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12-16-2019, 01:54 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Los Osos Ca
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Aluminum Radiator Mounting
What are you all doing to mount square tank type aluminum radiators using the stock V8 style U shaped saddles with the rubber inserts? I shaved down the rubber inserts, but don't like that the metal part of the saddle is now real close to the tank, and the fit is not so good. I reached out to both Champion Radiator and Brothers and while both understood the problem, neither had a solution.
I know somebody out there has figured this out. Thanks, Tom
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12-16-2019, 08:58 AM
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Re: Aluminum Radiator Mounting
Here is what one member did - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615934
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12-16-2019, 09:56 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Chino Hills, CA
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Re: Aluminum Radiator Mounting
I also fabricated my top mount (mine was missing from the previous owner, so I had to make one anyway).
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12-17-2019, 11:27 AM
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Re: Aluminum Radiator Mounting
I had to add about 3/4” to the top mount and then I used thinner rubber pads for the bottom.
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12-17-2019, 07:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: N Texas
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Re: Aluminum Radiator Mounting
I fabbed a bottom U channel by welding up thin angle iron. Modified a stock upper mount by cutting and welding. Applied some rubber sheeting to both for cushioning via adhesive silicone.
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12-17-2019, 07:49 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Bancroft, ontario
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Re: Aluminum Radiator Mounting
i used an aluminum rad from RND FAB.bottom fit in the original saddles but
top was wider.i bought a spare top mount,sliced it up and made a bigger one out of two.used original rubber .looks original.all ideas above work good too. |
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12-20-2019, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Los Osos Ca
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Re: Aluminum Radiator Mounting
Some great info and ideas. Of course not as easy as expected, but I'm used to that.
Thanks to all who replied, Tom
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