radiator

[merlin3]

i called a local radiator shop and asked for a quality direct replacement radiator for a big block that will bolt right in.we agreed on a aluminum Northern brand,i tried to install it but it is too thick and the note from Northern says it will need custom fabricated brackets.so were can i get a quality radiator that bolts in? i don't want to deal with custom brackets.thanks 72 c10 2wd 509 cu in

[vidman]

I have a Be-Cool 4 core and all i had to do is use the stock 4 core mounts and notch a little off the support to make it fit. very simple

[merlin3]

vidman,your mounts are mounted to the left and right tanks on top right? on my Northern there is no way for a mount to go on the side with the filler neck [top],also are there different size mounts for these trucks,3 row 4 row?

[Orange67]

Merlin, I put a 4 core in my 67 that had a 2 core in it. LMC had the correct brackets and bushings and a replacement shroud too. I purchased the radiator from a local parts house and everything bolted right in. The unfortunate thing is, to replace the bottom brackets, I had to remove the core support as my frame was directly below the brackets IIRC they are riveted to the support.

[GASoline71]

I had a 4 core in mine from the factory. I got an aluminum 2 core (with 4 core tanks) off of ebay for about 125 bones. Fit perfect.

Gary

[vidman]

There is 2-3 row mounts and 4 row mounts as well. and yes my 4 row mounts are on the top of the rad support

[merlin3]

we called Northern they said other guys are having the same problem with attaching a mount to outlet side of radiator.they are making a new style radiator and sending it to me.got my new upper and lower mounts today they are a'lot wider than what was on the truck,guess i got it figured out, thanks.