"Elwood" the 77_remix

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by rustytruck50

I'm thinking that was a great course of action...gives some time to calm down & explore the possibilities

Yes, I needed to walk away for a bit. I'm not looking forward to getting back there, but I'll get it done soon enough.

Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500

Loving the updates, that engine is looking mighty fine. Nice to hear positive things for Spectre radiators, I need one in my '96 and I've been searching high-&-low for a GM/AC Delco one that isn't $700.
With the move to the flat upper radiator support for the taller radiator, why not the fan shroud for the taller opening?

I considered using the big block/diesel shroud. I looked at pics of them and didnt care for the height. I felt it would over power the motor that I'm trying to show off. Combine that with the knowledge of the more you change, the more you have to change.

I was astounded at the cost to recore a copper tank. I can buy three new ones for the same price. I want a big fan of the plastic and aluminum radiators, but thats all they are using in new cars and trucks for the last decade (or more) so I my as well get in this new millennium before its over.

[83GMCK2500]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Yes, I needed to walk away for a bit. I'm not looking forward to getting back there, but I'll get it done soon enough.

I considered using the big block/diesel shroud. I looked at pics of them and didnt care for the height. I felt it would over power the motor that I'm trying to show off. Combine that with the knowledge of the more you change, the more you have to change.

I was astounded at the cost to recore a copper tank. I can buy three new ones for the same price. I want a big fan of the plastic and aluminum radiators, but thats all they are using in new cars and trucks for the last decade (or more) so I my as well get in this new millennium before its over.

Thankfully the radiator in my '83 was re-cored about 12 yrs ago when it was still affordable and I've kept the coolant clean/fresh. The modern aluminum/plastic ones seem to be holding up better than when they first came out, but I totally understand the frustration in sending a brass tank with Harrison stamped in it to the recycler.

Caution, the diesel shroud is different, it's another 5" wider or so...a fairly asymmetrical beast of a shroud. Ever notice the other set of bolt holes on the top driver side of the core support past the ones that your (new) flat radiator support bolts to? Those are for the driver's side radiator hold down, it has separate metal hold downs with a plastic filler that spans them, the shroud bolts to the plastic filler on top.

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Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500

......Caution, the diesel shroud is different, it's another 5" wider or so...a fairly asymmetrical beast of a shroud.....

Honestly I have almost zero knowledge of the diesels. I "thought" it shared the same shroud as the BBC. It seems I have now learned more than little about them.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Honestly I have almost zero knowledge of the diesels. I "thought" it shared the same shroud as the BBC. It seems I have now learned more than little about them.

My dually w/the 7.4l/4-row brass OE radiator uses the 2nd set of holes 83GMCK2500 described. I ordered a new cover from LMC for a 88-91 Burb w/a BBC & it would not work for my set-up.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

My dually w/the 7.4l/4-row brass OE radiator uses the 2nd set of holes 83GMCK2500 described. I ordered a new cover from LMC for a 88-91 Burb w/a BBC & it would not work for my set-up.

Thanks, Scot.
I guess I'll have to research all of the options when I start under the hood of Jake. Till then I am going with my custom set up on Elwood.