Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slammed66 · 02-16-2012, 09:12 PM

Hey fella's I'm in the market for a radiator for my 64.
I want aluminum , and I'd like the tank to look moulded more then fabricated.
Show me what ya got and where ya got it!

Thanks in advance Slammed66
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GMR-PERFORMANCE · 02-17-2012, 10:29 AM

Thats a champion for my 62

vin63 · 02-17-2012, 11:52 AM

LostMy65 · 12-14-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GMR-PERFORMANCE

Thats a champion for my 62

Do you have a pic of it installed?
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juanz1947 · 02-18-2012, 12:33 AM

Here the aluminum Rad 2 roll I think it 1 inch rolls I got for 150 from Pomona car swap meet I have a 250 straight 6

Slammed66 · 02-20-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by juanz1947

Here the aluminum Rad 2 roll I think it 1 inch rolls I got for 150 from Pomona car swap meet I have a 250 straight 6

Kool thanks fella's this is the look im wanting now to find a retailer.

pomonas a long drive, id do it again. but its a loooong drive hahaha

GMR-PERFORMANCE · 12-14-2012, 04:18 PM

Yes but not at a great angle it fits 100% like stock. I posted a pic of the stocker vs the champion 100% match. I have a stock fan shroud that is trimmed back a bit but other than that it works great even on a 408 SBC with 11.2 comp ratio no issues in AZ heat at all. Metal fan with clutch as well.. Keep it simple

GMR-PERFORMANCE · 12-14-2012, 04:25 PM

side by side

LostMy65 · 12-14-2012, 05:05 PM

Recently online I saw a 60-62 aluminum one that had the forming across the top similar to an original.
I'll see if I can find the pic and post it.
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willyp · 12-14-2012, 05:49 PM

3 row champion installed with shoud and 16 inch electric fan..fits great and works well.

travz500 · 01-18-2013, 11:56 PM

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3 row champion installed with shoud and 16 inch electric fan..fits great and works well.

Hey willyp nice truck by the way but can you get some better close up pics of how the shroud mounted to the radiator I ordered 2 of them for different trucks and there is no holes in the end of the radiator channel to bolt thru the holes are in the shroud and also did you just drill holes in the shroud and bolt on your fan? I also ordered the 4 rows but they are the same on the ends as yours

willyp · 01-19-2013, 05:58 PM

trav, just drill your own holes to attach the fan to the shroud with small nuts, bolts and washers and the shroud to the radiator. i would also use sheet metal screws to attach the shroud to the radiator incase you have leaks, the shoud and fan will come out quick as one piece. im outta town for the weekend so ill post pics monday.

LostMy65 · 12-15-2012, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Recently online I saw a 60-62 aluminum one that had the forming across the top similar to an original.
I'll see if I can find the pic and post it.
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Found it:
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I can't get the link to work while I'm mobile.
It's on ebay as a 60-62 Chevy Truck Aluminum Stamped Radiator.

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travz500 · 12-15-2012, 12:59 AM

willyp where did you get that radiator? did it come with the shroud and electric fan? I like the way it fits in there

willyp · 12-15-2012, 01:34 PM

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willyp where did you get that radiator? did it come with the shroud and electric fan? I like the way it fits in there

http://www.radiators4less.com/

it came with the shourd and fan..but it was extra $$

great customer service, good price and the people are nice.

64tantruck · 12-15-2012, 08:07 PM

Good Pics. We bought the same champion radiator 4 core. Hope it keeps the 327 cool. Nice to see different setups with elec fans etc...

Glenn

**Captainfab** · 12-15-2012, 01:26 AM

Here's the link.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/60-62-CHEVRO...3b4eaa&vxp=mtr

I do like that look also.

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Found it:
<<edit>>
I can't get the link to work while I'm mobile.
It's on ebay as a 60-62 Chevy Truck Aluminum Stamped Radiator.

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ChevyFreak60 · 12-14-2012, 09:54 PM

Nice looking rads!! I think I am going to have to replace the one on my blue 65 k10, thanks for posting.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-16-2012, 12:33 PM

I will just throw mine in just so I can post something...

jchav62 · 12-17-2012, 12:46 PM

We have a Champion in the '65. Scored it here from a fellow member.

Pro Performance · 12-18-2012, 09:17 PM

Yes, I think the Champion is a good way to go fir what you have, and they have a good price also.

http://www.azproperformance.com/Cham...284-MC284.html

williamsboys · 12-31-2012, 12:57 PM

I'm going with the champion as well with the electric fan. Do I still need to put the two metal braces and seals on the sides which I think are for the shroud to mount to? Or will it sitting in the cradles and the top mount be sufficient?
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**Clyde65** · 12-31-2012, 01:33 PM

It will sit there fine, I put the sides on to ensure the air goes through the rad and not around it.

Pro Performance · 12-31-2012, 02:53 PM

Yes, agreed.... you will definitely want to channel all air possible through the radiator. Any gaps around it, you will want to put a filler panel of some sort, to force the air to go through the radiator.

414banger · 12-31-2012, 05:19 PM

here is mine for the 65 it is in truck now but do not have a pic of that yet

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02-16-2012, 09:12 PM	#1
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? Hey fella's I'm in the market for a radiator for my 64. I want aluminum , and I'd like the tank to look moulded more then fabricated. Show me what ya got and where ya got it! Thanks in advance Slammed66 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

02-17-2012, 10:29 AM	#2
GMR-PERFORMANCE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keller TX Posts: 836	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? Thats a champion for my 62 Attached Images __________________ 62 long box with a little SBC http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=510631 http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561798652HdwqzG

02-17-2012, 11:52 AM	#3
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

02-18-2012, 12:33 AM	#5
juanz1947 rusty 66 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: wrightwood ca Posts: 462	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? Here the aluminum Rad 2 roll I think it 1 inch rolls I got for 150 from Pomona car swap meet I have a 250 straight 6 __________________ 1947 chevy fleetmaster http://www.cbforum.net/forum/ 1966 chevy c10 long bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439219 1970 chevy impala custom http://www.layitlow.com/forums/index...pic=349867&hl=

12-14-2012, 04:18 PM	#7
GMR-PERFORMANCE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keller TX Posts: 836	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? Yes but not at a great angle it fits 100% like stock. I posted a pic of the stocker vs the champion 100% match. I have a stock fan shroud that is trimmed back a bit but other than that it works great even on a 408 SBC with 11.2 comp ratio no issues in AZ heat at all. Metal fan with clutch as well.. Keep it simple Attached Images __________________ 62 long box with a little SBC http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=510631 http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561798652HdwqzG

12-14-2012, 04:25 PM	#8
GMR-PERFORMANCE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keller TX Posts: 836	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? side by side Attached Images __________________ 62 long box with a little SBC http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=510631 http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561798652HdwqzG

12-14-2012, 05:05 PM	#9
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? Recently online I saw a 60-62 aluminum one that had the forming across the top similar to an original. I'll see if I can find the pic and post it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-14-2012, 05:49 PM	#10
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? 3 row champion installed with shoud and 16 inch electric fan..fits great and works well. Attached Images __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

01-19-2013, 05:58 PM	#12
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? trav, just drill your own holes to attach the fan to the shroud with small nuts, bolts and washers and the shroud to the radiator. i would also use sheet metal screws to attach the shroud to the radiator incase you have leaks, the shoud and fan will come out quick as one piece. im outta town for the weekend so ill post pics monday. __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

12-15-2012, 12:59 AM	#14
travz500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: ozawkie ks Posts: 945	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? willyp where did you get that radiator? did it come with the shroud and electric fan? I like the way it fits in there

12-15-2012, 08:07 PM	#16
64tantruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jamesville NY Posts: 225	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? Good Pics. We bought the same champion radiator 4 core. Hope it keeps the 327 cool. Nice to see different setups with elec fans etc... Glenn

12-14-2012, 09:54 PM	#18
ChevyFreak60 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nambe, New Mexico Posts: 407	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? Nice looking rads!! I think I am going to have to replace the one on my blue 65 k10, thanks for posting. __________________ 1960 Chevy Stepside 2wd 1966 Chevy Fleetside 2wd 1965 Chevy Suburban 2wd 1965 Chevy Fleetside 4X4 1960 Chevy Fleetside BBW 2wd

12-16-2012, 12:33 PM	#19
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? I will just throw mine in just so I can post something... Attached Images __________________ "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

12-17-2012, 12:46 PM	#20
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? We have a Champion in the '65. Scored it here from a fellow member. __________________ 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

12-18-2012, 09:17 PM	#21
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? Yes, I think the Champion is a good way to go fir what you have, and they have a good price also. http://www.azproperformance.com/Cham...284-MC284.html



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12-31-2012, 12:57 PM	#22
williamsboys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: fairhope al Posts: 397	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? I'm going with the champion as well with the electric fan. Do I still need to put the two metal braces and seals on the sides which I think are for the shroud to mount to? Or will it sitting in the cradles and the top mount be sufficient? Posted via Mobile Device

12-31-2012, 01:33 PM	#23
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,547	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? It will sit there fine, I put the sides on to ensure the air goes through the rad and not around it. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-31-2012, 02:53 PM	#24
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? Yes, agreed.... you will definitely want to channel all air possible through the radiator. Any gaps around it, you will want to put a filler panel of some sort, to force the air to go through the radiator.

12-31-2012, 05:19 PM	#25
414banger Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: jackson, ohio Posts: 304	Re: Aluminum rads! Who's got em and wants to show em off?? here is mine for the 65 it is in truck now but do not have a pic of that yet

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