Source for HD Radiator Support Brackets/Rubber Cushions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ScottJ · 07-22-2005, 02:03 AM

I'm in the process of replacing my three-core stock radiator with an aftermarket four-core ("heavy duty") Modine. I'm looking to buy a set of the wider support brackets (top and bottom) and rubber cushions, since the core support is now about 3/4 inch wider than what I had. Can anyone recommend a source that they've used?

As an alternative, has anyone modified the standard brackets to fit the wider rubber cushions? I'm thinking this may be another way to go, if I can avoid removing the bottom radiator support cross-member to get at the lower brackets.

...Scott

tomatocity · 07-22-2005, 02:51 AM

Classic Heartbeat, Wes @ 888 338-2502
GMCPauls, Paul @ 765 344-2906

...and a multitude of others but I wouldn't want to bore you and teh owners of these businesses are board members.

ScottJ · 07-23-2005, 01:12 PM

Thanks for the info. One of the problems I'm running into is that each place I check has some quirks in their online descriptions. For instance, Wes' site indicates that the retainers are for four core radiators, but when it comes to the pads only refers to "bottom" pads. (I thought the pads were the same, top and bottom, but without seeing pictures can't be sure that something isn't different between the top and bottom retainers...) If someone has figured this out and successfully mounted a four core radiator with aftermarket mountings, please let me know what you ordered and where you got them from.

Also, if someone has managed to "tweak" three core brakets to work with a four core radiator, let me know how you did it. In looking at the bracket, I can't see how I can modify the bracket without screwing up the mounting clip for the fan shroud.

...Scott

Tx Firefighter · 07-23-2005, 01:59 PM

I bought all my 4 core rubbers from GM dealer.

The steel retainers for the rubbers, I buy off the parts board on this site usually.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-23-2005, 02:25 PM

The upper and lower pads are the same. I have used many of them. The only differences are you have 2/3 row pads and 4 row pads. I spend countless hours creating our online catolog. Every once and a while the discriptions can be confusing. I incourage anyone who is confused by them to contact us toll free 888-338-2502 for clarification. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

peteystruck · 07-23-2005, 06:55 PM

try the truck shop in orange,ca that where i bought mine

07-22-2005, 02:03 AM	#1
ScottJ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 4	Source for HD Radiator Support Brackets/Rubber Cushions? I'm in the process of replacing my three-core stock radiator with an aftermarket four-core ("heavy duty") Modine. I'm looking to buy a set of the wider support brackets (top and bottom) and rubber cushions, since the core support is now about 3/4 inch wider than what I had. Can anyone recommend a source that they've used? As an alternative, has anyone modified the standard brackets to fit the wider rubber cushions? I'm thinking this may be another way to go, if I can avoid removing the bottom radiator support cross-member to get at the lower brackets. ...Scott Last edited by ScottJ; 07-23-2005 at 12:13 AM.

07-22-2005, 02:51 AM	#2
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Classic Heartbeat, Wes @ 888 338-2502 GMCPauls, Paul @ 765 344-2906 ...and a multitude of others but I wouldn't want to bore you and teh owners of these businesses are board members. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

07-23-2005, 01:59 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I bought all my 4 core rubbers from GM dealer. The steel retainers for the rubbers, I buy off the parts board on this site usually. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-23-2005, 02:25 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	The upper and lower pads are the same. I have used many of them. The only differences are you have 2/3 row pads and 4 row pads. I spend countless hours creating our online catolog. Every once and a while the discriptions can be confusing. I incourage anyone who is confused by them to contact us toll free 888-338-2502 for clarification. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-23-2005, 01:12 PM	#3
ScottJ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 4	Thanks for the info. One of the problems I'm running into is that each place I check has some quirks in their online descriptions. For instance, Wes' site indicates that the retainers are for four core radiators, but when it comes to the pads only refers to "bottom" pads. (I thought the pads were the same, top and bottom, but without seeing pictures can't be sure that something isn't different between the top and bottom retainers...) If someone has figured this out and successfully mounted a four core radiator with aftermarket mountings, please let me know what you ordered and where you got them from. Also, if someone has managed to "tweak" three core brakets to work with a four core radiator, let me know how you did it. In looking at the bracket, I can't see how I can modify the bracket without screwing up the mounting clip for the fan shroud. ...Scott

07-23-2005, 06:55 PM	#6
peteystruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: so-cal, lakewood Posts: 10	try the truck shop in orange,ca that where i bought mine



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