Radiator pads

[lutronjim]

I keep reading that the new pads are made whereby they don't crush as easily as the original. Thereby making the top metal brackets install at an angle.

Does anyone know of where pads might be purchased that install OK. Going to be installing new radiator and my original ones are in very baaad shape.

Thanks

[El Dorado Jim]

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/6072.html I got mine here and they worked great, I bought most of the stuff from them when I was building my truck, LMC was where I got whatever truckandcarshops didnt have

[70STOVEBOLT]

2/3 row or 4 row radiator?

[lutronjim]

Sorry its a 3 row

[HO455]

Have you checked with your local Chevrolet dealer?
Several years ago I ordered new GM 4 row pads when I moved to a larger radiator. GM used them in many models over decades of production.

[lutronjim]

HO455

I tried Chevy dealer - girl said their system just goes back to 1982. When I asked if they had a cross/reference manual I just got a blank stare.

The only thing I could find in the old parts manual this site has was something called a radiator cushion - not pad. I will admit I don't know how to use manual very well.

Do you happen to have a GM number for 1970 3 row pads?

Thanks

[HO455]

This photo shows the 4 row cushions i got from GM. Unfortunately I don't have the 3 row number. I got them from Wentworth Chevrolet here in Portland. You may have to find an old GM number so that they can look it up for the new replacement number. I can also look in my Hollander Interchange when I get home to see if there is more information for you.

[Classic Bowties]

Originally Posted by HO455

Have you checked with your local Chevrolet dealer?

Originally Posted by lutronjim

HO455

I tried Chevy dealer - girl said their system just goes back to 1982. When I asked if they had a cross/reference manual I just got a blank stare.

The metal GM upper/lower radiator mounting retainer brackets and the rubber cushion/pad part numbers have all been discontinued in both 2/3 & 4 core and are no longer available for order at the GM parts counter. If interested, we usually have several radiator mounting parts on hand and ready to ship in GM NOS, quality OE used and some repro. Feel free to drop us a pm or give us a call to discuss availability/options, Mel

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[Classic Bowties]

Just had a look to confirm and we currently have these GM NOS 2/3 core radiator mounting cushions/pads on hand and ready to ship. Mel
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[Classic Bowties]

Originally Posted by lutronjim

Does anyone know of where pads might be purchased that install OK. Going to be installing new radiator and my original ones are in very baaad shape.

Originally Posted by lutronjim

Sorry its a 3 row

lutronjim, just had a look at what we have been getting on the above pictured GM NOS 2/3 core radiator mounting parts, our last three sets of 2/3 core NOS rubber cushions/pads were invoiced @ $15. ea. and sold as part of full GM NOS eight piece mount setups each including two NOS upper clamps @ $30. ea. and two NOS lower saddle retainers @ $20. ea. for a total of $160. If you you are only after the 2/3 row NOS rubber cushions for both upper & lower mounting positions, cost would be $60. ($15. x qty. 4) plus $6. for USPS shipment. Mel