Upper rad support for wider rads? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigmoe · 11-19-2019, 11:42 AM

65 C10. What are others doing for an upper rad support for wider aftermarket rads? Brothers sells a wider one that has been on back order forever. My truck was missing the stock one so I don’t even have one I can widen.

skyphix · 11-19-2019, 11:46 AM

I'm not as familiar with the 65, but on my squarebody I am making mine out of two pieces of L shaped aluminum (L channel aluminum) and a flat piece of aluminum. Pretty simple. Stole the idea from another member here. Not sure if something like that might work for you.

bigmoe · 11-19-2019, 12:43 PM

I could probably make something but it’s pretty front and centre in the engine compartment so I want it to look nice.

skyphix · 11-19-2019, 05:12 PM

This is from member Rich84's build... I believe also a squarebody. Its what convinced me to go this way - I think it looks really clean.

**The Rocknrod** · 11-19-2019, 05:25 PM

Aspen in Arizona makes new units.

**PGSigns** · 11-20-2019, 08:27 AM

The issue you have with running a wider radiator is the way the inner fenders tie in. They get in the way. There are several bolt in options for the 65 that work just fine. No need to cut a bunch of stuff up.
Jimmy

11-19-2019, 11:42 AM	#1
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 995	Upper rad support for wider rads? 65 C10. What are others doing for an upper rad support for wider aftermarket rads? Brothers sells a wider one that has been on back order forever. My truck was missing the stock one so I don’t even have one I can widen.

11-19-2019, 11:46 AM	#2
skyphix Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Hampden, ME Posts: 408	Re: Upper rad support for wider rads? I'm not as familiar with the 65, but on my squarebody I am making mine out of two pieces of L shaped aluminum (L channel aluminum) and a flat piece of aluminum. Pretty simple. Stole the idea from another member here. Not sure if something like that might work for you. __________________ Eric 1980 C10 SWB 2003 Chevy Suburban 2500 LT

11-19-2019, 12:43 PM	#3
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 995	Re: Upper rad support for wider rads? I could probably make something but it’s pretty front and centre in the engine compartment so I want it to look nice.

11-19-2019, 05:12 PM	#4
skyphix Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Hampden, ME Posts: 408	Re: Upper rad support for wider rads? This is from member Rich84's build... I believe also a squarebody. Its what convinced me to go this way - I think it looks really clean. __________________ Eric 1980 C10 SWB 2003 Chevy Suburban 2500 LT

11-19-2019, 05:25 PM	#5
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Upper rad support for wider rads? Aspen in Arizona makes new units. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-20-2019, 08:27 AM	#6
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Upper rad support for wider rads? The issue you have with running a wider radiator is the way the inner fenders tie in. They get in the way. There are several bolt in options for the 65 that work just fine. No need to cut a bunch of stuff up. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

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