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CRGRS 66 · 04-30-2012, 08:05 PM

Removed the rad after work, looks like the leak is top left. Time for a re-core I guess, will be one less thing to worry about down the road (realized the pun as I was typing, no backspace key on this computer

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CRGRS 66 · 04-30-2012, 08:07 PM

whoops... the pic

GMR-PERFORMANCE · 04-30-2012, 08:33 PM

Take a look into the champion aluminum rad. Vs the cost of a re core. I know that I was less money to buy new.

Rich 5150 69 · 04-30-2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gmr-performance

take a look into the champion aluminum rad. Vs the cost of a re core. I know that i was less money to buy new.

x2

hopped up · 04-30-2012, 09:25 PM

Hey rich5150 where'd you get that fan shroud from? Looks new so it's notstock, I need one soon
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ABX131 · 04-30-2012, 09:27 PM

I bought a new champion radiator off ebay for $200 with shipping for my son's 67 Pontiac Lemans...you can't beat the price for what you get and they look great....I do recommend spending the extra money for a 3 or 4 core model VS a 2 core.

Rich 5150 69 · 05-01-2012, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hopped up

Hey rich5150 where'd you get that fan shroud from? Looks new so it's notstock, I need one soon
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Its original to the truck, just gave it a light wet sanding with 600 grit and reshot with semi gloss.

CRGRS 66 · 05-01-2012, 12:17 PM

Thanks guys! Looking into a few different available "new" options.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

x2

Shroud looks good Rich, mine looked good too, but now that I have it off, I see that it has some damage which was repaired rather poorly. *Do you know if these original shrouds are made of fibreglass?

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMR-PERFORMANCE

Take a look into the champion aluminum rad. Vs the cost of a re core. I know that I was less money to buy new.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABX131

I bought a new champion radiator off ebay for $200 with shipping for my son's 67 Pontiac Lemans...you can't beat the price for what you get and they look great....I do recommend spending the extra money for a 3 or 4 core model VS a 2 core.

CRGRS 66 · 05-01-2012, 01:15 PM

Just ordered an American Eagle Rad from Ledfoot (same as Champion), thanks for the heads up guys, it really pays to post sh&&t here!!!!!!. I have a couple weeks now to do some clean up before the rad shows up, that will make the next outing that much more enjoyable.

I have a new top rad hose, any suggestions for a new bottom hose?

Rich 5150 69 · 05-01-2012, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Thanks guys! Looking into a few different available "new" options.

Shroud looks good Rich, mine looked good too, but now that I have it off, I see that it has some damage which was repaired rather poorly. *Do you know if these original shrouds are made of fibreglass?

Yes they are, but with age they get more brittle, treat them with respect...one word of caution to all of those that buy new radiators, if the vendor is suppling a rad cap with it watch the pressure as mine would not open up at 13 lbs, so it blew my heater core out and it was only three years old, could have been a cheap china core I guess, but who is to know anymore...

CRGRS 66 · 05-01-2012, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

Yes they are, but with age they get more brittle, treat them with respect...one word of caution to all of those that buy new radiators, if the vendor is suppling a rad cap with it watch the pressure as mine would not open up at 13 lbs, so it blew my heater core out and it was only three years old, could have been a cheap china core I guess, but who is to know anymore...

Thanks for the heads up!
When I order goods form the USA, I need to get country of origin on everything for my customs broker in Buffalo (FYI, Champion/AE Rads are chinese). If you want to know, you can ask whoever you order goods from for the country of origin. Tell them the parts will be ending up in Canada, and you need the Info for NAFTA purposes. They MUST tell you this if you ask.

Narxoleptic Customs · 05-02-2012, 01:42 PM

Drilled the mount holes in the floor for the seat and seat belts. Headed to the parts store for shocks for the front...
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CRGRS 66 · 05-02-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Narxoleptic Customs

Drilled the mount holes in the floor for the seat and seat belts. Headed to the parts store for shocks for the front...
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Have a look at this thread for shocks, there is an attachment as well for selecting the right Monroe shock.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=25

CdM · 05-02-2012, 05:21 PM

day three of cleaning the front crossmember out sanding for paint today... finally.. probably removed 25 lbs of grease dirt combo. hard as a rock but thanks to denatured alcohol its broke up kinda easy

K5 Addiction · 05-02-2012, 07:25 PM

C Notched the rear & dropped another it more 3inches
Before & after. Wish I could say I did it. My far more talented friend did all of this.

61_FL_Apache · 05-02-2012, 07:39 PM

Is that static or on bags?

shrunken66stroker · 05-02-2012, 09:56 PM

Cut the pinch welds off the bottom of the cab and when I hit the frame support with a hammer this came out. I thought I'd beat all the dirt out of it but I guess I was wrong.

dantimdad · 05-02-2012, 10:04 PM

Got in 108 button head stainless bolts from allensfasterners. These will replace all the visible body bolts and engine accessory bolts.

I also finished stitch welding in half the panel to smoothe the cowl.

Steven

K5 Addiction · 05-02-2012, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

Is that static or on bags?

It's Static.

markeb01 · 05-03-2012, 01:28 AM

Saved the piece of windshield trim that had stalled the project. Made my day.

Kerlijah · 05-03-2012, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K5 Addiction

C Notched the rear & dropped another it more 3inches
Before & after. Wish I could say I did it. My far more talented friend did all of this.

That's some nice work! And a beautiful truck, congrats!

coulter · 05-03-2012, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

I thought I'd beat all the dirt out of it but I guess I was wrong.

lol ive thought the same thing several times on mine!!! lol

x1buellist · 05-03-2012, 08:34 PM

Ugggh, sanding the rust off the frame. Nothing like working in rust dust clouds. This step can't get over with fast enough for me.

doublebeetx · 05-03-2012, 08:54 PM

K5, was that your grand father's truck ?
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K5 Addiction · 05-03-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by doublebeetx

K5, was that your grand father's truck ?
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Yeah it was my Grandpas truck. He gave it to me about 8 months ago.

04-30-2012, 08:05 PM	#5201
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Removed the rad after work, looks like the leak is top left. Time for a re-core I guess, will be one less thing to worry about down the road (realized the pun as I was typing, no backspace key on this computer) __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

04-30-2012, 08:07 PM	#5202
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? whoops... the pic Attached Images __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

04-30-2012, 08:33 PM	#5203
GMR-PERFORMANCE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keller TX Posts: 836	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Take a look into the champion aluminum rad. Vs the cost of a re core. I know that I was less money to buy new. __________________ 62 long box with a little SBC http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=510631 http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561798652HdwqzG

04-30-2012, 09:25 PM	#5205
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Hey rich5150 where'd you get that fan shroud from? Looks new so it's notstock, I need one soon Posted via Mobile Device

04-30-2012, 09:27 PM	#5206
ABX131 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 317	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I bought a new champion radiator off ebay for $200 with shipping for my son's 67 Pontiac Lemans...you can't beat the price for what you get and they look great....I do recommend spending the extra money for a 3 or 4 core model VS a 2 core.

05-01-2012, 01:15 PM	#5209
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Just ordered an American Eagle Rad from Ledfoot (same as Champion), thanks for the heads up guys, it really pays to post sh&&t here!!!!!!. I have a couple weeks now to do some clean up before the rad shows up, that will make the next outing that much more enjoyable. I have a new top rad hose, any suggestions for a new bottom hose? __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

05-02-2012, 01:42 PM	#5212
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Drilled the mount holes in the floor for the seat and seat belts. Headed to the parts store for shocks for the front... Posted via Mobile Device

05-02-2012, 05:21 PM	#5214
CdM Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oceano,CA Posts: 157	Re: What did you do to your truck today? day three of cleaning the front crossmember out sanding for paint today... finally.. probably removed 25 lbs of grease dirt combo. hard as a rock but thanks to denatured alcohol its broke up kinda easy __________________ Build Thread 66 custom cab lwb http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465726 66 fleet lwb- In process 64 k10 10inch lift 38.5's- In process 92k1500 400hp on 38.5-parts truck now 8(

05-02-2012, 07:25 PM	#5215
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Re: What did you do to your truck today? C Notched the rear & dropped another it more 3inches Before & after. Wish I could say I did it. My far more talented friend did all of this. Attached Images

05-02-2012, 07:39 PM	#5216
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Is that static or on bags? __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

05-02-2012, 09:56 PM	#5217
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Cut the pinch welds off the bottom of the cab and when I hit the frame support with a hammer this came out. I thought I'd beat all the dirt out of it but I guess I was wrong. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

05-02-2012, 10:04 PM	#5218
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got in 108 button head stainless bolts from allensfasterners. These will replace all the visible body bolts and engine accessory bolts. I also finished stitch welding in half the panel to smoothe the cowl. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

05-03-2012, 01:28 AM	#5220
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Saved the piece of windshield trim that had stalled the project. Made my day. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-03-2012, 08:34 PM	#5223
x1buellist Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 80	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Ugggh, sanding the rust off the frame. Nothing like working in rust dust clouds. This step can't get over with fast enough for me.

05-03-2012, 08:54 PM	#5224
doublebeetx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chandler,Tx Posts: 78	Re: What did you do to your truck today? K5, was that your grand father's truck ? Posted via Mobile Device



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