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Short 3/4 · 12-16-2019, 01:54 AM

What are you all doing to mount square tank type aluminum radiators using the stock V8 style U shaped saddles with the rubber inserts? I shaved down the rubber inserts, but don't like that the metal part of the saddle is now real close to the tank, and the fit is not so good. I reached out to both Champion Radiator and Brothers and while both understood the problem, neither had a solution.
I know somebody out there has figured this out.
Thanks,
Tom

**The Rocknrod** · 12-16-2019, 08:58 AM

Here is what one member did - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615934

vin63 · 12-16-2019, 09:56 AM

I also fabricated my top mount (mine was missing from the previous owner, so I had to make one anyway).

**Clyde65** · 12-17-2019, 11:27 AM

I had to add about 3/4” to the top mount and then I used thinner rubber pads for the bottom.

Heater63 · 12-17-2019, 07:30 PM

I fabbed a bottom U channel by welding up thin angle iron. Modified a stock upper mount by cutting and welding. Applied some rubber sheeting to both for cushioning via adhesive silicone.

oldtrux · 12-17-2019, 07:49 PM

i used an aluminum rad from RND FAB.bottom fit in the original saddles but
top was wider.i bought a spare top mount,sliced it up and made a bigger one out of two.used original rubber .looks original.all ideas above work good too.

Short 3/4 · 12-20-2019, 06:41 PM

Some great info and ideas. Of course not as easy as expected, but I'm used to that.
Thanks to all who replied,
Tom

12-16-2019, 01:54 AM	#1
Short 3/4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Osos Ca Posts: 543	Aluminum Radiator Mounting What are you all doing to mount square tank type aluminum radiators using the stock V8 style U shaped saddles with the rubber inserts? I shaved down the rubber inserts, but don't like that the metal part of the saddle is now real close to the tank, and the fit is not so good. I reached out to both Champion Radiator and Brothers and while both understood the problem, neither had a solution. I know somebody out there has figured this out. Thanks, Tom __________________ 65 short stepside K10 292-SM420-T221 8 lug closed D44 front NoSpin HO72 4.10 rear

12-16-2019, 08:58 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Aluminum Radiator Mounting Here is what one member did - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615934 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

12-16-2019, 09:56 AM	#3
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Aluminum Radiator Mounting I also fabricated my top mount (mine was missing from the previous owner, so I had to make one anyway). Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

12-17-2019, 11:27 AM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Aluminum Radiator Mounting I had to add about 3/4” to the top mount and then I used thinner rubber pads for the bottom. __________________ 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!*

12-17-2019, 07:30 PM	#5
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Re: Aluminum Radiator Mounting I fabbed a bottom U channel by welding up thin angle iron. Modified a stock upper mount by cutting and welding. Applied some rubber sheeting to both for cushioning via adhesive silicone. __________________ 292 + TKO500

12-17-2019, 07:49 PM	#6
oldtrux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bancroft, ontario Posts: 554	Re: Aluminum Radiator Mounting i used an aluminum rad from RND FAB.bottom fit in the original saddles but top was wider.i bought a spare top mount,sliced it up and made a bigger one out of two.used original rubber .looks original.all ideas above work good too.

12-20-2019, 06:41 PM	#7
Short 3/4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Osos Ca Posts: 543	Re: Aluminum Radiator Mounting Some great info and ideas. Of course not as easy as expected, but I'm used to that. Thanks to all who replied, Tom __________________ 65 short stepside K10 292-SM420-T221 8 lug closed D44 front NoSpin HO72 4.10 rear



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