What size radiator? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

In The Ten Ring · 07-24-2013, 08:55 PM

I'm thinking about getting a new radiator for my 1972 Chevy 6 cylinder, manual 3 speed on column. I see (what looks to me) a lot of calcium build up both inside and outside of my radiator.

What size of radiator would I put in it?

Is Tucker's a good source for radiators?

PanelDeland · 07-24-2013, 09:42 PM

I put a 4 row in mine.If yours is stock,it's most likely a 2 row.I wanted the upgrade for a later planned install of A/C.Either should cool a 6 just fine.If you go 4 row,you will have to have new mounts and cushions(about$30 from most BB vendors).My rad was right at $200 from Advance Auto.I wen to the warehouse to get it since I would have had to wait a couple days to get it otherwise.It's a stock replacement.

In The Ten Ring · 07-25-2013, 12:09 AM

Hey man thanks! I might go on and upgrade mine to a larger one also...thanks for the mount tips. Advance Auto eh? There is one right down the road from me and they are cool as all get out to deal with. I'll bet they are cheaper too and I'm in no hurry.

If I get this thing back on the road by the fall, I'll feel "victorious."

Thanks again!

Howitzer · 07-25-2013, 09:03 PM

Hey PanelDeland,

What was the part number and did it have the heater bypass hookup on the passenger side?

Thanks
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In The Ten Ring · 07-25-2013, 10:11 PM

Called my local Advance Auto: they can get me a radiator but not for less than $400.00!

I'll try some other outlet shops.

slow-1 · 07-25-2013, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Called my local Advance Auto: they can get me a radiator but not for less than $400.00!

I'll try some other outlet shops.

Go online....or call back and talk to someone else, they told you wrong.

In The Ten Ring · 07-25-2013, 11:48 PM

Thanks man, I will call again then. Sometimes the people in stores do make mistakes.

PanelDeland · 07-26-2013, 12:22 AM

Sorry,I think I lied.I may have used the O'Rielly's.I don't have the part # but I will look to see if I have it.It does have the heater bypass inlet.

**67 cst swb** · 07-26-2013, 12:57 PM

Unless you plan on upgrading to a V-8 and A/C, I don't see the need for you to go with a 4 row radiator.
Let me see what I can drop ship you a radiator for. I used to work at a radiator shop. I will get back to you once I talk to him.

In The Ten Ring · 07-26-2013, 01:10 PM

No need to upgrade at all.....but if it will work a bit better at keeping temps down, why not?

If I did get a bigger radiator, would I need a more powerful water pump also?

Thanks for the offer man!

This site rocks.

**67 cst swb** · 07-26-2013, 01:27 PM

check out my earlier post:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=250472

07-24-2013, 08:55 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	What size radiator? I'm thinking about getting a new radiator for my 1972 Chevy 6 cylinder, manual 3 speed on column. I see (what looks to me) a lot of calcium build up both inside and outside of my radiator. What size of radiator would I put in it? Is Tucker's a good source for radiators?

07-24-2013, 09:42 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: What size radiator? I put a 4 row in mine.If yours is stock,it's most likely a 2 row.I wanted the upgrade for a later planned install of A/C.Either should cool a 6 just fine.If you go 4 row,you will have to have new mounts and cushions(about$30 from most BB vendors).My rad was right at $200 from Advance Auto.I wen to the warehouse to get it since I would have had to wait a couple days to get it otherwise.It's a stock replacement. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-25-2013, 12:09 AM	#3
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What size radiator? Hey man thanks! I might go on and upgrade mine to a larger one also...thanks for the mount tips. Advance Auto eh? There is one right down the road from me and they are cool as all get out to deal with. I'll bet they are cheaper too and I'm in no hurry. If I get this thing back on the road by the fall, I'll feel "victorious." Thanks again!

07-25-2013, 09:03 PM	#4
Howitzer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 135	Re: What size radiator? Hey PanelDeland, What was the part number and did it have the heater bypass hookup on the passenger side? Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

07-25-2013, 10:11 PM	#5
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What size radiator? Called my local Advance Auto: they can get me a radiator but not for less than $400.00! I'll try some other outlet shops.

07-25-2013, 11:48 PM	#7
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What size radiator? Thanks man, I will call again then. Sometimes the people in stores do make mistakes.

07-26-2013, 12:22 AM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: What size radiator? Sorry,I think I lied.I may have used the O'Rielly's.I don't have the part # but I will look to see if I have it.It does have the heater bypass inlet. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-26-2013, 12:57 PM	#9
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: What size radiator? Unless you plan on upgrading to a V-8 and A/C, I don't see the need for you to go with a 4 row radiator. Let me see what I can drop ship you a radiator for. I used to work at a radiator shop. I will get back to you once I talk to him. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

07-26-2013, 01:10 PM	#10
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What size radiator? No need to upgrade at all.....but if it will work a bit better at keeping temps down, why not? If I did get a bigger radiator, would I need a more powerful water pump also? Thanks for the offer man! This site rocks.

07-26-2013, 01:27 PM	#11
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: What size radiator? check out my earlier post: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=250472 __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

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