aluminum radiator for a 1965 c10

[rideblue00]

Sparky your at the top of my list now. I won't need one till spring tho. Like LDO asked any pics of it in place?
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[SparkyRnD]

I don't have any pics of them installed, but if someone wants to buy and install and take some decent pics, I'll knock off another $10.

The $425 is the price of the radiator, and the discounted price for the fan & shroud kit is $220. If you want a controller with relay, that is $75. Shipping is based on location, and rarely is over $65 throughout the lower 48 states.

[bama63]

american made and i actually worked there from 1980-1984 and still use them today, great people to work for and deal with,every aspect of each radiator is 100% in house from tube and fins to final construction and testing. been in business since 1956. http://www.cgj.com/store/product/gm-2063/

[gofastnut]

Originally Posted by bmur66

Whatever you do.....Do not buy a radiator from this outfit that I will link below'


http://www.speedcooling.com/1963-196...r/prod_37.html...

I almost bought a radiator from them...I'm SO glad I had my original repaired. and I pick it up tomorrow!!!!

[feedthafire]

BACK FROM THE DEAD! I WILL BE BUYING A RND. I like the product and love America

[SparkyRnD]

thanks, we'd be glad to build one for your rig

[66LSx]

Originally Posted by feedthafire

BACK FROM THE DEAD! I WILL BE BUYING A RND. I like the product and love America

RND on my list here also in the upcoming weeks once I finish wiring the LS....(and save a few more of my pennies)

Let me know what you think and some pics... would love to see one before I pull the trigger also.

[Robert Haas]

will you weld on threaded outlets for AN style fittings? if yes what does that run extra.

this is what I have now and after 8 years and 2 repairs I am ready for a replacement.

I welded on the electric fan mounts and overflow tank brackets.

[tincan1966]

I've always had good luck with the BeCool and Northern radiators I've bought.

[Lugnutz65]

I did not read every post on this thread, so sorry if this has been covered. I read a nice post a short while back about a very happy customer that installed a GRIFFIN radiator because the Champion he had was defective.

Here's the link.

I can't address the cost compared to other makes, but it sounds more and more that YOU USUALLY GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

[SparkyRnD]

yes, we can install AN fittings, and the price is usually $25-45 per depending on what size and how much time it takes to weld them on. PM me with details and I'll get a quote for you (include your zip code and I'll include shipping as well)

[fscboss]

I saw you post about radiators and you said you had detailed installation on a V8 Truck and a 6 cyl Truck on the board here but I couldn't find...would like to read it. Thanks

[SparkyRnD]

Did you get my PM?

[fscboss]

we bought a champion and it cools nice, and fits great.

[61_FL_Apache]

Im looking to buy a Champion... Sorry RnD, it just fits my budget right now..

I have an original shroud, but I don't see any tabs to bolt it up too.. What did you guys do to attach the shroud?

[tincan1966]

The original shrouds do not bolt to the radiator. There are supposed to be side plates that bolt to the radiator support on both sides. There's short ones for I6's and longer ones for V8's

[61_FL_Apache]

From the seller on ebay. "super-radiator "

This radiator, although the core isn't as big as your original, is an original radiator for your truck...Chevy made two size cores for the 60-62 truck. Although the core is slightly not as wide, the brackets make up the difference. It's my understanding that this rad will bolt right in your 61 even though the core isn't as wide. The holes on these brackets are 25 1/2 " on center horizontally. Measure your rad support to verify, but I have sold this rad to many a customer with the wider stock core and it bolted right in. Let me know...thanks!

Rick

- super-radiator

[Captainfab]

The '60-'62 radiators mount differently than the '63-'66's. The '60-'62's bolted directly to the radiator support and the metal fan shroud bolted to the radiator support on top of the radiator mounting brackets. The '63-'66 radiators sit into the saddles on the crossmember below, with the top hold down bracket. Then there are sheetmetal side shrouds that bolt to the radiator support, which the composite fan shroud bolts to.

[sharkskinman]

I've got one of those from Advance Auto it doesn't fit it's too wide it doesn't fit between the frame rails into the Saddles
it's up above the saddle on the actual frame rail making the center of the fan about a third of the way up the radiator

Also my 65 top mount is longer and not as tall

I would Love to see some Actual pictures of a Stock I6 with stock radiator and fan! !

[rvrfoot]

Originally Posted by corvettejim1968

i want a new radiator with an electric fan that will fit stock location for my 65c10. i found a Champion on ebay for just under $300. any other suggestions?

Did you get a aluminum radiator yet?

[shp4man]

Originally Posted by sharkskinman

I've got one of those from Advance Auto it doesn't fit it's too wide it doesn't fit between the frame rails into the Saddles
it's up above the saddle on the actual frame rail making the center of the fan about a third of the way up the radiator

Also my 65 top mount is longer and not as tall

I would Love to see some Actual pictures of a Stock I6 with stock radiator and fan! !

I put an aluminum replacement radiator in my 6 cylinder truck- here's how.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7986655

[rvrfoot]

I got one for my 66.

[HackJob65]

I just ordered a Be Cool 35202 for my LS swapped 65 $259 and free shipping on Summit

[racecougar]

Originally Posted by HackJob65

I just ordered a Be Cool 35202 for my LS swapped 65 $259 and free shipping on Summit

Still completely happy with mine.

[oliver63]

Originally Posted by SparkyRnD

I know this is an old thread, but we also make bolt-in aluminum radiators for these trucks, that are hand-made right here in the USA, with no plastic / epoxy. We are a Gold Vendor here as well. We also offer discounts for forum members, and you can take a look at our website here:
http://rndfabrication.com/C10early.html

This is a downflow style we made, and we can make them for any engine combo (no price increase), and transmission coolers are included at no additional cost:

I bought one of his...they dont fit very well...