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**old Rusty C10** · 07-29-2009, 09:34 PM

the guy driving my truck calls me and tells me the radiator went. I told him tot ake it to a radiator shop and they cant fix it and being its an 82 i guess its old enough so try to locate an aftermarket one and every one that comes in has plastic tanks and is the wwrong size.. can anyone give me part number or suppliers of one they used on an 82 with an 8 cylinder , automatic transmission and air conditioning

Restrorob · 07-29-2009, 09:47 PM

Rusty,

This place only list the plastic/aluminum but list the dimensions and give a lifetime warranty.....

Good Luck

gchemist · 07-30-2009, 05:24 AM

Good luck finding a copper replacement. All new radiators are aluminum with cap ends. I've run a 454 aluminum for years without any problems.
Is the truck diesel?

JohnC · 07-30-2009, 08:33 AM

I think I would go aluminum too, unless you are wanting to keep the original look, or keep the cost to a minimum.

kelsfine69 · 07-30-2009, 08:55 AM

I put a plastic tank in.... fit good..Got it from AC Delco.

**old Rusty C10** · 07-30-2009, 12:32 PM

truck is a regular gas 305 v8 motor but the truck is a tow pig as i haul all kinds of stuff with it and want to keep it cool i may have located a good used one from a member here

SBTork · 07-30-2009, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

truck is a regular gas 305 v8 motor but the truck is a tow pig as i haul all kinds of stuff with it and want to keep it cool i may have located a good used one from a member here

A while back I replaced my stock copper unit in my '86 C-10 with a new aluminum acdelco unit. It used to run warm, but after the new radiator it never ran above 185. It's an awesome radiator. I've since gotten rid of the truck, kept the radiator and it will be going into the '82 I am building.
The radiator itself is about 3 inches shorter but they supply new backets to raise it up on the bottom. If you'd like I can get you the GM part number for it.

bigarmzz · 07-30-2009, 02:18 PM

Dave-(crossy) got a good 3-core in the for sale section for $30

3r!c84 · 07-30-2009, 02:39 PM

i dont even know what i got,i think its stock?

07-29-2009, 09:34 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Radiator the guy driving my truck calls me and tells me the radiator went. I told him tot ake it to a radiator shop and they cant fix it and being its an 82 i guess its old enough so try to locate an aftermarket one and every one that comes in has plastic tanks and is the wwrong size.. can anyone give me part number or suppliers of one they used on an 82 with an 8 cylinder , automatic transmission and air conditioning __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-29-2009, 09:47 PM	#2
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Radiator Rusty, This place only list the plastic/aluminum but list the dimensions and give a lifetime warranty..... Good Luck __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!* Last edited by Restrorob; 07-29-2009 at 09:48 PM.

07-30-2009, 05:24 AM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Radiator Good luck finding a copper replacement. All new radiators are aluminum with cap ends. I've run a 454 aluminum for years without any problems. Is the truck diesel? __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

07-30-2009, 08:33 AM	#4
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Radiator I think I would go aluminum too, unless you are wanting to keep the original look, or keep the cost to a minimum.

07-30-2009, 08:55 AM	#5
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Radiator I put a plastic tank in.... fit good..Got it from AC Delco. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

07-30-2009, 12:32 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Radiator truck is a regular gas 305 v8 motor but the truck is a tow pig as i haul all kinds of stuff with it and want to keep it cool i may have located a good used one from a member here __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-30-2009, 02:18 PM	#8
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: Radiator Dave-(crossy) got a good 3-core in the for sale section for $30 __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7 Last edited by bigarmzz; 07-30-2009 at 02:19 PM.

07-30-2009, 02:39 PM	#9
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Radiator i dont even know what i got,i think its stock? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90



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