Radiator Core Support Removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nolimitssjca · 11-17-2014, 02:17 AM

I am replacing the engine in my son's 70 pickup. I want to remove everything in front of the engine to make it easy to pull. I have removed everything except the core support. It seems to be loose but resists coming out. It seems like it should slide out the front after all bolts are removed. Does it require the fenders to come out?

In The Ten Ring · 11-17-2014, 06:39 AM

Bump as I'd like to know this too.

jjzepplin · 11-17-2014, 08:01 AM

You don't have to take the fenders off all the way but they do have to be real loose as the support sits somewhat inside the fenders, It easier to though. Make sure you take out the frame mounting bolts under the radiator too.

Saclandman · 11-17-2014, 11:28 AM

It's also bolted to the inner fenders.

**specialtyretail** · 11-17-2014, 01:07 PM

We have found it is usually just as easy to slip the whole front cap off as an assembly.

nolimitssjca · 11-17-2014, 05:13 PM

I was hoping to avoid alignment issues and keep the clip on. With the grime rusty frame mounts I found, it needs to come out and get some love. Looks like I'm going to loosen a couple of fenders. Thanks gang.

11-17-2014, 02:17 AM	#1
nolimitssjca Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 69	Radiator Core Support Removal I am replacing the engine in my son's 70 pickup. I want to remove everything in front of the engine to make it easy to pull. I have removed everything except the core support. It seems to be loose but resists coming out. It seems like it should slide out the front after all bolts are removed. Does it require the fenders to come out?

11-17-2014, 06:39 AM	#2
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Radiator Core Support Removal Bump as I'd like to know this too.

11-17-2014, 08:01 AM	#3
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: Radiator Core Support Removal You don't have to take the fenders off all the way but they do have to be real loose as the support sits somewhat inside the fenders, It easier to though. Make sure you take out the frame mounting bolts under the radiator too. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

11-17-2014, 11:28 AM	#4
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: Radiator Core Support Removal It's also bolted to the inner fenders. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

11-17-2014, 01:07 PM	#5
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: Radiator Core Support Removal We have found it is usually just as easy to slip the whole front cap off as an assembly. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

11-17-2014, 05:13 PM	#6
nolimitssjca Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 69	Re: Radiator Core Support Removal I was hoping to avoid alignment issues and keep the clip on. With the grime rusty frame mounts I found, it needs to come out and get some love. Looks like I'm going to loosen a couple of fenders. Thanks gang.



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