The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-15-2013, 03:21 AM   #1
Ville K
Registered User
 
Ville K's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ylojarvi, Finland
Posts: 67
Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D

Radiator started to leak. I have trouble finding any kind of new radiator here in Finland, so I guess I`ll have to order it from the USA. I remember seeing Diesel radiator in LMC truck katalog, but they dont seem to sell them anymore.
Ebay is checked too, I only found aluminium radiator with plastic tanks, no thanks. So, the best option for me is original style copper/brass radiator because I want to keep my truck as original as possible. But if thats impossible, an all aluminium radiator is an option too.. core size is 34"x19"x3"
Any ideas?
Thanks, Ville
__________________
1987 Chevrolet Scottsdale R10 Diesel
"gasoline is for washing your paint brush"
Ville K is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2013, 07:06 AM   #2
GM72K10
Next!
 
GM72K10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Eastern Pa.
Posts: 2,483
Re: Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D

Try Hillbillywizard, he may have a good take out from a CUCV
John@HillbillyWizard.com
__________________
86 K30 CUCV M1028A1
86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually
86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump
More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to
2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck
GM72K10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2013, 07:47 AM   #3
andrewmp6
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Louisville,Ky
Posts: 5,811
Re: Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D

See if you can find a radiator repair shop close to you.
andrewmp6 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2013, 08:07 AM   #4
79Betty
Registered User
 
79Betty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Jasper, IN
Posts: 948
Re: Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D

I'd try n repair it as shipping would require an arm, leg, and probably an eye to pay for it. Is it leaking from the middle or side tanks?
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
When in doubt, throttle it out!
1974 Chevrolet Custom K20
2005 Ford Ranger Edge
1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10
79Betty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2013, 09:19 AM   #5
Unca
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Laporte, IN
Posts: 57
Re: Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D

radiator.com... prices btw 160 and 260... shipping will probably HURT... badly...
Unca is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2013, 02:11 PM   #6
Ville K
Registered User
 
Ville K's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ylojarvi, Finland
Posts: 67
Re: Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D

Hi, thanks for your answers. It seems to be leaking somewhere near left side tank, the drain is wet and the core from the bottom near the tank.
I dont have good experiences from radiator repairs, I have also a 1966 mustang, and it cost 70 euros (100 dollars) to repair the radiator, and it leaked when the engine warmed up. The repairman also said it needed a new core, and said it would be 300 euros, I got new copper/brass radiator for 280 euros..
I know it can be expensive to ship. Does anyone know is it possible to G20 or G30 vans have the same radiators? There are plenty of those here in Finland. pickup trucks with diesels are more rarer.
__________________
1987 Chevrolet Scottsdale R10 Diesel
"gasoline is for washing your paint brush"
Ville K is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2013, 03:05 PM   #7
old Rusty C10
Robert Olson Transport
 
old Rusty C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
Posts: 20,310
Re: Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D

I just had to buy one for my CUCV which is the 6.2 I got mine from Advance auto parts it fit well and everything hooked in easily but it is the plastic aluminum job as opposed to the good brass one the petcock is also a cheap plastic piece of junk too
__________________
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!!
old Rusty C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-16-2013, 12:03 AM   #8
zaccaglin
Registered User
 
zaccaglin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Auburndale, FL
Posts: 716
Re: Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D

I just bought and put this radiator in my 6.2l rig. All the connections were there, in the right place, and I haven't had any issues. That radiator plus a new thermostat keeps my truck under 200degress at all times. I don't har any complaints. Also you can use coupon code: GAPCPN127 To save 25$ off of your order.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Zaccaglin

1998 Chevrolet C1500 Ext. Cab 350

Former Rig:
1985 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 6.2L Detroit/TH400/NP208
zaccaglin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-17-2013, 01:42 PM   #9
Ville K
Registered User
 
Ville K's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ylojarvi, Finland
Posts: 67
Re: Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D

Radiator ordered. A friend of mine owns a garage that repairs USA cars, and he knew a place where to get copper/brass radiator. Dont know who made it, but he said its made in canada.
Was expensive. Very expensive.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
1987 Chevrolet Scottsdale R10 Diesel
"gasoline is for washing your paint brush"
Ville K is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:18 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com