whole different world.

G body(cutlass, regal, monte), F body(camaros), X body(novas) uisually are too short

good luck

big.l.a · 09-14-2002, 08:48 PM

Thanks alot for that Info.......

Longhorn Man · 09-14-2002, 11:42 PM

<---has proof under my hood to back up these guys.
you won't be able to run a stock 67 - 72 shroud...not if you need the rad's tranny cooler.

09-14-2002, 06:19 PM	#1
big.l.a Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Allen, TX. USA Posts: 210	Radiator ????????? Will a Radiator from lets say 73-87 truck fit it our trucks (67-72) ?????????? __________________ 71 C10 LWB With Edelbrock 7101& 1406 Carb Accel HEI Blue Print Accel 8.8 Wires Soon to have possi & 186 Camel hump heads Dropped 2-1/2F&4R Dynomax Headers Duals Flowtech Aftburners Tonneau Cover Frm 89 F150 79 Monte C

09-14-2002, 06:48 PM	#2
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Yes the will bolt right in. You need to use a lower hose from a 73-87 __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

09-14-2002, 08:48 PM	#4
big.l.a Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Allen, TX. USA Posts: 210	Radiator Thanks alot for that Info....... __________________ 71 C10 LWB With Edelbrock 7101& 1406 Carb Accel HEI Blue Print Accel 8.8 Wires Soon to have possi & 186 Camel hump heads Dropped 2-1/2F&4R Dynomax Headers Duals Flowtech Aftburners Tonneau Cover Frm 89 F150 79 Monte C

09-14-2002, 08:23 PM	#3
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	yes, except for unless its a 72-87 6 cyl one, if you dont know thne check the VIn of the donor truck and make sure third digit is not an S, make sure its an M or S, first two can be C or K, it doesnt matter, also caprice and other full size GM car radiators will work, 6 cyl radiators are shorter and use different top plate that mounts down lower and on front side of rad suppot at top of rad opening. this is wh ythere are two sets of bolt holes on 73-up radioators on 67-72 the difference on 6cyl ones was width, so are two spots for cushion retainers to mount., the 73-up radiator lower hose port is straight unlike curbed upwards like before 73, that can be modified inexpensively at local radiator shop, can also swap tank off an older radiator onto later one in most all cases. is also same way to convert an autop radiator to a manual one this is true for only 2 and 3 core radiators, 4 core are whole different world. G body(cutlass, regal, monte), F body(camaros), X body(novas) uisually are too short good luck

09-14-2002, 11:42 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	<---has proof under my hood to back up these guys. you won't be able to run a stock 67 - 72 shroud...not if you need the rad's tranny cooler.



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