Rad and m/c questions

[mr57]

I finally got around to doing some work on my 64 swb panel and yanked the rad and master cylinder I know the front clip was swapped out for a GMC sometime in the past, but when I pulled the rad I noticed it was still in the 6 cylinder position. The bottom mount for the V-8 is still there, but the top plate is missing. This isn't a big deal, really, as I can find a V-8 top piece fairly easily, and/or get a shroud if needed.

The question comes in with the rad. I stripped out the drain bung and need to get it repaired, plus get the rad cleaned and pressure tested. If our rad guy can't repair it or it blows apart, is there any difference between a 6 cyl. automatic rad and a V-8 auto rad??

Next question deals with the m/c. The parts guy I talked to says there are four different master cylinders listed in his computer for 1964. It's the fruit jar style, not the square one, for a factory V-8 auto truck. Any idea what the part number should be?? Or am I going to have to rip it apart and measure the bore to find out??

[dugvera@gmail.com]

I know guys are having luck with an inexpensive aluminum radiator found on ebay. Thinking about one myself.

[mr57]

Bttt. Anyone??

[DanSan c 10]

I just spent $380 on a new aluminum rad for my 6 and had to move the bottom mounts closer together. Cool craft rad. I would think the v8 would be a little bigger. But should be almost the same.

[Rich 5150 69]

Champion rad alum 3 row, nice fit, $230 delivered to my door.
http://www.championradiators.com/page/407019730

[Clyde65]

^^^^ that is what I have, keeps my LS very cool. My dad has one in his crew cab also