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glock35ipsc · 11-07-2004, 01:07 PM

Like many other parts on our trucks, what other years of radiators will fit in our trucks? I mainly want to know 'cause my truck was a 3-speed manual with a 3 row radiator, and I am putting an auto in it and would like a 4 row.

djracer · 11-07-2004, 01:25 PM

you can buy a new 4 row between 150 and 200 bucks so I would just buy new.

glock35ipsc · 11-07-2004, 01:33 PM

Hmmm, I hadn't looked yet just 'cause I thought they were higher in price. Thanks!!

tom hand · 11-07-2004, 02:28 PM

73-87 truck is a bolt in...and is ussally cheaper....just need to use a 73-87 lower hose

Longhorn Man · 11-07-2004, 04:04 PM

Tom, I too have used the 73 - 87 unit, however, I had to have the lower hose neck brased on from the old rad, otherwise, it would land on the frame as I lowered it into place.
Also, the tranny cooler lines are in a different location on the later ones, maiing a stock shroud difficult to use. You'd have to modify it. I just removed it and personally never had a problem.

OhioDan · 11-07-2004, 05:23 PM

Check out the Radiator Doctor. 4 core rad shipped to my door for $162.00. Modine, brand new, lifetime warranty.

Rad. Doc 1-800-252-0333

Hope this helps?

glock35ipsc · 11-07-2004, 06:23 PM

I have been watching that guy on eBay. $133.00 plus $15.00 shipping, sounds like a great deal!

Brainchild · 11-07-2004, 07:30 PM

I'm using a 3 row from a mid 80's station wagon.Direct bolt in.I had a new one laying around from a wagon I parted out is how I wound up using it

Might be a good thing if you happen to have an old impala sitting in the yard

68w/sbc406 · 11-07-2004, 10:21 PM

i have a 4 core out of a 78 burb big block, and it was too tall. it stuck up and over the rad support. so i went aluminum

Longhorn Man · 11-07-2004, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68w/sbc406

i have a 4 core out of a 78 burb big block, and it was too tall. it stuck up and over the rad support.

Yeah, there were 2 different styl;es used. I think all the 4X4's and 3/4 and one tons got the tall rad, but I have nothing to back that up though...just an observation on the very few I have pait attention to

68w/sbc406 · 11-07-2004, 11:35 PM

i think it was a 2wd 3/4 ton but not sure

*1972C10* · 11-08-2004, 03:34 AM

You can even use one out of a 88-98 Ive got an aluminum radiator im going to put in my 72 But ive put them in before The factory radiator mounts even work right .

RON WOODGEARD · 11-08-2004, 04:32 AM

I had a 4 core Caddy in mine in the early 90's.. I Don't know what year it came out of, I bought it at a swap meet. It was a perfect fit. Seems like one of the hoses were different, but I bought a longer or shorter hose.. Can't remember exactly.. A stick went through it so I bought a custom made one from Las Vegas Radiator on Oquindo.. About $220.00

11-07-2004, 01:07 PM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	What other radiators will fit? Like many other parts on our trucks, what other years of radiators will fit in our trucks? I mainly want to know 'cause my truck was a 3-speed manual with a 3 row radiator, and I am putting an auto in it and would like a 4 row. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-07-2004, 01:25 PM	#2
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,894	you can buy a new 4 row between 150 and 200 bucks so I would just buy new. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

11-07-2004, 01:33 PM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Hmmm, I hadn't looked yet just 'cause I thought they were higher in price. Thanks!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-07-2004, 02:28 PM	#4
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	73-87 truck is a bolt in...and is ussally cheaper....just need to use a 73-87 lower hose __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

11-07-2004, 05:23 PM	#6
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Check out the Radiator Doctor. 4 core rad shipped to my door for $162.00. Modine, brand new, lifetime warranty. Rad. Doc 1-800-252-0333 Hope this helps? __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

11-07-2004, 04:04 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Tom, I too have used the 73 - 87 unit, however, I had to have the lower hose neck brased on from the old rad, otherwise, it would land on the frame as I lowered it into place. Also, the tranny cooler lines are in a different location on the later ones, maiing a stock shroud difficult to use. You'd have to modify it. I just removed it and personally never had a problem.

11-07-2004, 06:23 PM	#7
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	I have been watching that guy on eBay. $133.00 plus $15.00 shipping, sounds like a great deal! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-07-2004, 07:30 PM	#8
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I'm using a 3 row from a mid 80's station wagon.Direct bolt in.I had a new one laying around from a wagon I parted out is how I wound up using it Might be a good thing if you happen to have an old impala sitting in the yard __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

11-07-2004, 10:21 PM	#9
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i have a 4 core out of a 78 burb big block, and it was too tall. it stuck up and over the rad support. so i went aluminum __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

11-07-2004, 11:35 PM	#11
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i think it was a 2wd 3/4 ton but not sure __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

11-08-2004, 03:34 AM	#12
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	You can even use one out of a 88-98 Ive got an aluminum radiator im going to put in my 72 But ive put them in before The factory radiator mounts even work right .

11-08-2004, 04:32 AM	#13
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I had a 4 core Caddy in mine in the early 90's.. I Don't know what year it came out of, I bought it at a swap meet. It was a perfect fit. Seems like one of the hoses were different, but I bought a longer or shorter hose.. Can't remember exactly.. A stick went through it so I bought a custom made one from Las Vegas Radiator on Oquindo.. About $220.00



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