Best ways to mount a new rad

[canadian_diesel1964]

I have a new 3 core rad for my 63..the bottom mounts are still in tact with the rubber there also..I have had trouble locating a v8 top mount for it that fits in the original spot as the PO took the other one out to mount an older style rad..any ideas what I can use for a stock look? maybe just for now till I locate a stock style one? Thanks guys

[dougf]

Do you have the ability to make bends in sheet metal? If so, I would go get some 18-16g sheet and make some bends to replicate the original mount, then paint it semi-gloss black. Not sure what I would use for the top to stop it from rubbing the radiator, maybe you could source some rubber to cut and place between the two pieces, just a thought.

[canadian_diesel1964]

I don't but I have the ability to cut and weld anything and I'm thinking i can make up a decent bracket with thick foam tape to to the job for now...thank you

[dougf]

Foam tape should work great. If you need pics of my original bracket and measurements just let me know.

[canadian_diesel1964]

Thanx Doug ...I'll see how she goes

[structures]

This is the route I'm going.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=374373&page=8

If you have a vise or anvil and a hammer, you can make the bends you need. I built mine out of 16 ga, but I think 18 would be just fine.

[canadian_diesel1964]

I love it...very nice work on that...I spent some time tonight fabbing up something till I can figure it all out...the rad ain't gonna move and I built it with scrap and left over foam tape