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shawno72 · 01-16-2012, 06:52 PM

Can somebody tell me what size radiator hold downs I have. Is it for the 3 or 4 core? The first pic is the radiator hold down and the second is the width of the top of the radiator about 2".
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1972RedNeck · 01-16-2012, 10:09 PM

Don't you love it when you stump everyone?

shawno72 · 01-16-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

Don't you love it when you stump everyone?

I know. For the amount of 4 core radiator holds that are bought and sold on this forum and countless other sites, you would think someone would know the length. I mean isn't that what makes the hold downs different is the length? Maybe I'm wrong but since my radiator is leaking, as of today, I would like to know which radiator I need to buy. Going buy the oreillys website my current radiator is the smaller of the two available but the larger one is $50 cheaper. That being said I still don't know If my hold downs will fit three or four row radiator and I want to be sure BEFORE I buy a new rad, might go with an alminum one of eBay.
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red69ss · 01-17-2012, 12:21 AM

I bought a set of 4 core lowers and they were 4 1/4 inches long where the rad. sets without the rubber, I'm sure the uppers are the same but I can measure my uppers tommorow if needed.

shawno72 · 01-17-2012, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by red69ss

I bought a set of 4 core lowers and they were 4 1/4 inches long where the rad. sets without the rubber, I'm sure the uppers are the same but I can measure my uppers tommorow if needed.

Thank you red69ss all the measurements you can tell the better off I'll be. I appreciate it.

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**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-17-2012, 09:51 AM

Those are 3 row uppers. WES

shawno72 · 01-17-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Those are 3 row uppers. WES

Thank you Wes.
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eightbanger · 01-17-2012, 02:19 PM

Our man Wes saves the day....here's a couple of pics of my 4 row & upper bracket as well mate, in case they're of some help.

shawno72 · 01-17-2012, 02:44 PM

Thank you much eightbanger

sameyrasmea72 · 01-17-2012, 04:34 PM

You might of had more responses if you you showed a pic/measurement of the rubber and the under side clamp of the holddown because the overall length of the holddowns are the same.

shawno72 · 01-17-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

You might of had more responses if you you showed a pic/measurement of the rubber and the under side clamp of the holddown because the overall length of the holddowns are the same.

Actually the four core rad hold downs are longer 6 3/8" and my three core hold downs are only about 5 3/4" long, which is about the difference in the radiator width as well. Oh well now I am on the hunt for a good set of four core hold downs. Anyone??

sameyrasmea72 · 01-17-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Actually the four core rad hold downs are longer 6 3/8" and my three core hold downs are only about 5 3/4" long, which is about the difference in the radiator width as well. Oh well now I am on the hunt for a good set of four core hold downs. Anyone??

My bad, I never noticed the difference in length. I have a box of them and I usually just flip them over and look at the bottom side to see if the rubber is long or short.

shawno72 · 01-17-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

My bad, I never noticed the difference in length. I have a box of them and I usually just flip them over and look at the bottom side to see if the rubber is long or short.

Does that mean you have a set of the long (4 core) set available for sale??

litew8 · 01-17-2012, 09:10 PM

Why don't you just look inside of your radiator and count the rows/cores?
Also, aluminum radiators are different in size, in comparison.
I have a 2 row aluminum radiator that is the same size as a 3 core brass/copper.

shawno72 · 01-17-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by litew8

Why don't you just look inside of your radiator and count the rows/cores?
Also, aluminum radiators are different in size, in comparison.
I have a 2 row aluminum radiator that is the same size as a 3 core brass/copper.

Never thought of that.
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litew8 · 01-17-2012, 11:56 PM

Look through my build thread.
I have pictures if you need a visual for what to look for.

01-16-2012, 06:52 PM	#1
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	What size radiator hold downs Can somebody tell me what size radiator hold downs I have. Is it for the 3 or 4 core? The first pic is the radiator hold down and the second is the width of the top of the radiator about 2". __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-17-2012, 12:21 AM	#4
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: What size radiator hold downs I bought a set of 4 core lowers and they were 4 1/4 inches long where the rad. sets without the rubber, I'm sure the uppers are the same but I can measure my uppers tommorow if needed. __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

01-17-2012, 09:51 AM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: What size radiator hold downs Those are 3 row uppers. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-17-2012, 02:19 PM	#8
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: What size radiator hold downs Our man Wes saves the day....here's a couple of pics of my 4 row & upper bracket as well mate, in case they're of some help. Attached Images __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

01-17-2012, 02:44 PM	#9
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: What size radiator hold downs Thank you much eightbanger __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-17-2012, 04:34 PM	#10
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: What size radiator hold downs You might of had more responses if you you showed a pic/measurement of the rubber and the under side clamp of the holddown because the overall length of the holddowns are the same. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

01-17-2012, 09:10 PM	#14
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: What size radiator hold downs Why don't you just look inside of your radiator and count the rows/cores? Also, aluminum radiators are different in size, in comparison. I have a 2 row aluminum radiator that is the same size as a 3 core brass/copper. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

01-17-2012, 11:56 PM	#16
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: What size radiator hold downs Look through my build thread. I have pictures if you need a visual for what to look for. __________________ project: "my happy mess"



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