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DanJC · 09-05-2019, 10:47 AM

Been along time since I've posted but am finally getting back to my son's project. Using info. found here we have shortend the lwb box and added a '73-'87. Both those projects are unfinished but are coming along.
My question is this. The pickup originally had a 6 and we have installed a V8. I found a V8 radiator at the wrecking yard to struggling alittle to get it mounted up. I think it came from a later 60-60 (don't remember the year) having a little bit of a time getting the newer rad. into the '60. Any tips or tricks here?
Next, the small block has an alternator and the pickup originally had a generator - I know this is hotrodding 101- but can someone walk me through how to convert the gen. wiring to alternator?
Thanks!

**Captainfab** · 09-05-2019, 11:45 PM

If you got a '63-'66 radiator, it will not mount up in a '60-'62 without adding crossmember to sit it on and adding the top support. The '60-'62 radiator will have flanges on both sides to bolt directly to the radiator support. Also a '60-'62 radiator will have the inlet in the middle of the top tank.

DanJC · 09-06-2019, 09:50 AM

Thanks for good info - that will help me I.D. what I've got and what I need-

DanJC · 09-06-2019, 10:11 AM

Just found the FAQ that should cover my alternator question - thanks for not flaming me for asking a question that has been covered so extensively already

09-05-2019, 10:47 AM	#1
DanJC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miles City MT Posts: 23	I6 to V8 1960 Been along time since I've posted but am finally getting back to my son's project. Using info. found here we have shortend the lwb box and added a '73-'87. Both those projects are unfinished but are coming along. My question is this. The pickup originally had a 6 and we have installed a V8. I found a V8 radiator at the wrecking yard to struggling alittle to get it mounted up. I think it came from a later 60-60 (don't remember the year) having a little bit of a time getting the newer rad. into the '60. Any tips or tricks here? Next, the small block has an alternator and the pickup originally had a generator - I know this is hotrodding 101- but can someone walk me through how to convert the gen. wiring to alternator? Thanks!

09-05-2019, 11:45 PM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: I6 to V8 1960 If you got a '63-'66 radiator, it will not mount up in a '60-'62 without adding crossmember to sit it on and adding the top support. The '60-'62 radiator will have flanges on both sides to bolt directly to the radiator support. Also a '60-'62 radiator will have the inlet in the middle of the top tank. __________________ 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

09-06-2019, 09:50 AM	#3
DanJC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miles City MT Posts: 23	Re: I6 to V8 1960 Thanks for good info - that will help me I.D. what I've got and what I need-

09-06-2019, 10:11 AM	#4
DanJC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miles City MT Posts: 23	Re: I6 to V8 1960 Just found the FAQ that should cover my alternator question - thanks for not flaming me for asking a question that has been covered so extensively already



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