1960 V8 Swap Radiator Hose Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71stub · 09-29-2009, 10:10 AM

I installed an 83 GMC crossmember in my 1960 short fleet and put a 350/700R4 in the truck. My question is what radiator hose will work on my application. I am using the stock 6 cylinder radiator along with a long water pump setup. I can use a flex hose for the upper but I am wondering if anybody has any done this and knows what they used for a lower. Thanks in advance.

jonzcustomshop · 09-29-2009, 01:14 PM

My 64 (stock gm) uses a hard line-metal hose for the upper, can you just get a correct v8 rad hose for the lower from the parts store?

71stub · 09-29-2009, 01:53 PM

The 6 cylinder radiator has the upper hose in the center of the radiator and not off to the drivers side like the factory V8 radiator. I am unsure if the lower outlet is in the same location as the V8 radiator and those trucks also came with a short water pump...

jchav62 · 09-29-2009, 03:07 PM

I think you can go to the parts store and ask for a hose for a 1960 with a 283. That's what I do for my '62. It has the upper hose in the center also. The offset radiators didn't come out until 63, I believe. 60-62's are in the center...v8 or 6.

**Captainfab** · 09-30-2009, 12:22 AM

If you go with an original style upper hose, you will also have to use a straight thermostat housing and not the common angled thermostat housing. You might be able to use an original style lower hose, and just trim it a little to compensate for the long water pump.

MacAttack · 09-30-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

I think you can go to the parts store and ask for a hose for a 1960 with a 283.

That's exactly what I did, Hoser. I went with the Summit (aluminum) swivel thermostat cover and a 70' Monte Carlo upper hose. A small trim and it fit perfectly.

71stub · 09-30-2009, 08:34 AM

I have the center thermostat housing and the radiator is out of a 62 with a 6 cyl and has the outlet in the center also. A flex hose for the upper will work fine and I will see if the lower will work once its trimmed.

cliffy · 09-30-2009, 01:47 PM

my 60 has a v8 in there now with a stock lower hose.

09-29-2009, 10:10 AM	#1
71stub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Forman, ND Posts: 365	1960 V8 Swap Radiator Hose Question I installed an 83 GMC crossmember in my 1960 short fleet and put a 350/700R4 in the truck. My question is what radiator hose will work on my application. I am using the stock 6 cylinder radiator along with a long water pump setup. I can use a flex hose for the upper but I am wondering if anybody has any done this and knows what they used for a lower. Thanks in advance. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Short Fleet - 468BB/TH400, Tilt, Tach, PS, PB 1967 Custom Short Fleet - 327/4spd

09-29-2009, 01:14 PM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 1960 V8 Swap Radiator Hose Question My 64 (stock gm) uses a hard line-metal hose for the upper, can you just get a correct v8 rad hose for the lower from the parts store?

09-29-2009, 01:53 PM	#3
71stub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Forman, ND Posts: 365	Re: 1960 V8 Swap Radiator Hose Question The 6 cylinder radiator has the upper hose in the center of the radiator and not off to the drivers side like the factory V8 radiator. I am unsure if the lower outlet is in the same location as the V8 radiator and those trucks also came with a short water pump... __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Short Fleet - 468BB/TH400, Tilt, Tach, PS, PB 1967 Custom Short Fleet - 327/4spd

09-29-2009, 03:07 PM	#4
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 1960 V8 Swap Radiator Hose Question I think you can go to the parts store and ask for a hose for a 1960 with a 283. That's what I do for my '62. It has the upper hose in the center also. The offset radiators didn't come out until 63, I believe. 60-62's are in the center...v8 or 6. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 09-29-2009 at 03:08 PM.

09-30-2009, 12:22 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 1960 V8 Swap Radiator Hose Question If you go with an original style upper hose, you will also have to use a straight thermostat housing and not the common angled thermostat housing. You might be able to use an original style lower hose, and just trim it a little to compensate for the long water pump. __________________ 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

09-30-2009, 08:34 AM	#7
71stub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Forman, ND Posts: 365	Re: 1960 V8 Swap Radiator Hose Question I have the center thermostat housing and the radiator is out of a 62 with a 6 cyl and has the outlet in the center also. A flex hose for the upper will work fine and I will see if the lower will work once its trimmed. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Short Fleet - 468BB/TH400, Tilt, Tach, PS, PB 1967 Custom Short Fleet - 327/4spd

09-30-2009, 01:47 PM	#8
cliffy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 60	Re: 1960 V8 Swap Radiator Hose Question my 60 has a v8 in there now with a stock lower hose. __________________ my o/l says the truck has a vibration at 65 mph..I said its ok, it goes away at 90.



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