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Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 02-18-2010, 03:42 PM

just about ready to sit my new 406/700r4 in the 65, so now i need to look for a fan and radiator, what did you guys use on your trucks, also how many cfms do i need, and where are the deals at on these things

**damnyankee36** · 02-18-2010, 10:54 PM

I did a little research on Champion Radiators and I don't remember seeing anything bad about them. It's what I plan on using.

Look here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I think 2800 CFM would be enough.

**TR65** · 02-19-2010, 12:15 AM

That is the one I bought. It seems pretty good. You can make it fit and use the original mounts and cushions with a little modification.

I wouldn't bolt thru the core to mount the fans though. I understand that will eventually kill the core. I built an aluminum angle frame to hold the fans.

TR

Alan's Classic · 02-20-2010, 08:55 AM

This is a Summit PN I used SUM-381328. Just set it in last week. Still have to mount it and figure out and fab up a fan shroud.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-20-2010, 11:25 AM

[QUOTE=Alan's Classic;3812823]This is a Summit PN I used SUM-381328. Just set it in last week. Still have to mount it and figure out and fab up a fan shroud.

Summit has a fan shroud for their radiators. They are like $99 and I think you can get a single or dual set up. http://www.summitracing.com/search/B...ord=fan+shroud and they are aluminum

Alan's Classic · 02-20-2010, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

Summit has a fan shroud for their radiators. They are like $99 and I think you can get a single or dual set up. http://www.summitracing.com/search/B...ord=fan+shroud and they are aluminum

Yeah, I saw them, but want to try to make my own. It would probably be cheaper just to buy one, but not as much fun.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-20-2010, 11:42 AM

How did you mount the bottom up?

Alan's Classic · 02-20-2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

How did you mount the bottom up?

I haven't yet, but planning on using the 67-72 mounts. I don't have any yet.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-20-2010, 11:51 AM

I wonder if the later model ones will work too. I have an 81 parts truck . I think i will take a look at that and see how it works. I won't be tearing into it untill the 27th though.

02-18-2010, 03:42 PM	#1
Hillbilly Deluxe 65 Wheelin' and Dealin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: poquoson va Posts: 320	electric fan and aluminum radiator questions? just about ready to sit my new 406/700r4 in the 65, so now i need to look for a fan and radiator, what did you guys use on your trucks, also how many cfms do i need, and where are the deals at on these things __________________ 1965 Chevy c-10 fleetside long bed with 06 gto LS2/T56 inside Porterbuilt Extreme front and rear 12bolt w/ eaton tru-trac 4:11 gears 1BADD65 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2601700

02-18-2010, 10:54 PM	#2
damnyankee36 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 724	Re: electric fan and aluminum radiator questions? I did a little research on Champion Radiators and I don't remember seeing anything bad about them. It's what I plan on using. Look here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT I think 2800 CFM would be enough.

02-19-2010, 12:15 AM	#3
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: electric fan and aluminum radiator questions? That is the one I bought. It seems pretty good. You can make it fit and use the original mounts and cushions with a little modification. I wouldn't bolt thru the core to mount the fans though. I understand that will eventually kill the core. I built an aluminum angle frame to hold the fans. TR Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

02-20-2010, 08:55 AM	#4
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: electric fan and aluminum radiator questions? This is a Summit PN I used SUM-381328. Just set it in last week. Still have to mount it and figure out and fab up a fan shroud. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

02-20-2010, 11:25 AM	#5
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: electric fan and aluminum radiator questions? [QUOTE=Alan's Classic;3812823]This is a Summit PN I used SUM-381328. Just set it in last week. Still have to mount it and figure out and fab up a fan shroud. Summit has a fan shroud for their radiators. They are like $99 and I think you can get a single or dual set up. http://www.summitracing.com/search/B...ord=fan+shroud and they are aluminum __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

02-20-2010, 11:42 AM	#7
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: electric fan and aluminum radiator questions? How did you mount the bottom up? __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

02-20-2010, 11:51 AM	#9
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: electric fan and aluminum radiator questions? I wonder if the later model ones will work too. I have an 81 parts truck . I think i will take a look at that and see how it works. I won't be tearing into it untill the 27th though. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

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