correct radiator support pad/shroud - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gramps77 · 10-02-2015, 09:44 AM

my 77 is a heavy half ton with factory air and 4 barrel 350.
The radiator was replaced with 32-2934 radiator (3 core) here http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=176
My problem now is the upper shroud that bolts to the radiator support and pads (part 15 or 16 and 9) here http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=177
do not fit correctly. The truck has what according to the shroud page is a shroud for a 454 (part 32-2850 item 5 on that page).
What upper metal shroud to radiator support and pads should I need?
part number 32-0970 was at least a half inch too narrow to fit the radiator correctly.

ETsC10 · 10-05-2015, 06:06 PM

Ttt

69heavychevy · 10-07-2015, 04:02 AM

I dont see the correct panel in the LMC catalog. The one you need will bolt below the top side of the core support.
Just out of curiosity why did you go with the LMC radiator? $300 is a little steep...I bought mine from Oreilly's for $140 and its the big block radiator.

KrazyRay · 10-07-2015, 10:37 AM

This one should work. It will take the 4 core or 3 core pads and works with big block fan shrouds.

**1774btcrew** · 10-07-2015, 11:32 AM

Ray, I am thinking he went from a 4 core radiator to the shorter 3 core so he would need the upper metal piece that angles down and the shorter radiator shroud. I could be wrong but that is the way I took it.

gramps77 · 10-07-2015, 03:18 PM

I actually did get it from a local parts store but found it matched the description in the LMC catalog. I have the one piece shroud already but it doesn't mount flush at the top. Situating itself about a half inch gap due to the top corners sticking out a bit by design
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gramps77 · 10-07-2015, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

Ray, I am thinking he went from a 4 core radiator to the shorter 3 core so he would need the upper metal piece that angles down and the shorter radiator shroud. I could be wrong but that is the way I took it.

You're correct sir.. And I do have that piece that angles down but it causes the shroud to not mount correctly and flush without the upper radiator pads/ bushings even in yet
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KrazyRay · 10-07-2015, 07:23 PM

Your big block shroud will not work with that shorter radiator. You need a taller radiator or a shorter small block shroud. The shorter small block shrouds are readily available and I have several in stock.

10-02-2015, 09:44 AM	#1
gramps77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Plumas Lake, CA Posts: 386	correct radiator support pad/shroud my 77 is a heavy half ton with factory air and 4 barrel 350. The radiator was replaced with 32-2934 radiator (3 core) here http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=176 My problem now is the upper shroud that bolts to the radiator support and pads (part 15 or 16 and 9) here http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=177 do not fit correctly. The truck has what according to the shroud page is a shroud for a 454 (part 32-2850 item 5 on that page). What upper metal shroud to radiator support and pads should I need? part number 32-0970 was at least a half inch too narrow to fit the radiator correctly.

10-05-2015, 06:06 PM	#2
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: correct radiator support pad/shroud Ttt

10-07-2015, 04:02 AM	#3
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: correct radiator support pad/shroud I dont see the correct panel in the LMC catalog. The one you need will bolt below the top side of the core support. Just out of curiosity why did you go with the LMC radiator? $300 is a little steep...I bought mine from Oreilly's for $140 and its the big block radiator. __________________ 80 C10 SWB Step Side - 350 w/ vortec heads, TH350, 12-bolt 3.73

10-07-2015, 10:37 AM	#4
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: correct radiator support pad/shroud This one should work. It will take the 4 core or 3 core pads and works with big block fan shrouds. Attached Images

10-07-2015, 11:32 AM	#5
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,557	Re: correct radiator support pad/shroud Ray, I am thinking he went from a 4 core radiator to the shorter 3 core so he would need the upper metal piece that angles down and the shorter radiator shroud. I could be wrong but that is the way I took it. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

10-07-2015, 03:18 PM	#6
gramps77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Plumas Lake, CA Posts: 386	I actually did get it from a local parts store but found it matched the description in the LMC catalog. I have the one piece shroud already but it doesn't mount flush at the top. Situating itself about a half inch gap due to the top corners sticking out a bit by design Posted via Mobile Device

10-07-2015, 07:23 PM	#8
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: correct radiator support pad/shroud Your big block shroud will not work with that shorter radiator. You need a taller radiator or a shorter small block shroud. The shorter small block shrouds are readily available and I have several in stock.



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