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woodworkerusa · 02-09-2010, 07:38 PM

Installing 350 with 700R in my 65 project - Want to install (junkyard) radiator with trans cooler built in - Any suggestions on any particular donor vehicle (later model) I should be looking for out there in junkyard land that will drop in without a lot of fabrication. Maybe someone has done this and can save me some walking? Thanks

Joemomma1 · 02-09-2010, 10:34 PM

Damn. I dont know if there is anything that will work late model. Everything I can think of is a 2 core that is much wider than taller. Good luck though.

**Captainfab** · 02-10-2010, 12:01 AM

The only OEM radiator that I know of that will fit without much modification is the ones for the '67-'69 Camaro's and Nova's as well as the ''68-'69 Chevelle/Malibu's . Those are crossflow radiators. If you would rather stay with a downflow radiator, the '65-'66 Impala/Caprice's and the '64-'66 Chevelle/Malibu's. However most of these will not be readily available in the wrecking yards. As for any later model radiators, they are mostly crossflow's and are typically too wide to fit without modifying the inner fenders. A popular retrofit radiator in these trucks are the universal aluminum radiators found at Summit and Jegs. They are available with trans coolers.

**DPowers** · 02-10-2010, 09:27 AM

For WIW, I went with one from Advance Auto- they price matched RockAuto.com and have a decent warranty. It was around $200.

02-09-2010, 07:38 PM	#1
woodworkerusa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cleveland South Carolina Posts: 27	Which Junkyard Radiator Installing 350 with 700R in my 65 project - Want to install (junkyard) radiator with trans cooler built in - Any suggestions on any particular donor vehicle (later model) I should be looking for out there in junkyard land that will drop in without a lot of fabrication. Maybe someone has done this and can save me some walking? Thanks

02-09-2010, 10:34 PM	#2
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 813	Re: Which Junkyard Radiator Damn. I dont know if there is anything that will work late model. Everything I can think of is a 2 core that is much wider than taller. Good luck though.

02-10-2010, 12:01 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,247	Re: Which Junkyard Radiator The only OEM radiator that I know of that will fit without much modification is the ones for the '67-'69 Camaro's and Nova's as well as the ''68-'69 Chevelle/Malibu's . Those are crossflow radiators. If you would rather stay with a downflow radiator, the '65-'66 Impala/Caprice's and the '64-'66 Chevelle/Malibu's. However most of these will not be readily available in the wrecking yards. As for any later model radiators, they are mostly crossflow's and are typically too wide to fit without modifying the inner fenders. A popular retrofit radiator in these trucks are the universal aluminum radiators found at Summit and Jegs. They are available with trans coolers. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-10-2010, 09:27 AM	#4
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: Which Junkyard Radiator For WIW, I went with one from Advance Auto- they price matched RockAuto.com and have a decent warranty. It was around $200. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556



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