Universal Alum radiators - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chas350 · 02-07-2010, 02:07 PM

EDIT: Atten mods, maybe I should have posted this in the 67-72 forum? If it will get more attention there, can it be moved? thanks

Ok, instead of stealing the copper/alum radiator thread, I am starting a new one.
Has anyone noticed that the universal aluminum radiators for sale in Jegs/Summit etc are a ton cheaper than the specific fit type? This is very tempting! I have noticed that some of the universal dimensions are pretty close to the 67-72 oem copper type.
Has anyone tryed a universal alum radiator in our trucks? The inlet/outlets are correct, but probably the the spacing for the mounting cushions are different?
It would be nice to know if there is a universal out there that has an acceptable fit, or what was done to make it fit as far as mounting and shroud etc.

bruceman1968 · 02-07-2010, 11:04 PM

Chas, Check out this thread.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378111 there's 2 or 3 pics of aftermarket rads and factory mounting brackets. post 19 plus a couple more

chas350 · 02-09-2010, 12:41 AM

Thanks Bruce.
Anyone else?

Pont406 · 02-09-2010, 01:02 AM

Summit radiator and aux cooler.

chas350 · 02-09-2010, 01:36 AM

Nice Pont406.
What about with a factory shroud?

nuke1 · 02-09-2010, 02:04 PM

I used an Aluminum rad from our cascar, I think the brand is crc. can't remember right now. Fit pretty good in my opinion and cools awesome!

Beatcoaster · 02-09-2010, 02:13 PM

What about the Aluminum "Entropy" one on Ebay? Application specific, nice fans, and a optional wiring relay that makes it all very easy - Mine should be arriving soon and I will post pics of it...

JohnC · 02-09-2010, 06:44 PM

I am using one of the universal alum radiators on my 84. My uncle used the same one on his 85, and the only thing he ran into was that he needed to put some square tubing underneath the radiator to raise it up. Other than that he said it fit, and works perfectly.

chas350 · 02-09-2010, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beatcoaster

What about the Aluminum "Entropy" one on Ebay? Application specific, nice fans, and a optional wiring relay that makes it all very easy - Mine should be arriving soon and I will post pics of it...

Really nice radiator! But the price kind of defeats the reason for getting a universal lol

cstm68 · 02-09-2010, 08:17 PM

i have the summit universal fit one and it works great but i had to move the pads in about an inch on bolth sides and the shround is too big but the rad works great

Old Yeller 1970 · 02-10-2010, 01:15 AM

I have one of the universal fit radiators. For the money saved, the extra time to install it was worth it. I had to make new brackets out of some flat aluminum seen in one of the above pics and since mine was thicker than stock I had to bend the base of the radiator support out a little bit. No big deal.

Troyz R Us · 02-10-2010, 09:56 AM

Sounds like a good route to go. Been wondering the exact same thing...sometimes "universal" can turn into a nightmare.

02-07-2010, 02:07 PM	#1
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Universal Alum radiators EDIT: Atten mods, maybe I should have posted this in the 67-72 forum? If it will get more attention there, can it be moved? thanks Ok, instead of stealing the copper/alum radiator thread, I am starting a new one. Has anyone noticed that the universal aluminum radiators for sale in Jegs/Summit etc are a ton cheaper than the specific fit type? This is very tempting! I have noticed that some of the universal dimensions are pretty close to the 67-72 oem copper type. Has anyone tryed a universal alum radiator in our trucks? The inlet/outlets are correct, but probably the the spacing for the mounting cushions are different? It would be nice to know if there is a universal out there that has an acceptable fit, or what was done to make it fit as far as mounting and shroud etc. __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van Last edited by chas350; 02-07-2010 at 02:09 PM.

02-07-2010, 11:04 PM	#2
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Universal Alum radiators Chas, Check out this thread.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378111 there's 2 or 3 pics of aftermarket rads and factory mounting brackets. post 19 plus a couple more __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

02-09-2010, 12:41 AM	#3
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: Universal Alum radiators Thanks Bruce. Anyone else? __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van

02-09-2010, 01:02 AM	#4
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: Universal Alum radiators Summit radiator and aux cooler. Attached Images

02-09-2010, 01:36 AM	#5
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: Universal Alum radiators Nice Pont406. What about with a factory shroud? __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van

02-09-2010, 02:04 PM	#6
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Universal Alum radiators I used an Aluminum rad from our cascar, I think the brand is crc. can't remember right now. Fit pretty good in my opinion and cools awesome! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-09-2010, 02:13 PM	#7
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: Universal Alum radiators What about the Aluminum "Entropy" one on Ebay? Application specific, nice fans, and a optional wiring relay that makes it all very easy - Mine should be arriving soon and I will post pics of it...

02-09-2010, 06:44 PM	#8
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Universal Alum radiators I am using one of the universal alum radiators on my 84. My uncle used the same one on his 85, and the only thing he ran into was that he needed to put some square tubing underneath the radiator to raise it up. Other than that he said it fit, and works perfectly.

02-09-2010, 08:17 PM	#10
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: Universal Alum radiators i have the summit universal fit one and it works great but i had to move the pads in about an inch on bolth sides and the shround is too big but the rad works great __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

02-10-2010, 01:15 AM	#11
Old Yeller 1970 DON'T TREAD ON ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crosby County, TX Posts: 989	Re: Universal Alum radiators I have one of the universal fit radiators. For the money saved, the extra time to install it was worth it. I had to make new brackets out of some flat aluminum seen in one of the above pics and since mine was thicker than stock I had to bend the base of the radiator support out a little bit. No big deal. __________________ Old Yeller

02-10-2010, 09:56 AM	#12
Troyz R Us Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TX Posts: 28	Re: Universal Alum radiators Sounds like a good route to go. Been wondering the exact same thing...sometimes "universal" can turn into a nightmare.



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