Upper Radiator mount (where?) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

UTSA · 09-30-2014, 04:18 PM

Hello: I am looking for the bracket that holds the radiator on the top. I already have the U-shaped mounts from the bottom with the pads but I can't seem to find the one from the top ANYWHERE.

Specs:
1965 C10 with a new Champion 2row radiator.

I found a picture of what it should look like (from TR65 I think). I have seen them around in this forum but I can't find where to buy them. Junk yard?

Lugnutz65 · 09-30-2014, 06:00 PM

You might need to custom fabricate your if the top of the radiator has a different thickness than the original Harrison radiator.

The original top support has 2 U shaped brackets with rubber inserts. These are spot welded to a flat plate with the proper bends. You could make one up easily enough if you have a metal brake and a welder.

True, buying a salvage part would be easier.

The pic below are for reference and should be correct for a 1960-1966 C10 with a short-wide V8 radiator and the last photo is for a tall-narrow L6 radiator.

**Captainfab** · 10-01-2014, 12:59 AM

There are 2 different upper radiator hold downs as well as the lower saddles for the V8 radiator. There the ones for the 2 and 3 row core radiators and a wider one for the 4 row core radiator.

1966c10shrtbd · 10-01-2014, 07:15 AM

Try this place yet?

http://4-5-6chevytrucks.com/contact-us.html

**Clyde65** · 10-01-2014, 08:10 AM

I have an extra top part, I also have a champion and mine fit well with some trimming of the rubber or you can use a thinner piece of rubber( this is what I did).

If you want it, Ill place a for sale in the parts section.

'65 chevy lover · 10-01-2014, 07:57 PM

I have a top mount. If interested, give me a holler.

Quote:

Originally Posted by UTSA

Hello: I am looking for the bracket that holds the radiator on the top. I already have the U-shaped mounts from the bottom with the pads but I can't seem to find the one from the top ANYWHERE.

Specs:
1965 C10 with a new Champion 2row radiator.

I found a picture of what it should look like (from TR65 I think). I have seen them around in this forum but I can't find where to buy them. Junk yard?

Budman56 · 10-01-2014, 09:21 PM

is this what your looking for? if so send me a pm

UTSA · 10-14-2014, 11:06 AM

thanks for the input guys but I decided to go the route of sheet metal from home depot to bend it up.

'65 chevy lover · 10-15-2014, 10:08 PM

Sounds like a much cheaper idea! Please post some pics of your finished product. I'd love to see it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by UTSA

thanks for the input guys but I decided to go the route of sheet metal from home depot to bend it up.

**RoyL** · 08-22-2023, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

I have an extra top part, I also have a champion and mine fit well with some trimming of the rubber or you can use a thinner piece of rubber( this is what I did).
If you want it, Ill place a for sale in the parts section.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Budman56

is this what your looking for? if so send me a pm

old thread, I'm looking for the top bracket for a V8, mine is AWOL.

**cwcarpenter98** · 08-22-2023, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoyL

old thread, I'm looking for the top bracket for a V8, mine is AWOL.

They are reproduced now, but if you want an original, please post a new thread in the 60-66 parts board

**RoyL** · 08-23-2023, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

They are reproduced now, but if you want an original, please post a new thread in the 60-66 parts board

Thanks! I saw some originals on eBay but didn't realize the were reproduced now. I see a big difference in price from LMC ($14.95) and CJpony parts $32.99

**cwcarpenter98** · 08-23-2023, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoyL

Thanks! I saw some originals on eBay but didn't realize the were reproduced now. I see a big difference in price from LMC ($14.95) and CJpony parts $32.99

Happy to help! I found an original for mine before they were being reproduced, so I have no experience on if there's a difference in quality or if it's just a difference in who's reselling it

09-30-2014, 04:18 PM	#1
UTSA Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 17	Upper Radiator mount (where?) Hello: I am looking for the bracket that holds the radiator on the top. I already have the U-shaped mounts from the bottom with the pads but I can't seem to find the one from the top ANYWHERE. Specs: 1965 C10 with a new Champion 2row radiator. I found a picture of what it should look like (from TR65 I think). I have seen them around in this forum but I can't find where to buy them. Junk yard? Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 350 combo

09-30-2014, 06:00 PM	#2
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: Upper Radiator mount (where?) You might need to custom fabricate your if the top of the radiator has a different thickness than the original Harrison radiator. The original top support has 2 U shaped brackets with rubber inserts. These are spot welded to a flat plate with the proper bends. You could make one up easily enough if you have a metal brake and a welder. True, buying a salvage part would be easier. The pic below are for reference and should be correct for a 1960-1966 C10 with a short-wide V8 radiator and the last photo is for a tall-narrow L6 radiator. Attached Images __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild. Last edited by Lugnutz65; 09-30-2014 at 06:06 PM.

10-01-2014, 12:59 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Upper Radiator mount (where?) There are 2 different upper radiator hold downs as well as the lower saddles for the V8 radiator. There the ones for the 2 and 3 row core radiators and a wider one for the 4 row core radiator. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-01-2014, 07:15 AM	#4
1966c10shrtbd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 75	Re: Upper Radiator mount (where?) Try this place yet? http://4-5-6chevytrucks.com/contact-us.html

10-01-2014, 08:10 AM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Upper Radiator mount (where?) I have an extra top part, I also have a champion and mine fit well with some trimming of the rubber or you can use a thinner piece of rubber( this is what I did). If you want it, Ill place a for sale in the parts section. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-01-2014, 09:21 PM	#7
Budman56 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Patterson California Posts: 1,133	Re: Upper Radiator mount (where?) is this what your looking for? if so send me a pm Attached Images __________________ MY 65 C20 BUILD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483346 ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/

10-14-2014, 11:06 AM	#8
UTSA Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 17	Re: Upper Radiator mount (where?) thanks for the input guys but I decided to go the route of sheet metal from home depot to bend it up. __________________ 1965 C10 350 combo

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