Radiator/core support question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

77c10 · 06-13-2014, 09:18 AM

I hav a 77 C-10 with a 82 core support and front sheet metal. Until recently it had an LT1 from a Camaro in it and I used the Camaro radiator. I got rid of that motor and went with a 1st gen 350.

My question is, does the radiator set directly on the core support on the rubber pads? I tried it last night and the radiator was about two to three inches too short to reach the mounting brackets at the top. The radiator I bought was a Spectra CU730 which shows to be 28.35" tall. I'm not sure if there is a taller radiator made or not. I got the one that it called for from Auto Zone.

Sorry if this is hard to follow, I will take some pictures tonight to better illustrate what I am talking about if needed.

Thanks,
Tim

**old Rusty C10** · 06-13-2014, 11:16 AM

when I needed a new radiator the new aluminum core rads were a different size. I had to go with a different shroud and mount for it... the lower ones were movable and I got some kind of bracket off a newer truck... its been a while I forget how it went in

RandyP · 06-13-2014, 11:23 AM

It is not 28" tall. Maybe 28" wide, but not tall.

77c10 · 06-13-2014, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

It is not 28" tall. Maybe 28" wide, but not tall.

Now that I think about it, you are right. Auto Zone has it listed backwards on their website.

**old Rusty C10** · 06-13-2014, 11:42 AM

its ok a lot of the guys who work in auto zone do everything backwards

bdiamond · 06-13-2014, 08:53 PM

I saw a truck in the salvage yard the other day with extruded aluminum risers to mount the rubber isolators in. They were about 2" tall or so. They looked factory, they were riveted in too. I had never seen anything like this before V6 maybe?

06-13-2014, 09:18 AM	#1
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Radiator/core support question I hav a 77 C-10 with a 82 core support and front sheet metal. Until recently it had an LT1 from a Camaro in it and I used the Camaro radiator. I got rid of that motor and went with a 1st gen 350. My question is, does the radiator set directly on the core support on the rubber pads? I tried it last night and the radiator was about two to three inches too short to reach the mounting brackets at the top. The radiator I bought was a Spectra CU730 which shows to be 28.35" tall. I'm not sure if there is a taller radiator made or not. I got the one that it called for from Auto Zone. Sorry if this is hard to follow, I will take some pictures tonight to better illustrate what I am talking about if needed. Thanks, Tim __________________ 77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool"

06-13-2014, 11:16 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Radiator/core support question when I needed a new radiator the new aluminum core rads were a different size. I had to go with a different shroud and mount for it... the lower ones were movable and I got some kind of bracket off a newer truck... its been a while I forget how it went in __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-13-2014, 11:23 AM	#3
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Radiator/core support question It is not 28" tall. Maybe 28" wide, but not tall. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

06-13-2014, 11:42 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Radiator/core support question its ok a lot of the guys who work in auto zone do everything backwards __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-13-2014, 08:53 PM	#6
bdiamond Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 459	Re: Radiator/core support question I saw a truck in the salvage yard the other day with extruded aluminum risers to mount the rubber isolators in. They were about 2" tall or so. They looked factory, they were riveted in too. I had never seen anything like this before V6 maybe?



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