Will a 65 radiator fit a 61 truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slowtruk · 09-07-2011, 01:32 PM

Like the title says
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**Clyde65** · 09-07-2011, 02:24 PM

I would think it would, however the frame rails on a 60-61 are wider than a 63-66. what does your current rad look like? how wide is it? does it mount on the cross member in front of the motor?

jchav62 · 09-07-2011, 02:44 PM

It will fit. You may need to do some mods, but I'm sure you'd be able to make it work.

60-62 radiators mount differently than the ones for 63-66. The earlier rads mount with bolts on brackets on the sides of the radiator. The later ones 'rest' on pads on the front crossmember and are clamped down with a bracket that comes up from the hood latch...

**Captainfab** · 09-07-2011, 11:22 PM

You will have to fabricate a crossmember to hold the saddles for the bottom to rest on. Then you will have to use the '63-'66 upper support.

09-07-2011, 01:32 PM	#1
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09-07-2011, 02:24 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Will a 65 radiator fit a 61 truck? I would think it would, however the frame rails on a 60-61 are wider than a 63-66. what does your current rad look like? how wide is it? does it mount on the cross member in front of the motor? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

09-07-2011, 02:44 PM	#3
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Will a 65 radiator fit a 61 truck? It will fit. You may need to do some mods, but I'm sure you'd be able to make it work. 60-62 radiators mount differently than the ones for 63-66. The earlier rads mount with bolts on brackets on the sides of the radiator. The later ones 'rest' on pads on the front crossmember and are clamped down with a bracket that comes up from the hood latch... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

09-07-2011, 11:22 PM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Will a 65 radiator fit a 61 truck? You will have to fabricate a crossmember to hold the saddles for the bottom to rest on. Then you will have to use the '63-'66 upper support. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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