55.2-59 Aluminum Radiator for '58 GMC 150? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dyno · 06-25-2020, 10:42 PM

Need to replace the bad rad in my '58 GMC 150 with 350 V8. Looking at an aluminum replacement, they look great but have doubts about proper fit and longevity. Truck Shop has an original 4 row replacement radiator for 450 bucks. Anyone else have input on the aluminum ones? Thx.

Root2812 · 06-26-2020, 12:23 AM

Everyone on this forum seems to speak highly of Champion Cooling Systems. I just ordered one for my 1950 this week. It was only $200 too. There are some guys making knock offs of their radiators but they do have a manufacturers direct buy website so if you get it there you know its authentic and American made.

Iceman_70 · 06-26-2020, 05:42 AM

I have a Champion 3 row here as well ...
Only negative thing is, I cracked the threads on one of the cooler line inverted flare fittings... and looking here on the forum, I was not the only one having this

I solved it by Tig welding some -6 AN bungs to it.

dyno · 06-26-2020, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Root2812

Everyone on this forum seems to speak highly of Champion Cooling Systems. I just ordered one for my 1950 this week. It was only $200 too. There are some guys making knock offs of their radiators but they do have a manufacturers direct buy website so if you get it there you know its authentic and American made.

Thanks. I'll look into the Champion. Any probs with bolting it up?

**mr48chev** · 06-26-2020, 11:10 AM

Take a look at this one from engineered cooling products. http://www.speedcooling.com/1955-195...-Radiator.html

They also have one or more with electric fans and a shroud if that fits one's needs. Their radiator also has the V8 brackets built in. The brackets on my 48 radiator are about 1/8 inch thick.

The one in the photos is mine from them for my 48. Well built, looks right and could be painted to look stock without close exam.

I may sound like I get paid to advertise for them but I am extremely impressed with the one I bought from them.

Iceman_70 · 06-26-2020, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dyno

Thanks. I'll look into the Champion. Any probs with bolting it up?

in my case, the 'brackets' on the radiator were a little wider then the frame it bolts to... so I had to bent them a bit...
Bought an electric fan as well, but made the shroud myself out of alu

my56chevytruck · 06-27-2020, 10:13 AM

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jmlloar · 06-28-2020, 09:02 AM

Not sure on the 58 59 gmcs but a chevy rad wont fit a u.s. 55 to 57 gmc. since the rad cap on a chevy rad would be under the support and leave no way to fill it.

jmlloar · 07-26-2020, 09:56 AM

notice the gmc fill pipe location.

06-25-2020, 10:42 PM	#1
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Aluminum Radiator for '58 GMC 150? Need to replace the bad rad in my '58 GMC 150 with 350 V8. Looking at an aluminum replacement, they look great but have doubts about proper fit and longevity. Truck Shop has an original 4 row replacement radiator for 450 bucks. Anyone else have input on the aluminum ones? Thx. __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

06-26-2020, 12:23 AM	#2
Root2812 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Barnum, Mn Posts: 795	Re: Aluminum Radiator for '58 GMC 150? Everyone on this forum seems to speak highly of Champion Cooling Systems. I just ordered one for my 1950 this week. It was only $200 too. There are some guys making knock offs of their radiators but they do have a manufacturers direct buy website so if you get it there you know its authentic and American made. __________________ My 1950 Chevy build

06-26-2020, 05:42 AM	#3
Iceman_70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Belgium Posts: 82	Re: Aluminum Radiator for '58 GMC 150? I have a Champion 3 row here as well ... Only negative thing is, I cracked the threads on one of the cooler line inverted flare fittings... and looking here on the forum, I was not the only one having this I solved it by Tig welding some -6 AN bungs to it. __________________ '56 Chevy stepside shortbed SBC350 - TH350 12-bolt rear

06-26-2020, 11:10 AM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,715	Re: Aluminum Radiator for '58 GMC 150? Take a look at this one from engineered cooling products. http://www.speedcooling.com/1955-195...-Radiator.html They also have one or more with electric fans and a shroud if that fits one's needs. Their radiator also has the V8 brackets built in. The brackets on my 48 radiator are about 1/8 inch thick. The one in the photos is mine from them for my 48. Well built, looks right and could be painted to look stock without close exam. I may sound like I get paid to advertise for them but I am extremely impressed with the one I bought from them. Attached Images __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

06-27-2020, 10:13 AM	#7
my56chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hebron Posts: 1,153	Re: Aluminum Radiator for '58 GMC 150? Check out AUTOCITY CLASSICS. https://www.autocityclassic.com/index.php?p=home 1955-1959 Chevy Pickup Radiator SL-284-AT Product ID: SL-284-AT Price: $199.00 Free Shipping __________________ RUBBER DOWN AND HIT THE ROAD!!! 1940 Ford Dlx Coupe 1969 Mach1

06-28-2020, 09:02 AM	#8
jmlloar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Keyser WV Posts: 246	Re: Aluminum Radiator for '58 GMC 150? Not sure on the 58 59 gmcs but a chevy rad wont fit a u.s. 55 to 57 gmc. since the rad cap on a chevy rad would be under the support and leave no way to fill it.

07-26-2020, 09:56 AM	#9
jmlloar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Keyser WV Posts: 246	Re: Aluminum Radiator for '58 GMC 150? notice the gmc fill pipe location. Attached Images



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