Mod the core support - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PanelDeland · 01-06-2011, 05:45 PM

I know someone has modded their core support to use the V8 Radiator in a 6 cyl truck.I would like to see pics since I'm looking to do this without it looking hacked.Can anyone post a pic or thread?

gcburdic · 01-06-2011, 08:33 PM

Deland...I think you have to remove the bottom radiator brackets and rubber bushings and replace w/ 4 core one's....then get some 4-core top rad brackets and rubber bushings and you're in business...I'm sure if I've made this too simple or just completely don't know what the heck I'm talking about, someone who knows will chime in

*ksjh1316* · 01-06-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Deland...I think you have to remove the bottom radiator brackets and rubber bushings and replace w/ 4 core one's....then get some 4-core top rad brackets and rubber bushings and you're in business...I'm sure if I've made this too simple or just completely don't know what the heck I'm talking about, someone who knows will chime in

Thats all we did on my core support when we changed over the 292 to a 350 and went to a four core radiator

Tx Firefighter · 01-06-2011, 09:12 PM

If you choose a 2 or 3 core V8 radiator, there are no parts to buy. Just move the lower saddle over to the other hole and install the upper holddowns on the outer set of holes.

ebfabman · 01-06-2011, 09:24 PM

^^^^Thats what I did when I replaced the standard shift 3 speed with a 2004r auto behind the 250 6 cyl in my rust bucket.

pritch · 01-06-2011, 09:38 PM

^^^
X 2. I did that same thing. It was a little bit of a PITA to get those lower supports out without destroying them, but it wasn't too bad

Luvlegs · 01-07-2011, 12:21 AM

Deland,
Come over and help me swap in my TH400 and you can see mine - 4 core in for now with the 250, radiator already set up for the auto too. pretty easy - just never knew the pass side lower could/needed to be moved over.

PanelDeland · 01-07-2011, 04:21 PM

Ok guy's Once I read what You have posted,I went and looked and discovered things were still not lining up.But after a minute I realized that they weren't lining up in my head.The radiator moves to the pass side.I was thinking it should be centered(1 in to each side for the 2 in wider rad).Now it'a a simple task of getting a day when it's not crap for weather and I'm not at work til dark.I already had a 4 row rad and the brackets.I just need 30 min or so to modify and bolyt on the lower bracket and install the rad.
Do ya think a 4 row is a bit overkill for a 250??? lol

Mike J · 01-07-2011, 05:01 PM

i have a 4-core with my 250. thats what they sent me, so i used it lol im using an electric fan in front of the radiator, didnt have room for the factory fan any more

01-06-2011, 05:45 PM	#1
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Mod the core support I know someone has modded their core support to use the V8 Radiator in a 6 cyl truck.I would like to see pics since I'm looking to do this without it looking hacked.Can anyone post a pic or thread? __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-06-2011, 08:33 PM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Mod the core support Deland...I think you have to remove the bottom radiator brackets and rubber bushings and replace w/ 4 core one's....then get some 4-core top rad brackets and rubber bushings and you're in business...I'm sure if I've made this too simple or just completely don't know what the heck I'm talking about, someone who knows will chime in __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

01-06-2011, 09:12 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Mod the core support If you choose a 2 or 3 core V8 radiator, there are no parts to buy. Just move the lower saddle over to the other hole and install the upper holddowns on the outer set of holes. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-06-2011, 09:24 PM	#5
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: Mod the core support ^^^^Thats what I did when I replaced the standard shift 3 speed with a 2004r auto behind the 250 6 cyl in my rust bucket.

01-06-2011, 09:38 PM	#6
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Mod the core support ^^^ X 2. I did that same thing. It was a little bit of a PITA to get those lower supports out without destroying them, but it wasn't too bad __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

01-07-2011, 12:21 AM	#7
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Mod the core support Deland, Come over and help me swap in my TH400 and you can see mine - 4 core in for now with the 250, radiator already set up for the auto too. pretty easy - just never knew the pass side lower could/needed to be moved over. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew! Last edited by Luvlegs; 01-07-2011 at 12:22 AM.

01-07-2011, 04:21 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Mod the core support Ok guy's Once I read what You have posted,I went and looked and discovered things were still not lining up.But after a minute I realized that they weren't lining up in my head.The radiator moves to the pass side.I was thinking it should be centered(1 in to each side for the 2 in wider rad).Now it'a a simple task of getting a day when it's not crap for weather and I'm not at work til dark.I already had a 4 row rad and the brackets.I just need 30 min or so to modify and bolyt on the lower bracket and install the rad. Do ya think a 4 row is a bit overkill for a 250??? lol __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-07-2011, 05:01 PM	#9
Mike J vw guy & now c-10 guy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 483	Re: Mod the core support i have a 4-core with my 250. thats what they sent me, so i used it lol im using an electric fan in front of the radiator, didnt have room for the factory fan any more __________________ '68 long fleet Finally made some progress on the build!!! My Build Thread



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