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hewlett2002000 · 04-30-2007, 03:31 AM

ok yall i need a new radiator and electric fan setup for my 66. do yall know any online stores or anything where i can get it cheap? i know summit has some for around $100 but are they any good?

19GMC63 · 04-30-2007, 08:33 AM

Summit has a cheap universal radiator, and since yours is a 4 spd, its even cheaper, around 170. Fits perfectly in the lower mounts, you just need to fab some brakets for upper mounting. I can snap some pics of mine if ya want me too.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
As far as electric fan, everybody carrys 'em, personally, I'll stick with mechanical.

hewlett2002000 · 04-30-2007, 10:03 AM

well i dont have a shroud and im having a hard time finding one. thats why i want the electric fan.

19GMC63 · 04-30-2007, 04:26 PM

I'm not using a shroud, and everything appears to be staying cool.
Temp gauge says I'm running around 165* w/ a 180* thermostat.

Jonboy · 04-30-2007, 06:31 PM

Have you checked at Autozone or O'Reilly's yet? I hate to suggest them, but they do have inexpensive radiators, with a lifetime warranty.

ClassicAutoResto · 04-30-2007, 08:40 PM

I run an O'Reilly's, I just called my store and you can get one new for $241.99 with a lifetime warranty. Good luck!!!!

Dadsredwagon · 04-30-2007, 10:30 PM

radiator .com I bought one for my jeep?

Revin68 · 04-30-2007, 11:25 PM

I've installed an '88 chevy fullsize PU radiator and shroud. Mine came with the engine for a customers project so it was free to me but, it should be cheap and easy to acquire. Basicly a direct bolt in. I made simple brackets from angle to mount the bottom of shroud. Been on the truck for 13 yrs with no problems.

Good Luck,
Robert

hewlett2002000 · 04-30-2007, 11:47 PM

well a friend of mine just gave me a 84 chevrolet pickup. ill just try that. thanks.
free to me too!!!

Revin68 · 05-01-2007, 12:30 AM

Gotta love the price! Good luck.

Robert

hewlett2002000 · 05-01-2007, 02:04 AM

hey revin. any chance i could see a pic? mainly of the brackets you made?
thanks,
John

Revin68 · 05-01-2007, 07:29 PM

Sure, The first two are the overall rad/shroud mounting. The next two are the bracket viewed from the top down. Last is from the ground looking up. Nothing fancy here, just two pieces of angle welded into a Z shape and welded to the core support. It is then bolted to the bottom of the shroud (which is also the radiator mount for the top and bottom). This is an '88 model rad/shroud combo. It is the first year for the redesigned PU, its probably a little different than your previous version. Its always trial and ERROR. LOL

04-30-2007, 03:31 AM	#1
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	know where i can get a cheap radiator? ok yall i need a new radiator and electric fan setup for my 66. do yall know any online stores or anything where i can get it cheap? i know summit has some for around $100 but are they any good? __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

04-30-2007, 08:33 AM	#2
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: know where i can get a cheap radiator? Summit has a cheap universal radiator, and since yours is a 4 spd, its even cheaper, around 170. Fits perfectly in the lower mounts, you just need to fab some brakets for upper mounting. I can snap some pics of mine if ya want me too. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku As far as electric fan, everybody carrys 'em, personally, I'll stick with mechanical.

04-30-2007, 10:03 AM	#3
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: know where i can get a cheap radiator? well i dont have a shroud and im having a hard time finding one. thats why i want the electric fan. __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

04-30-2007, 04:26 PM	#4
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: know where i can get a cheap radiator? I'm not using a shroud, and everything appears to be staying cool. Temp gauge says I'm running around 165* w/ a 180* thermostat.

04-30-2007, 06:31 PM	#5
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: know where i can get a cheap radiator? Have you checked at Autozone or O'Reilly's yet? I hate to suggest them, but they do have inexpensive radiators, with a lifetime warranty.

04-30-2007, 08:40 PM	#6
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: know where i can get a cheap radiator? I run an O'Reilly's, I just called my store and you can get one new for $241.99 with a lifetime warranty. Good luck!!!!

04-30-2007, 10:30 PM	#7
Dadsredwagon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Spring,TX Posts: 342	Re: know where i can get a cheap radiator? radiator .com I bought one for my jeep?

04-30-2007, 11:25 PM	#8
Revin68 Recreational Grease Monkey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK - Facebook@Robert E. Vavrinak Posts: 82	Re: know where i can get a cheap radiator? I've installed an '88 chevy fullsize PU radiator and shroud. Mine came with the engine for a customers project so it was free to me but, it should be cheap and easy to acquire. Basicly a direct bolt in. I made simple brackets from angle to mount the bottom of shroud. Been on the truck for 13 yrs with no problems. Good Luck, Robert Last edited by Revin68; 04-30-2007 at 11:28 PM.

04-30-2007, 11:47 PM	#9
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: know where i can get a cheap radiator? well a friend of mine just gave me a 84 chevrolet pickup. ill just try that. thanks. free to me too!!! __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

05-01-2007, 12:30 AM	#10
Revin68 Recreational Grease Monkey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK - Facebook@Robert E. Vavrinak Posts: 82	Re: know where i can get a cheap radiator? Gotta love the price! Good luck. Robert

05-01-2007, 02:04 AM	#11
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: know where i can get a cheap radiator? hey revin. any chance i could see a pic? mainly of the brackets you made? thanks, John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

05-01-2007, 07:29 PM	#12
Revin68 Recreational Grease Monkey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK - Facebook@Robert E. Vavrinak Posts: 82	Re: know where i can get a cheap radiator? Sure, The first two are the overall rad/shroud mounting. The next two are the bracket viewed from the top down. Last is from the ground looking up. Nothing fancy here, just two pieces of angle welded into a Z shape and welded to the core support. It is then bolted to the bottom of the shroud (which is also the radiator mount for the top and bottom). This is an '88 model rad/shroud combo. It is the first year for the redesigned PU, its probably a little different than your previous version. Its always trial and ERROR. LOL Attached Images



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