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rambler · 05-06-2005, 06:47 PM

OK,, finally working on my 72 again,, I hit a deer last year,, and finally got all (new to me) parts (mostly from teeitup, thanks Randy) and got the core support and fenders etc on.. started to install my new 4 core radatior ( with new uppers and new cushions.. but old lowers. I swear they are still 4 core lowers as the old support I got had AC with it,, well the radaitor cushions fit nicely in the upper supports (new) but the lower little tight on the sides and the whole radatior is about 1/4 to 1/2 higher than the core..

( I hope this wasnt a 67 core? well now what are my options? trim the cushions? but they are new and the raditor is very expensive to risk , or grind off the lower supports and order new ones? of course I POR15'd the entire core support? I'm kinda frustrated right now..

any ideas? I dont think just bolting and tightening the bolts will work... am I missing something?

Fred T · 05-06-2005, 11:00 PM

I went through the same problem. When I measured, the new radiator was 1/2" taller than the old. Also, the repop pads are thicker. I ended up trimming some off the new pads and making shims to go between the upper mounts and the core support. Someone recommended using the old pads in the top until the new ones on the bottom were broken in, but I didn't have enough room for that.

After and before shots

72MARIO · 05-07-2005, 08:24 AM

I got new rubber hold downs and the new one is 1/8"+ thicker than the stock ones. I only had 2 left for some reason and the hold downs are on a angle like Freds truck. I am getting sick of these aftermarket parts that just dont fit. I would guess you need to cut the rubbers down to make the hold downs sit level. I have not looked into fixing the problem too close cause I know there is a truck in the wreckers down the road that has a 4 core rad.

teeitup · 05-08-2005, 09:23 AM

Joe, I don't think it was a 67-68 support, If I made a mistake I got another one down here off a 69 thats good. Thanks Randy

rambler · 05-09-2005, 12:33 PM

Thanks Randy,, mine looks just like Fred T's before shots,, I took my little dremel clone out and ginded off the rust that I POR 15'd that opened some space,, I think I will go ahead and put a spacer down,, I think everyone is right just the aftermarkets are a little bigger and the holddowns are at the same angle.. I just want to make sure the hood closes.. I dont think its a 67-68 because my fenders bolted up....

and they look somewhat aligned,, got he inners on finally, just now need to find new bolts for the holddowns,, because the ones I thought would work,, dont.. anyone know what size bolt will fit?

72MARIO · 05-09-2005, 05:43 PM

I think they are a 5/16. Same as the inner fenders.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-09-2005, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 72MARIO

I think they are a 5/16. Same as the inner fenders.

05-06-2005, 06:47 PM	#1
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	It Dont Fit! OK,, finally working on my 72 again,, I hit a deer last year,, and finally got all (new to me) parts (mostly from teeitup, thanks Randy) and got the core support and fenders etc on.. started to install my new 4 core radatior ( with new uppers and new cushions.. but old lowers. I swear they are still 4 core lowers as the old support I got had AC with it,, well the radaitor cushions fit nicely in the upper supports (new) but the lower little tight on the sides and the whole radatior is about 1/4 to 1/2 higher than the core.. ( I hope this wasnt a 67 core? well now what are my options? trim the cushions? but they are new and the raditor is very expensive to risk , or grind off the lower supports and order new ones? of course I POR15'd the entire core support? I'm kinda frustrated right now.. any ideas? I dont think just bolting and tightening the bolts will work... am I missing something? __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

05-06-2005, 11:00 PM	#2
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	I went through the same problem. When I measured, the new radiator was 1/2" taller than the old. Also, the repop pads are thicker. I ended up trimming some off the new pads and making shims to go between the upper mounts and the core support. Someone recommended using the old pads in the top until the new ones on the bottom were broken in, but I didn't have enough room for that. After and before shots Attached Images __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine. Last edited by Fred T; 05-06-2005 at 11:01 PM.

05-07-2005, 08:24 AM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I got new rubber hold downs and the new one is 1/8"+ thicker than the stock ones. I only had 2 left for some reason and the hold downs are on a angle like Freds truck. I am getting sick of these aftermarket parts that just dont fit. I would guess you need to cut the rubbers down to make the hold downs sit level. I have not looked into fixing the problem too close cause I know there is a truck in the wreckers down the road that has a 4 core rad. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

05-08-2005, 09:23 AM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Joe, I don't think it was a 67-68 support, If I made a mistake I got another one down here off a 69 thats good. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

05-09-2005, 12:33 PM	#5
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Thanks Randy,, mine looks just like Fred T's before shots,, I took my little dremel clone out and ginded off the rust that I POR 15'd that opened some space,, I think I will go ahead and put a spacer down,, I think everyone is right just the aftermarkets are a little bigger and the holddowns are at the same angle.. I just want to make sure the hood closes.. I dont think its a 67-68 because my fenders bolted up.... and they look somewhat aligned,, got he inners on finally, just now need to find new bolts for the holddowns,, because the ones I thought would work,, dont.. anyone know what size bolt will fit? __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

05-09-2005, 05:43 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I think they are a 5/16. Same as the inner fenders. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD



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