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davecarney2 · 03-11-2014, 05:58 PM

Anyone know of a bolt in radiator for my 59 GMC with an LS swap? So far google has not been good to me on this one.

Dave

mr48chev · 03-11-2014, 06:19 PM

Most of the big players like Walker can probably produce one for a price. I have no clue as to what might swap over out of another rig.

Highsider · 03-11-2014, 07:29 PM

This thread has a bunch of photos.
Hope it is helpful.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=571597

akdg87 · 03-11-2014, 08:23 PM

i used an ebay alumnium one, had to adapt the hose sizes from radiator to the ls1 waterpump inlet and outlet, there's always the crossflow radiator conversions, rather spendy though..

**G&R's57GMC** · 03-11-2014, 08:39 PM

Here ya go, I took these pic's at a car show in Oroville,CA.

He's using a 2000 Camero Rad and fan in his Chevy , I'm doing the same on my GMC but with a Chevy rad support.

This will require a mod to the hood latch mount.

To install the Camero rad in the Chevy support just requires clipping the lower inner mount braces to allow the rad to set down. The top is held in place with a couple of clips to a piece of sheet metal sandwiched in between the support and the latch panel.

yossarian19 · 03-12-2014, 12:28 AM

I had my OE radiator modified when I couldn't see how the heck to make the camaro radiator (or Silverado radiator) work. Cost a bloody fortune.
There's nothing off the shelf - you either make hoses work with adapters on an SBC radiator or you fabricate a Camaro radiator in there or you have an OE style adapted (they move the neck, replace the cores, etc)

_Ogre · 03-13-2014, 08:02 PM

why not use a stock replacement?

dug224 · 03-16-2014, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davecarney2

Anyone know of a bolt in radiator for my 59 GMC with an LS swap? So far google has not been good to me on this one.

Dave

Dave: Using the original but slightly modified core support, I installed a late model Corvette radiator in support of my 5.3. Fits pretty nicely. My problem will be stuffing a fan between the engine and radiator since I am using a different frame setup than most. Dug

davecarney2 · 03-16-2014, 05:24 PM

I think I'm going to order one from Entropy Radiators.

**SparkyRnD** · 03-28-2014, 05:48 PM

If you have an original you'd be willing to send to us, we can make a prototype and cut a discount in exchange for helping us test fit & send feedback with pictures. PM me if interested

03-11-2014, 05:58 PM	#1
davecarney2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Catawba NC Posts: 230	Radiator question for 59 Anyone know of a bolt in radiator for my 59 GMC with an LS swap? So far google has not been good to me on this one. Dave __________________ Bagged 1959 GMC 1969 C-30 dump My 59 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592878

03-11-2014, 06:19 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,428	Re: Radiator question for 59 Most of the big players like Walker can probably produce one for a price. I have no clue as to what might swap over out of another rig. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-11-2014, 07:29 PM	#3
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: Radiator question for 59 This thread has a bunch of photos. Hope it is helpful. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=571597 __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

03-11-2014, 08:23 PM	#4
akdg87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fairbanks, ak Posts: 339	Re: Radiator question for 59 i used an ebay alumnium one, had to adapt the hose sizes from radiator to the ls1 waterpump inlet and outlet, there's always the crossflow radiator conversions, rather spendy though.. __________________ build thread 1955 cameo turbo lsx 1993 K1500 Blazer 5.3/4L80e 2009 CTSV Sedan

03-11-2014, 08:39 PM	#5
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: Radiator question for 59 Here ya go, I took these pic's at a car show in Oroville,CA. He's using a 2000 Camero Rad and fan in his Chevy , I'm doing the same on my GMC but with a Chevy rad support. This will require a mod to the hood latch mount. To install the Camero rad in the Chevy support just requires clipping the lower inner mount braces to allow the rad to set down. The top is held in place with a couple of clips to a piece of sheet metal sandwiched in between the support and the latch panel. Attached Images __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

03-12-2014, 12:28 AM	#6
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: Radiator question for 59 I had my OE radiator modified when I couldn't see how the heck to make the camaro radiator (or Silverado radiator) work. Cost a bloody fortune. There's nothing off the shelf - you either make hoses work with adapters on an SBC radiator or you fabricate a Camaro radiator in there or you have an OE style adapted (they move the neck, replace the cores, etc) __________________ "Over my head" 1957 Chevy 3200, big rear window & 6 lug. Front disc, power steering, Vortec 4.8 / 4L60E swap, hydro boost brakes & patina.

03-13-2014, 08:02 PM	#7
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: Radiator question for 59 why not use a stock replacement? __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

03-16-2014, 05:24 PM	#9
davecarney2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Catawba NC Posts: 230	Re: Radiator question for 59 I think I'm going to order one from Entropy Radiators. __________________ Bagged 1959 GMC 1969 C-30 dump My 59 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592878

03-28-2014, 05:48 PM	#10
SparkyRnD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: acworth georgia Posts: 888	Re: Radiator question for 59 If you have an original you'd be willing to send to us, we can make a prototype and cut a discount in exchange for helping us test fit & send feedback with pictures. PM me if interested __________________ www.RnDFabrication.com Custom Radiators, Valve Covers and Overflow Tanks



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