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tobins 52 gmc · 10-19-2011, 08:24 PM

i have a orginal rad in my 52 gmc with a 350 ,the top is 1.25 on the rad to 1.5 on the motor .The bottom is 2 inches on the water pump to 1.5 on the rad what are you guys using.Thanks Robert

51chevytruck · 10-19-2011, 08:54 PM

Hey Robert

I have had similar problems in the past. I went to Advanced and Auto Zone and explained my problem and they let me look through their stock behind the counter. If they are not busy they will help find something that fits. Just a thought.

Tom

mr48chev · 10-19-2011, 10:19 PM

The other alternative is to have a radiator shop put the inlet and outlet on the radiator to match the engine. I did that on mine years ago and it made things a lot easier. A good radiator guy can do it in a few minutes.

sgtusmc · 10-20-2011, 03:03 AM

I had the problem when building my 53 and now with my 59. I bought the spectre stainless hose kit. Comes with adapters to fit any rad.

OrrieG · 10-20-2011, 04:43 PM

I bent up a couple of hangers to match the routing I wanted, measured the different end sizes and went down to NAPA. The counter guy took the wires, rummaged around for a few minutes and brought out half a dozen for me to choose from. Had to cut both down on one end but fit fine. Nice to have counter people that don't rely on the computer.

10-19-2011, 08:24 PM	#1
tobins 52 gmc tobins 52 gmc Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Holland landing ,ont, Can Posts: 193	rad hoses i have a orginal rad in my 52 gmc with a 350 ,the top is 1.25 on the rad to 1.5 on the motor .The bottom is 2 inches on the water pump to 1.5 on the rad what are you guys using.Thanks Robert

10-19-2011, 08:54 PM	#2
51chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wellington OH Posts: 39	Re: rad hoses Hey Robert I have had similar problems in the past. I went to Advanced and Auto Zone and explained my problem and they let me look through their stock behind the counter. If they are not busy they will help find something that fits. Just a thought. Tom

10-19-2011, 10:19 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,410	Re: rad hoses The other alternative is to have a radiator shop put the inlet and outlet on the radiator to match the engine. I did that on mine years ago and it made things a lot easier. A good radiator guy can do it in a few minutes.

10-20-2011, 03:03 AM	#4
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: rad hoses I had the problem when building my 53 and now with my 59. I bought the spectre stainless hose kit. Comes with adapters to fit any rad. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

10-20-2011, 04:43 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: rad hoses I bent up a couple of hangers to match the routing I wanted, measured the different end sizes and went down to NAPA. The counter guy took the wires, rummaged around for a few minutes and brought out half a dozen for me to choose from. Had to cut both down on one end but fit fine. Nice to have counter people that don't rely on the computer. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project



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