OK WTB 81-91 Radiator - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mcbassin · 01-15-2010, 01:57 AM

Looking for a good cheap radiator for my son's 1986 truck. It is an automatic and came from from the factory with a 2 core. I would like to find a direct replacement 3 core or a good clean 2 core. I know shipping might dig into the cash supply. I know I can buy a new aftermarket but this is a lowwwww budget project. thanks,

79gmcc15 · 01-15-2010, 05:04 AM

have you checked junk yards? that way you wont have to pay shipping and you could get the same deal or less.

mcbassin · 01-15-2010, 08:54 AM

I have checked the local pull a part. I just hoping someone might be upgrading to a new aluminum style and not have any use for their original.

joe231 · 01-15-2010, 01:08 PM

hey, I think I have a good one out of a '89 suburban.
let me check and get back to ya.
I also have a huge 4 core from a 79 454 crew cab that will need a little work.
anything else you need? I have a bunch of stuff I need to get rid of.

JohnC · 01-15-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I have checked the local pull a part. I just hoping someone might be upgrading to a new aluminum style and not have any use for their original.

That's why I have the one that out of my 84. I didn't have any leaks when it was in the truck, but I'm not sure what core it is. PM me if interested I have no plans for it, and it will get it out of the garage.

joe231 · 01-15-2010, 11:05 PM

I do have the one from the sub. It is a 3 core. The coolant in it looked nice and clean. I bought the sub as a non runner for parts. Some of the find are a little bent but from what I can tell the tubes look good and it doesn't appear to be stopped up. I'll post some pics in a few minutes

Kaysenmc · 01-15-2010, 11:41 PM

I have one too.. its out of an 84. 305 automatic (unsure if it is a 2 or 3 core). I plan on going to edmond sometime in the near future if your interested I can meet you somewhere. I can bring anything else you may need also as I have several trucks I am parting

Just remembered I also have one out of an 80 with a 350/auto that is good too. It is a 2 core

joe231 · 01-15-2010, 11:50 PM

Man
you got all kinds of choices

mcbassin · 01-15-2010, 11:58 PM

Thanks so much guys!

*Stitch* · 01-16-2010, 12:11 AM

seems like all the used radiators are in Oklahoma...lol

joe231 · 01-16-2010, 12:12 AM

mcbassin · 01-16-2010, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

seems like all the used radiators are in Oklahoma...lol

I have used one that fits a 93 caprice if you need it. All the rest of my used ones are junk.

*Stitch* · 01-16-2010, 12:25 AM

no thanks...I have two trucks and two radiators...I'm good to go...thanks...

01-15-2010, 01:57 AM	#1
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	WTB 81-91 Radiator Looking for a good cheap radiator for my son's 1986 truck. It is an automatic and came from from the factory with a 2 core. I would like to find a direct replacement 3 core or a good clean 2 core. I know shipping might dig into the cash supply. I know I can buy a new aftermarket but this is a lowwwww budget project. thanks, __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-15-2010, 05:04 AM	#2
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: WTB 81-91 Radiator have you checked junk yards? that way you wont have to pay shipping and you could get the same deal or less. __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

01-15-2010, 08:54 AM	#3
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: WTB 81-91 Radiator I have checked the local pull a part. I just hoping someone might be upgrading to a new aluminum style and not have any use for their original. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-15-2010, 01:08 PM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: WTB 81-91 Radiator hey, I think I have a good one out of a '89 suburban. let me check and get back to ya. I also have a huge 4 core from a 79 454 crew cab that will need a little work. anything else you need? I have a bunch of stuff I need to get rid of. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-15-2010, 11:05 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: WTB 81-91 Radiator I do have the one from the sub. It is a 3 core. The coolant in it looked nice and clean. I bought the sub as a non runner for parts. Some of the find are a little bent but from what I can tell the tubes look good and it doesn't appear to be stopped up. I'll post some pics in a few minutes __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-15-2010, 11:41 PM	#7
Kaysenmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Marietta, Ok Posts: 246	Re: WTB 81-91 Radiator I have one too.. its out of an 84. 305 automatic (unsure if it is a 2 or 3 core). I plan on going to edmond sometime in the near future if your interested I can meet you somewhere. I can bring anything else you may need also as I have several trucks I am parting Just remembered I also have one out of an 80 with a 350/auto that is good too. It is a 2 core __________________ 87 black silverado swb, tbi 350, 700r4, 3.40 gears. 2.5 drop spindles , 2 inches off stock coils, flip kit out back. cragers with radial ta's... ongoing piddle project! 1970 Olds rallye 350, street strip 403/350 3.73 posi. Looks stock/runnin 12's! 86 K5- SOLD!

01-15-2010, 11:50 PM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: WTB 81-91 Radiator Man you got all kinds of choices __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-15-2010, 11:58 PM	#9
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: WTB 81-91 Radiator Thanks so much guys! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-16-2010, 12:11 AM	#10
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: WTB 81-91 Radiator seems like all the used radiators are in Oklahoma...lol

01-16-2010, 12:12 AM	#11
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: WTB 81-91 Radiator __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-16-2010, 12:25 AM	#13
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: WTB 81-91 Radiator no thanks...I have two trucks and two radiators...I'm good to go...thanks...



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