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sweet n rare67 · 04-29-2005, 11:09 AM

What aluminum radiators will fit in these trucks. I don't really want to pay the $500+ for a Be Cool that is custom fit. There has got to be another option. What size do i need to fit in my truck and where can i get it? And is it going to cost me an arm and a leg?

thanks
Jake

724wdcopper · 04-29-2005, 11:47 AM

95ish chev rad will fit with a little "massaging" of the bottom of the core support. aluminum with plastic tanks. also need conversion hoses. had it done in about 2 hours two weeks ago. i did a thread on it no one looked at.

cornutz · 04-29-2005, 01:17 PM

Look into a northern radiator. I am not sure about the price though but they are a close to replacement fit. I got mine from a local guy who was needing to get rid of his accumulation of stuff real fast, he needed the cash. It was new and the only mod I had to do was a little grinding on the upper mounts and a little bit on the drivers side of the rad. core support. Fits fine and uses stock rubber mounts.

Do google of Northern Radiator to find their web site....

NutZ

stllookn · 04-29-2005, 01:37 PM

72fwd, Sorry I missed that post. It sounds like a really good conversion. You should post it in the tech section for future reference. Was it big enough for a big block heat?

Purs · 04-29-2005, 04:21 PM

Look at this post. I'll probably do a FAQ write up on it when I get it all done...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...00#post1238900

68w/sbc406 · 04-29-2005, 08:16 PM

i got my rad from summit. 185 bucks

stelth2002 · 04-29-2005, 09:28 PM

Hey 68 sbc406, how did that mount. I have another truck im looking at putting that radiator in. Did you do anything to the bottom mounts? Looks like you just have a steel grip/stop from the top. You used it yet? Happy with it if you have?

shortbed70 · 04-29-2005, 10:15 PM

Speedway in lincoln nebraska ha aluminum rads w/2 1"rows that will out cool a 5 core copper rad from 139.95 22" to 169.95 31" There called tru-kool or they have griffin rads for 194.95.

68w/sbc406 · 04-29-2005, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stelth2002

Hey 68 sbc406, how did that mount. I have another truck im looking at putting that radiator in. Did you do anything to the bottom mounts? Looks like you just have a steel grip/stop from the top. You used it yet? Happy with it if you have?

i got some thick rubber and cut it to fit tight in the bottom of the radiator. then grooved it to the core support bottom. fits good. then used the stock holes and make top brackets. i need more fan. i had to mount the fan off center because there wasnt enough room between it and the water pump. i am either going to make a new fan shroud and put 2 10" fans or i am going to stack 2 7-8" fans on the other side. the only thing i dont like about this radiator is it has no pitcock(sp? drain hole)

RED67 · 04-30-2005, 07:02 AM

hey 68w/sbc406 what was the part # for he radiator you got from summitt????????

dmec · 04-30-2005, 11:11 PM

i am using the 1 from speedway also. $45 cheaper than summit and looks like the same. supposed to be the equivalent of a 5 row radiator.

68w/sbc406 · 05-01-2005, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RED67

hey 68w/sbc406 what was the part # for he radiator you got from summitt????????

sum-380331 alum rad 31X19 179.95 + 8.45 handling = 188.40

SweetandLong68 · 05-01-2005, 05:21 AM

I am using a stock radiator from a 1988 Iroc Camaro. My friend has the same exact one in his 7 second 1/8th mile camaro and it cools sweetly all the time. In town or riding down the road. Temps are always right where they should be.

You can get one from Napa (made by Modine) for like 130$ or something close to that. I put one in my 71 and it fit with no modifications what so ever. Just pulled the old heavy and leaking POS out and put this one in. Didn't take long at all.

Check them out.

lata
CHRIS

MISTERSHOTGUN · 05-01-2005, 05:37 PM

wHAT ABOUT THE FAN? DID THAT COME WITH IT? I would not think so... Which fan did you choose and which fan would you recommend. They have a lot to choose from.. I figured a duel fan was best.. but I am wooried about getting something too small. Any suggestions about a fan for the radiator that you are using from summit #380331

68w/sbc406 · 05-01-2005, 09:34 PM

i dont have enough fan. its one 16" and the shroud blocks too much of the drivers side of the radiator. a dual 10 inch would work well.

SweetandLong68 · 05-01-2005, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MISTERSHOTGUN

wHAT ABOUT THE FAN? DID THAT COME WITH IT? I would not think so... Which fan did you choose and which fan would you recommend. They have a lot to choose from.. I figured a duel fan was best.. but I am wooried about getting something too small. Any suggestions about a fan for the radiator that you are using from summit #380331

I wish I had a pic of his setup. But what it is is two 12" electric straight blade fans that you can get from Summit or Jegs. Nothing special. He just said that he got the ones with the most CFMs possible. Two 12" fans fit perfectly on it and man does it cool.

lata
CHRIS

MISTERSHOTGUN · 05-02-2005, 09:12 AM

Thanks.. I'm thinking this is what I'll get then... with the 2 12inchers

SweetandLong68 · 05-02-2005, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MISTERSHOTGUN

Thanks.. I'm thinking this is what I'll get then... with the 2 12inchers

Sounds good. I am using the same setup in my 71 C-10 and probably will be getting another setup just like it for my drag truck. So If it will cool a blower motor I think it will cool pretty much anything.

Just FYI....My friend pulled out that SBC and put in a 468 BB...Solid lifter cam with a 4000 stall and 4.56 gears.

If it will cool that it will cool anything! hahahah

lata
CHRIS

04-29-2005, 11:09 AM	#1
sweet n rare67 Young truck fanatic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The wonderful Mat-Su Valley....Palmer, Ak Posts: 253	Aluminum Radiator ??? What aluminum radiators will fit in these trucks. I don't really want to pay the $500+ for a Be Cool that is custom fit. There has got to be another option. What size do i need to fit in my truck and where can i get it? And is it going to cost me an arm and a leg? thanks Jake __________________ '67 Chevy Longstep 2wd 350 w/4spd manual Muncie M21. My first project. Proud to be Valley Trash Last edited by sweet n rare67; 04-29-2005 at 11:10 AM. Reason: typo

04-29-2005, 01:37 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	72fwd, Sorry I missed that post. It sounds like a really good conversion. You should post it in the tech section for future reference. Was it big enough for a big block heat? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-29-2005, 04:21 PM	#5
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	Look at this post. I'll probably do a FAQ write up on it when I get it all done... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...00#post1238900 __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

04-29-2005, 08:16 PM	#6
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i got my rad from summit. 185 bucks Attached Images __________________ 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

04-29-2005, 09:28 PM	#7
stelth2002 Young Gun wth Fast Inline Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,475	Hey 68 sbc406, how did that mount. I have another truck im looking at putting that radiator in. Did you do anything to the bottom mounts? Looks like you just have a steel grip/stop from the top. You used it yet? Happy with it if you have? __________________ 1967 Chevrolet LWB with built 292! 415 ft. lbs of torque, 4 speed :O with 27% overdrive too, 3.73 Posi. Frame and body done... getting painted!!!

04-29-2005, 11:47 AM	#2
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	95ish chev rad will fit with a little "massaging" of the bottom of the core support. aluminum with plastic tanks. also need conversion hoses. had it done in about 2 hours two weeks ago. i did a thread on it no one looked at.

04-29-2005, 01:17 PM	#3
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Look into a northern radiator. I am not sure about the price though but they are a close to replacement fit. I got mine from a local guy who was needing to get rid of his accumulation of stuff real fast, he needed the cash. It was new and the only mod I had to do was a little grinding on the upper mounts and a little bit on the drivers side of the rad. core support. Fits fine and uses stock rubber mounts. Do google of Northern Radiator to find their web site.... NutZ

04-29-2005, 10:15 PM	#8
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Speedway in lincoln nebraska ha aluminum rads w/2 1"rows that will out cool a 5 core copper rad from 139.95 22" to 169.95 31" There called tru-kool or they have griffin rads for 194.95. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

04-30-2005, 07:02 AM	#10
RED67 Forever Grateful Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Forney,Texas Posts: 779	hey 68w/sbc406 what was the part # for he radiator you got from summitt???????? __________________ R.I.P Dad 04-07-42 - 05-27-09

04-30-2005, 11:11 PM	#11
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	i am using the 1 from speedway also. $45 cheaper than summit and looks like the same. supposed to be the equivalent of a 5 row radiator.

05-01-2005, 05:21 AM	#13
SweetandLong68 Your UncleBen Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 590	I am using a stock radiator from a 1988 Iroc Camaro. My friend has the same exact one in his 7 second 1/8th mile camaro and it cools sweetly all the time. In town or riding down the road. Temps are always right where they should be. You can get one from Napa (made by Modine) for like 130$ or something close to that. I put one in my 71 and it fit with no modifications what so ever. Just pulled the old heavy and leaking POS out and put this one in. Didn't take long at all. Check them out. lata CHRIS __________________ 68 C10 shortbed -- Street/Strip

05-01-2005, 05:37 PM	#14
MISTERSHOTGUN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 95	wHAT ABOUT THE FAN? DID THAT COME WITH IT? I would not think so... Which fan did you choose and which fan would you recommend. They have a lot to choose from.. I figured a duel fan was best.. but I am wooried about getting something too small. Any suggestions about a fan for the radiator that you are using from summit #380331

05-01-2005, 09:34 PM	#15
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i dont have enough fan. its one 16" and the shroud blocks too much of the drivers side of the radiator. a dual 10 inch would work well. __________________ 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

05-02-2005, 09:12 AM	#17
MISTERSHOTGUN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 95	Thanks.. I'm thinking this is what I'll get then... with the 2 12inchers



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