6 cylinder radiator upgrade - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

aks62c10 · 07-29-2008, 05:59 AM

Hello everyone I am farely new to this forum . I hav a 62 custom cab c10 that I recently bagged. Everything is great with the set up , but now I just noticed my Original Brass tank Core radiator is leaking. I would like to keep the look of the o.e. but am will to upgrade if there is a bolt in or almost bolt in upgrade , i.e. aluminum radiator upgrade . I have not been able to find any info on such a thing so far . All you 6 CYLINDER Fans ,where are you ? Any help I would appreciate .

joe231 · 07-29-2008, 08:35 AM

check this LINKY

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-29-2008, 09:56 AM

If you want a non cross flow radiator like the original in aluminum then you can try one of these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...3756.m14.l1318 I got a cross flow because they cool better and my install looks like this.

Fred T · 07-29-2008, 06:20 PM

You have a couple of options if you want to remain stock.

See if there is a local radiator shop that will recore your radiator. This is usually not the cheapest, but it will give you a quality drop in.

Second is to go to the vendors and buy a repop. They are usually fairly close to the original in fit. I only checked one vendor, www.gmcpauls.com and he shows them in his catalog. I'm sure others do to.

If you go the aluminum route, and want it to look stock, get some black radiator paint. Regular enamel is thicker and hinders the heat transfer.

07-29-2008, 05:59 AM	#1
aks62c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: santa rosa , ca. Posts: 7	6 cylinder radiator upgrade Hello everyone I am farely new to this forum . I hav a 62 custom cab c10 that I recently bagged. Everything is great with the set up , but now I just noticed my Original Brass tank Core radiator is leaking. I would like to keep the look of the o.e. but am will to upgrade if there is a bolt in or almost bolt in upgrade , i.e. aluminum radiator upgrade . I have not been able to find any info on such a thing so far . All you 6 CYLINDER Fans ,where are you ? Any help I would appreciate .

07-29-2008, 08:35 AM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 6 cylinder radiator upgrade check this LINKY __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-29-2008, 09:56 AM	#3
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: 6 cylinder radiator upgrade If you want a non cross flow radiator like the original in aluminum then you can try one of these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...3756.m14.l1318 I got a cross flow because they cool better and my install looks like this. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 07-29-2008 at 09:59 AM.

07-29-2008, 06:20 PM	#4
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: 6 cylinder radiator upgrade You have a couple of options if you want to remain stock. See if there is a local radiator shop that will recore your radiator. This is usually not the cheapest, but it will give you a quality drop in. Second is to go to the vendors and buy a repop. They are usually fairly close to the original in fit. I only checked one vendor, www.gmcpauls.com and he shows them in his catalog. I'm sure others do to. If you go the aluminum route, and want it to look stock, get some black radiator paint. Regular enamel is thicker and hinders the heat transfer. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.



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