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**67 cst swb** · 07-21-2007, 10:38 AM

If you need to know what you have or need. Here's some helpful info.
Measure the depth (front to back) of the radiator area that fits into the saddle. It is either 2-3/4" or 3-1/2", you'll also need to verify which saddles you have... measure the indention in the rubble piece in the saddles/mounts. they should be approximately the same measurements as above.
The radiator for an A/C truck is no different than non A/C, other than an A/C radiator is always a 4-row, that requires 4-row saddles (bottom) and 4-row hold-downs (top) they are the 3-1/2" long at the rubber mount, as opposed to 2-3/4" of the 2 & 3 row radiators. Although you can run this 4-row Radiator anytime extra cooling is needed (Big Block also had the same 4-row radiator stock.
Now, If your running A/C, The A/C lines run thru the radiator support, and there are pre-drilled holes for the lines (or maybe could be drilled) and the A/C condensor mounts in front of the radiator and in front of the support (on the grille side)
The only other variation from this is the 6-cyl radiator, it's narrower. Only about 26-3/8" wide, measuring only the core width, it's a 2-row core. All V-8's, whether its a 2-row, 3-row, or a 4-row are all 28-3/8" core width. But, if your going from a 6-cyl to a V-8, you just need to relocate your saddles and top mounts on the passenger side out to the next set of holes on the radiator support. and use a 28-3/8" core width radiator. Either a 2,3, or 4-row of your choice.
Although some people don't have a fan shroud and it works fine, I recommend a factory or aftermarket fan shroud. It creates a tunnel that the air is pulled thru, Air flow is a large part of the equation in cooling. So, use a fan shroud if possible. no, I don't sell them. Sorry.
Ok, that's enough Blah-blah-blah....
PM or call me at 605-341-6634 M-F 8-5 MT with any questions.

WRMZ71 · 07-21-2007, 05:27 PM

subscribed as I'll be needing that later on

**67 cst swb** · 06-05-2009, 12:35 AM

Update... If you have any questions... DO NOT CALL the above number. I'm not there any more... Now he's a 1 man shop & would be slightly bothered by giving out free info.
So... Call me at W-605-348-3850 or Cell-605-381-5430 M-F 9am-6pm MT
Thanks...

**67 cst swb** · 07-26-2013, 01:32 PM

Ok, another update... Im not at that above number anymore either...
call me at 605-381-5430, if needed... or email me (preferred) at:
bryan6772@gmail.com

In The Ten Ring · 07-26-2013, 03:30 PM

But the radiator core support is the same right? Only the radiator and brackets change from 2 to 3 or 4 row?

Fan shroud huh? Thanks! I may look into one of those. While I am fixing mine up I might as well do the best fix up job I can.

Tillik · 07-26-2013, 07:16 PM

I have a 2 core radiator with a factory shroud. This weekend I'm going to drop a 4 Core in. I have the Correct Upper and lower brackets/rubbers.

Will my current shroud bolt up on the bottom? seems like ill be spacing it out with the bigger radiator and there will be a gap. Guessing I could just use spacers on the bottom to take up the gap.

07-21-2007, 10:38 AM	#1
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Radiator HELPFUL info If you need to know what you have or need. Here's some helpful info. Measure the depth (front to back) of the radiator area that fits into the saddle. It is either 2-3/4" or 3-1/2", you'll also need to verify which saddles you have... measure the indention in the rubble piece in the saddles/mounts. they should be approximately the same measurements as above. The radiator for an A/C truck is no different than non A/C, other than an A/C radiator is always a 4-row, that requires 4-row saddles (bottom) and 4-row hold-downs (top) they are the 3-1/2" long at the rubber mount, as opposed to 2-3/4" of the 2 & 3 row radiators. Although you can run this 4-row Radiator anytime extra cooling is needed (Big Block also had the same 4-row radiator stock. Now, If your running A/C, The A/C lines run thru the radiator support, and there are pre-drilled holes for the lines (or maybe could be drilled) and the A/C condensor mounts in front of the radiator and in front of the support (on the grille side) The only other variation from this is the 6-cyl radiator, it's narrower. Only about 26-3/8" wide, measuring only the core width, it's a 2-row core. All V-8's, whether its a 2-row, 3-row, or a 4-row are all 28-3/8" core width. But, if your going from a 6-cyl to a V-8, you just need to relocate your saddles and top mounts on the passenger side out to the next set of holes on the radiator support. and use a 28-3/8" core width radiator. Either a 2,3, or 4-row of your choice. Although some people don't have a fan shroud and it works fine, I recommend a factory or aftermarket fan shroud. It creates a tunnel that the air is pulled thru, Air flow is a large part of the equation in cooling. So, use a fan shroud if possible. no, I don't sell them. Sorry. Ok, that's enough Blah-blah-blah.... PM or call me at 605-341-6634 M-F 8-5 MT with any questions. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

07-21-2007, 05:27 PM	#2
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	Re: Radiator HELPFUL info subscribed as I'll be needing that later on

06-05-2009, 12:35 AM	#3
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Radiator HELPFUL info Update... If you have any questions... DO NOT CALL the above number. I'm not there any more... Now he's a 1 man shop & would be slightly bothered by giving out free info. So... Call me at W-*605-348-3850* or Cell-605-381-5430 M-F 9am-6pm MT Thanks... __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

07-26-2013, 01:32 PM	#4
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Radiator HELPFUL info Ok, another update... Im not at that above number anymore either... call me at 605-381-5430, if needed... or email me (preferred) at: bryan6772@gmail.com __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

07-26-2013, 03:30 PM	#5
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Radiator HELPFUL info But the radiator core support is the same right? Only the radiator and brackets change from 2 to 3 or 4 row? Fan shroud huh? Thanks! I may look into one of those. While I am fixing mine up I might as well do the best fix up job I can.

07-26-2013, 07:16 PM	#6
Tillik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 186	Re: Radiator HELPFUL info I have a 2 core radiator with a factory shroud. This weekend I'm going to drop a 4 Core in. I have the Correct Upper and lower brackets/rubbers. Will my current shroud bolt up on the bottom? seems like ill be spacing it out with the bigger radiator and there will be a gap. Guessing I could just use spacers on the bottom to take up the gap. __________________ James B. 1967 Chevy Fleetside Shortbed 4X2 (Black & Beautiful) 1971 Chevy Fleetside Shortbed 4X4 (White & Rough)



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