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SulphurDave · 11-15-2006, 06:52 PM

So I'm assuming I can't make a 4 core work with my stock brackets? I could have gotten a brand new 4 core for a little over 2 bills today but passed it up because I didn't think my brackets would hold it.

magnethead · 11-15-2006, 10:24 PM

depends on what was there stock.

Do this: go to junkyard, find a 454'd truck, pull it's radiator, go to parts store, and tell them to "find this" in their store room. Give them half an hour or it's free.

SulphurDave · 11-16-2006, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by magnethead

depends on what was there stock.

Do this: go to junkyard, find a 454'd truck, pull it's radiator, go to parts store, and tell them to "find this" in their store room. Give them half an hour or it's free.

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Originally Posted by SulphurDave

The only pic I found was of my son working on the motor haha but you can see the bracket.

magnethead · 11-16-2006, 08:57 AM

yes, i did see that post.

take a 4 core from the JY, stick it in there. if it fits, take it to the store and ask for a direct replacement. If not, then the brackets are likely 3 row.

84 400 · 11-16-2006, 09:05 PM

definatly 3 cor brackets 2 or 3 core. the last pic are the brackets on my 84 which are holding in a 3 core hd with ac camaro rad. the last two is the 2 row that was in my old 1985. see they are in orange. you will need the other bracket to run the 4 row.

piecesparts · 11-16-2006, 09:44 PM

There are two different radiator sizes, when dealing with the core support. Some are not as tall as the others. There are two different styles of brackets. You have the ones for the taller radiator, without a doubt. I went to a local radiator shop and purchased one many years ago and had no trouble getting the right size and core thickness. Since then I upgraded to an aluminum radiator and electric fans.

72C203503ONTHETREE · 11-17-2006, 04:30 AM

None of those brackets look anything like my 73's, except the one pictured in prerunners post, mines just not as tall, it kind of curves down from the top to the radiator. I may have to scrounge up a 4 core top bracket when I swap to the four core from the 3 core in it now. It has a 350 with AC and auto trans.

piecesparts · 11-17-2006, 12:06 PM

LMC has both brackets available.

magnethead · 11-17-2006, 05:44 PM

Here's the 4 core bracketry in my truck:

11-15-2006, 06:52 PM	#1
SulphurDave Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sulphur, LA Posts: 259	Re: Post pics of your radiator please! So I'm assuming I can't make a 4 core work with my stock brackets? I could have gotten a brand new 4 core for a little over 2 bills today but passed it up because I didn't think my brackets would hold it.

11-15-2006, 10:24 PM	#2
magnethead 7000 #'s of american IRON Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north tx Posts: 883	Re: Post pics of your radiator please! depends on what was there stock. Do this: go to junkyard, find a 454'd truck, pull it's radiator, go to parts store, and tell them to "find this" in their store room. Give them half an hour or it's free.

11-16-2006, 08:57 AM	#4
magnethead 7000 #'s of american IRON Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north tx Posts: 883	Re: Post pics of your radiator please! yes, i did see that post. take a 4 core from the JY, stick it in there. if it fits, take it to the store and ask for a direct replacement. If not, then the brackets are likely 3 row.

11-16-2006, 09:05 PM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Post pics of your radiator please! definatly 3 cor brackets 2 or 3 core. the last pic are the brackets on my 84 which are holding in a 3 core hd with ac camaro rad. the last two is the 2 row that was in my old 1985. see they are in orange. you will need the other bracket to run the 4 row. Attached Images __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out Last edited by 84 400; 11-16-2006 at 09:07 PM.

11-16-2006, 09:44 PM	#6
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Post pics of your radiator please! There are two different radiator sizes, when dealing with the core support. Some are not as tall as the others. There are two different styles of brackets. You have the ones for the taller radiator, without a doubt. I went to a local radiator shop and purchased one many years ago and had no trouble getting the right size and core thickness. Since then I upgraded to an aluminum radiator and electric fans. Attached Images

11-17-2006, 04:30 AM	#7
72C203503ONTHETREE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Grant, Alabama Posts: 504	Re: Post pics of your radiator please! None of those brackets look anything like my 73's, except the one pictured in prerunners post, mines just not as tall, it kind of curves down from the top to the radiator. I may have to scrounge up a 4 core top bracket when I swap to the four core from the 3 core in it now. It has a 350 with AC and auto trans. __________________ 72 Chevy C20, SOLD (Dang it.) 09 Challanger RT six speed in all black. 74 Datsun 710 wagon, all 1.8 liters of screaming Datsun power. 73 C10 long bed, 350/350 combo, nice shape.

11-17-2006, 12:06 PM	#8
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Post pics of your radiator please! LMC has both brackets available.

11-17-2006, 05:44 PM	#9
magnethead 7000 #'s of american IRON Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north tx Posts: 883	Re: Post pics of your radiator please! Here's the 4 core bracketry in my truck:



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