RADIATOR ?'s - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GR82BME · 06-25-2009, 09:24 AM

I need to buy an aluminum radiator, I see some on e-bay for 64-66, will these work in my 62? I didn’t think there were any differences between the years under the hood, so why not list them from 60-66? Also which should I use push fan or pull? I would think logic would tell me to use push, but was just wondering.
Thanks Guys.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-25-2009, 09:49 AM

pull

**slepysal** · 06-25-2009, 10:26 AM

I know on my 60 the later rads will not just bolt in. Im sure your 62's radiator bolts to the radiator side support as the 60's dose.
If your 62 dosnt have a lower radiator support , you can fab one up.
Check out Chief's build he used an aluminum radiator from summit racing

**Captainfab** · 06-25-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

pull

X2 puller fans are more efficient. If you're going to switch to an aluminum radiator, go with a crossflow radiator like the summit universal ones. That is a more efficient design as well. Chiefrocka did a nice write up on this in his build thread.

06-25-2009, 09:24 AM	#1
GR82BME Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Billings MT Posts: 38	RADIATOR ?'s I need to buy an aluminum radiator, I see some on e-bay for 64-66, will these work in my 62? I didn’t think there were any differences between the years under the hood, so why not list them from 60-66? Also which should I use push fan or pull? I would think logic would tell me to use push, but was just wondering. Thanks Guys.

06-25-2009, 09:49 AM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,781	Re: RADIATOR ?'s pull __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

06-25-2009, 10:26 AM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: RADIATOR ?'s I know on my 60 the later rads will not just bolt in. Im sure your 62's radiator bolts to the radiator side support as the 60's dose. If your 62 dosnt have a lower radiator support , you can fab one up. Check out Chief's build he used an aluminum radiator from summit racing __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.