1965 c10 big block radiator supports - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

leonphelps · 12-08-2017, 05:58 PM

Hello,

Doing a 350 swap in my 65 c10. Someone gave me a big block radiator support. It came with the top bracket which is the correct depth of the radiator. The big block radiator seems to be wider and does not fit between the frame rails.

the frame has two supports that are two narrow. Anyone know if I will be fabricating the support? Also, anyone know of a source for the thicker rubber inserts.

Thanks for any help.

**Captainfab** · 12-09-2017, 01:00 AM

There is no such thing as a big block radiator for a '63-'66 truck. They never came from the factory with a big block.

The radiators available for the '63-'66 trucks are the standard 6cyl radiator that is a 2 row core and it sits on the radiator crossmember down on the lower ledge between the frame. The other radiators are the 6cyl with heavy duty cooling and V8 (Small block) radiators that are available in a 2 row core, 3 row core and a 4 row core. These radiators all sat on the top ledge of the radiator crossmember which is also on top of the frame. There are 3 different top radiator hold downs. One for the standard 6cyl radiator. One for the HD cooling/V8 radiator with the 2 and 3 row core. And yet another for the 4 row core.

If you are in need of changing to saddles to accommodate a wider radiator tank, you will need to either find good used ones or fabricate your own. As for the top hold downs, I believe one of the big name restoration parts suppliers are offering reproductions for the 2/3 and 4 core radiators. I just don't remember which one it was. A search on here should get you the name.

Rich 5150 69 · 12-09-2017, 06:33 AM

Aspen truck parts is repopping the top mounts, he also has original top mounts.
http://www.aspenautoaz.com/60-66-chevy-truck-parts.html

leonphelps · 12-11-2017, 09:42 AM

big block v6.

leonphelps · 12-11-2017, 09:46 AM

I have a top hold down, need to get the two lower ones for the heavy duty radiator along with the rubbers.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-11-2017, 10:08 AM

Other than a junk yard on the mounts I dont know. The rubber parts can be had a Classic:
https://www.classicparts.com/1963-66...info/78%2D749/
Or the Truck Shop in Orange, California.

12-08-2017, 05:58 PM	#1
leonphelps Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Pa Posts: 69	1965 c10 big block radiator supports Hello, Doing a 350 swap in my 65 c10. Someone gave me a big block radiator support. It came with the top bracket which is the correct depth of the radiator. The big block radiator seems to be wider and does not fit between the frame rails. the frame has two supports that are two narrow. Anyone know if I will be fabricating the support? Also, anyone know of a source for the thicker rubber inserts. Thanks for any help.

12-09-2017, 01:00 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 1965 c10 big block radiator supports There is no such thing as a big block radiator for a '63-'66 truck. They never came from the factory with a big block. The radiators available for the '63-'66 trucks are the standard 6cyl radiator that is a 2 row core and it sits on the radiator crossmember down on the lower ledge between the frame. The other radiators are the 6cyl with heavy duty cooling and V8 (Small block) radiators that are available in a 2 row core, 3 row core and a 4 row core. These radiators all sat on the top ledge of the radiator crossmember which is also on top of the frame. There are 3 different top radiator hold downs. One for the standard 6cyl radiator. One for the HD cooling/V8 radiator with the 2 and 3 row core. And yet another for the 4 row core. If you are in need of changing to saddles to accommodate a wider radiator tank, you will need to either find good used ones or fabricate your own. As for the top hold downs, I believe one of the big name restoration parts suppliers are offering reproductions for the 2/3 and 4 core radiators. I just don't remember which one it was. A search on here should get you the name. __________________ 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

12-09-2017, 06:33 AM	#3
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: 1965 c10 big block radiator supports Aspen truck parts is repopping the top mounts, he also has original top mounts. http://www.aspenautoaz.com/60-66-chevy-truck-parts.html __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

12-11-2017, 09:42 AM	#4
leonphelps Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Pa Posts: 69	Re: 1965 c10 big block radiator supports big block v6.

12-11-2017, 09:46 AM	#5
leonphelps Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Pa Posts: 69	Re: 1965 c10 big block radiator supports I have a top hold down, need to get the two lower ones for the heavy duty radiator along with the rubbers.

12-11-2017, 10:08 AM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1965 c10 big block radiator supports Other than a junk yard on the mounts I dont know. The rubber parts can be had a Classic: https://www.classicparts.com/1963-66...info/78%2D749/ Or the Truck Shop in Orange, California. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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