Radiator for 350 in 1961 Chevy Apache - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BruceTheTruckingCat · 12-20-2015, 12:12 AM

Hi i just bought a 1961 Chevy. After driving around one day and the top of radiator had two holes I try patching it but it just started to come out again . So i wondering what would a be good radiator for truck. It has 350 Chevy small 4 Manuel and live In CA so it can very hot.

**Captainfab** · 12-20-2015, 12:48 AM

That is somewhat going to depend on what your budget is. Many guys purchase the cheap China made aluminum radiators seen on ebay for around $200. You can buy a quality made in USA aluminum or copper and brass radiator but it will cost you 2x as much as the Chinese radiator. For a quality USA radiator check Entropy radiator or RnD Fabrication found in the Vendor Marketplace here on the forum.

http://www.entropyrad.com/

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=591690

Brad54 · 12-20-2015, 02:12 AM

I had a reproduction copper/brass radiator for a 3/4-ton truck in my '61 C-10 Suburban. Bolted into the stock core support. 3-row, and without a fan shroud it kept the engine cool in Atlanta traffic in the summer.

-Brad

notsolo · 12-20-2015, 11:29 AM

My 283 with same Old radiator like yours, runs cool, I could pop the cap off anytime. No overheating. Any local radiator shops that rebuild, re-core older radiators?

ImpalaJim · 12-20-2015, 11:33 AM

I agreath take it to a local rad shop. Guy here in my town I have his work in 3 cars and 2 tractors. I would rather feed a local guy as to throwing money else where

blown240 · 12-20-2015, 11:41 AM

I have a stock radiator in my 61 with a 350 and it cools great, as long as you have a good fan too. I'm also in so-cal....

SparkyRnD · 12-22-2015, 11:15 AM

While we don't currently list them for 1960-1962 Chevy trucks, we should be able to make them just like all the others before & after it. We'd need an original to build a prototype from, and would offer a discount in exchange for helping test fit. Contact me if you are interested.

Also, we are an American owned & operated company, a sponsor on this site, and we make everything by hand (TIG welded) with NO epoxy or plastic ever, and we used domestically sourced material.

number10 · 12-22-2015, 02:27 PM

Speedway house brand aluminum less than $150.00 No drain no trans cooler was here in a day. Works great 350 T5

12-20-2015, 12:12 AM	#1
BruceTheTruckingCat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: brentwood Posts: 13	Radiator for 350 in 1961 Chevy Apache Hi i just bought a 1961 Chevy. After driving around one day and the top of radiator had two holes I try patching it but it just started to come out again . So i wondering what would a be good radiator for truck. It has 350 Chevy small 4 Manuel and live In CA so it can very hot. Attached Images __________________ 1961 Chevy Apache 1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88 royale brougham http://www.cardomain.com/ride/408821...vrolet-apache/

12-20-2015, 12:48 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Radiator for 350 in 1961 Chevy Apache That is somewhat going to depend on what your budget is. Many guys purchase the cheap China made aluminum radiators seen on ebay for around $200. You can buy a quality made in USA aluminum or copper and brass radiator but it will cost you 2x as much as the Chinese radiator. For a quality USA radiator check Entropy radiator or RnD Fabrication found in the Vendor Marketplace here on the forum. http://www.entropyrad.com/ http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=591690 __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-20-2015, 02:12 AM	#3
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	Re: Radiator for 350 in 1961 Chevy Apache I had a reproduction copper/brass radiator for a 3/4-ton truck in my '61 C-10 Suburban. Bolted into the stock core support. 3-row, and without a fan shroud it kept the engine cool in Atlanta traffic in the summer. -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

12-20-2015, 11:29 AM	#4
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Radiator for 350 in 1961 Chevy Apache My 283 with same Old radiator like yours, runs cool, I could pop the cap off anytime. No overheating. Any local radiator shops that rebuild, re-core older radiators? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

12-20-2015, 11:33 AM	#5
ImpalaJim Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Kewanee IL Posts: 283	Re: Radiator for 350 in 1961 Chevy Apache I agreath take it to a local rad shop. Guy here in my town I have his work in 3 cars and 2 tractors. I would rather feed a local guy as to throwing money else where

12-20-2015, 11:41 AM	#6
blown240 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA Posts: 772	Re: Radiator for 350 in 1961 Chevy Apache I have a stock radiator in my 61 with a 350 and it cools great, as long as you have a good fan too. I'm also in so-cal.... __________________ '61 Panel - Helms Bakery Truck - Daily Driver - FOR SALE

12-22-2015, 11:15 AM	#7
SparkyRnD Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: acworth georgia Posts: 890	Re: Radiator for 350 in 1961 Chevy Apache While we don't currently list them for 1960-1962 Chevy trucks, we should be able to make them just like all the others before & after it. We'd need an original to build a prototype from, and would offer a discount in exchange for helping test fit. Contact me if you are interested. Also, we are an American owned & operated company, a sponsor on this site, and we make everything by hand (TIG welded) with NO epoxy or plastic ever, and we used domestically sourced material. __________________ www.RnDFabrication.com Custom Radiators, Valve Covers and Overflow Tanks Last edited by SparkyRnD; 12-22-2015 at 02:46 PM.

12-22-2015, 02:27 PM	#8
number10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 18	Re: Radiator for 350 in 1961 Chevy Apache Speedway house brand aluminum less than $150.00 No drain no trans cooler was here in a day. Works great 350 T5

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