Can a 71 rad supt be made to work on a 68? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Danny Bost · 09-29-2011, 10:53 PM

I had some scrap metal haulers come and take some stuff from my house the other day while I wasn't there. BIG mistake. They hauled off the rad supt to my 68 front end that I am putting on my 71. Is there a way to make the 71 rad supt work. I know I will need to remove the headlamp mounts that protrude and make the holes for the adjusters. Is there anything else, or is this just not going to work?

Danny Bost · 10-01-2011, 11:37 AM

Any suggestions??

evilways · 10-04-2011, 01:57 AM

I had one on my 67. Fit like any other. The headlights are the only problem. I could not get the lights to sit right. I tried a couple different things, but couldn’t get away from the lights bugging out or being out of alignment of the bezel. Long story short I found a 67/68 core and replaced it. If anyone else has had good results they might chime in, but I got tired of messing around with it.

Danny Bost · 10-04-2011, 08:41 AM

Thanks for the reply. I am going to be looking for the correct support, but I am just getting back to work after being laid off, so money is a bit of an issue as well.

gcburdic · 10-04-2011, 09:53 AM

I think these are opposite from what you are looking but thought they could help??

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454839

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399960

Danny Bost · 03-31-2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

I think these are opposite from what you are looking but thought they could help??

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454839

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399960

The second one is exactly what I needed. I don't know how I missed your reply, but thanks a bunch.
Danny

gysgtc · 04-01-2012, 06:15 AM

I am doing the same mod to mine right now.

Danny Bost · 04-01-2012, 09:30 AM

I wouldn't bother except the rad support I have is totally rust free and I am on a tight budget. Labor is cheap when it is for myself. The second link the earlier post is pretty good. It shows a lot on what needs to be done.
Danny

Dano69c10 · 04-01-2012, 12:23 PM

Yes you can, I've done a few. Just remove the '71 headlight buckets. The '68 buckets are underneath. If I remember corectly you just have to drill a tiny hole for the headlight holder spring.

gysgtc · 04-01-2012, 03:19 PM

Same here. I already have a clean 69 rad. sup. My 67 rad. sup is rusted under the battery tray pretty bad. It is not real easy for sure.

09-29-2011, 10:53 PM	#1
Danny Bost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aztec NM Posts: 229	Can a 71 rad supt be made to work on a 68? I had some scrap metal haulers come and take some stuff from my house the other day while I wasn't there. BIG mistake. They hauled off the rad supt to my 68 front end that I am putting on my 71. Is there a way to make the 71 rad supt work. I know I will need to remove the headlamp mounts that protrude and make the holes for the adjusters. Is there anything else, or is this just not going to work? __________________ Danny 71 SWB

10-01-2011, 11:37 AM	#2
Danny Bost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aztec NM Posts: 229	Re: Can a 71 rad supt be made to work on a 68? Any suggestions?? __________________ Danny 71 SWB

10-04-2011, 01:57 AM	#3
evilways Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 226	Re: Can a 71 rad supt be made to work on a 68? I had one on my 67. Fit like any other. The headlights are the only problem. I could not get the lights to sit right. I tried a couple different things, but couldn’t get away from the lights bugging out or being out of alignment of the bezel. Long story short I found a 67/68 core and replaced it. If anyone else has had good results they might chime in, but I got tired of messing around with it. __________________ Mark 1967 C/10 stepside lwb daily driver 1968 C/10 fleetside lwb parts truck 1971 Cheyenne Super swb project

10-04-2011, 08:41 AM	#4
Danny Bost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aztec NM Posts: 229	Re: Can a 71 rad supt be made to work on a 68? Thanks for the reply. I am going to be looking for the correct support, but I am just getting back to work after being laid off, so money is a bit of an issue as well. __________________ Danny 71 SWB

10-04-2011, 09:53 AM	#5
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,299	Re: Can a 71 rad supt be made to work on a 68? I think these are opposite from what you are looking but thought they could help?? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454839 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399960 __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

04-01-2012, 06:15 AM	#7
gysgtc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sutton, WV Posts: 340	Re: Can a 71 rad supt be made to work on a 68? I am doing the same mod to mine right now.

04-01-2012, 09:30 AM	#8
Danny Bost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aztec NM Posts: 229	Re: Can a 71 rad supt be made to work on a 68? I wouldn't bother except the rad support I have is totally rust free and I am on a tight budget. Labor is cheap when it is for myself. The second link the earlier post is pretty good. It shows a lot on what needs to be done. Danny __________________ Danny 71 SWB

04-01-2012, 12:23 PM	#9
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: Can a 71 rad supt be made to work on a 68? Yes you can, I've done a few. Just remove the '71 headlight buckets. The '68 buckets are underneath. If I remember corectly you just have to drill a tiny hole for the headlight holder spring. __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

04-01-2012, 03:19 PM	#10
gysgtc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sutton, WV Posts: 340	Re: Can a 71 rad supt be made to work on a 68? Same here. I already have a clean 69 rad. sup. My 67 rad. sup is rusted under the battery tray pretty bad. It is not real easy for sure.



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