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resto_rookie · 07-01-2015, 07:16 AM

Bought a "direct replacement" radiator from classic industries along with new core support and mounts. For some reason the radiator is about 3/4" too tall and I would have to use spacers in order to use factory style mounts. Any suggestions other than changing radiators again?
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**chiefcfd** · 07-01-2015, 07:24 AM

You may have to trim the rubber pads. I have read on here that the repops are larger. I had to do that on my aluminum radiator. Once you get the bolts started it should squeeze into place. Also place some lube on the rubber.

resto_rookie · 07-01-2015, 07:34 AM

I'm not sure that will be enough but I'll try. The bottom mounts weren't sitting down far enough either so I trimmed the core support but that didn't give me much. Thought about fabbing a top mount that covered whole top of radiator. Would I still need to put some kind of rubber between that and radiator? Thanks
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**chiefcfd** · 07-01-2015, 07:50 AM

Yes, it should rest in rubber.

resto_rookie · 07-01-2015, 08:40 AM

Ok thanks
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68panelman · 07-01-2015, 08:50 AM

I would talk to CI before modifying anything, If its sold as "direct replacement" it should do that. I'm sure it cost you a lot of money, so why should it cost you more?

resto_rookie · 07-01-2015, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

I would talk to CI before modifying anything, If its sold as "direct replacement" it should do that. I'm sure it cost you a lot of money, so why should it cost you more?

You're right it wasn't cheap lol. But I mounted it temporarily when I got my engine put together so I could fire it up and break it in before I got new support and mounts so I figured I would just deal with it now
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07-01-2015, 07:16 AM	#1
resto_rookie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hardinsburg, KY Posts: 61	Radiator? Bought a "direct replacement" radiator from classic industries along with new core support and mounts. For some reason the radiator is about 3/4" too tall and I would have to use spacers in order to use factory style mounts. Any suggestions other than changing radiators again? Posted via Mobile Device

07-01-2015, 07:24 AM	#2
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 510	Re: Radiator? You may have to trim the rubber pads. I have read on here that the repops are larger. I had to do that on my aluminum radiator. Once you get the bolts started it should squeeze into place. Also place some lube on the rubber. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

07-01-2015, 07:50 AM	#4
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 510	Re: Radiator? Yes, it should rest in rubber. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

07-01-2015, 08:50 AM	#6
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,450	Re: Radiator? I would talk to CI before modifying anything, If its sold as "direct replacement" it should do that. I'm sure it cost you a lot of money, so why should it cost you more?

07-01-2015, 07:34 AM	#3
resto_rookie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hardinsburg, KY Posts: 61	I'm not sure that will be enough but I'll try. The bottom mounts weren't sitting down far enough either so I trimmed the core support but that didn't give me much. Thought about fabbing a top mount that covered whole top of radiator. Would I still need to put some kind of rubber between that and radiator? Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

07-01-2015, 08:40 AM	#5
resto_rookie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hardinsburg, KY Posts: 61	Ok thanks Posted via Mobile Device



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