'52 GMC custom/S-10 swap

[southbounddee]

chev3600 it was necessary for me, the steering box is kinda in the way for the whole thing to fit...

[Dan Bowles]

Yep, if you are using and S10 and NOT one of the AD Engineering type kits that puts the body way up in the air, you'll need to shorten the rad support or kick it out. We kicked our '54 out like 6" at the bottom. I'm not doing that again. I've got a chopped mount already so I want details on the radiator here.

If you've got a part number, I'd appreciate it!

[southbounddee]

Dan the only # on it may or may not be a part# but here it is anyways 09105426 hope this helps...

[Dan Bowles]

Googled it but nothing. Radiator barn shows a '67 V8 'stang with about 19.6 x 20.25" I'd heard that was the one a long time ago but not certain.

[Dan Bowles]

Nope, that has dual passenger side hose mounts...

[nickp51chevy]

I've heard the 60's mustang rads are the ones that fit like that one.

[Dan Bowles]

Nick, 6 or 8? I'm looking at the V8 and all I see are passenger side in/out with the top and bottom tanks. The 72 and up go to side tanks. I'll go back and cruise the 6s...

[nickp51chevy]

I'm not too sure. I know that a hand full of guys on the hamb use them. Maybe ask around there? Sorry I'm not much help on the subject.

[Dan Bowles]

I'm heading over to ask. I just looked at all of the 60's through 1970 radiators at radiatorbarn.com Size is about right, the hose location is wrong (opposite or only on passenger side).

[chev3600]

Speedway motors has inexpensive aluminum rads that are offered with necks on the pass side or opposing sides.

[southbounddee]

made the s-10 v-8 motor mounts work, i drilled new holes,works great,will use an electric fan and fuel pump...

[southbounddee]

got the motor and trans in today,...made a FREE trans mount,.took the drive shaft bracket out cut 2'' off each side fits like a glove,..the plates on each side will be welded to the bottom of the frame...

[MrTucker]

just a thought, but you may want to consider welding up the unused hole in the center of those motor mounts. I'm sure they're plenty strong, but they make a weak spot that could possibly crack. It might not, but I wouldn't risk it.

That motor looks great!

[southbounddee]

MrTucker,..don't worry that thang is thick,it'll be fine...

[MrTucker]

I'm sure it is - that's my inner engineer talking

[code4]

Lookin good!
How strong do you think those factory 4.3 mounts are?
I did the same thing you did but I am a little worried about those factory mounts with my setup.

[southbounddee]

Originally Posted by code4

Lookin good!
How strong do you think those factory 4.3 mounts are?
I did the same thing you did but I am a little worried about those factory mounts with my setup.

i think there plenty strong as long as yours ain't tore to sh!t,.my S-10 had a V-8 already in it and it had some miles on it,so i'm not worried about the 4.3.mounts at all,... not sure what YOU should do,.. if it keeps you up at night change em...

[Dan Bowles]

I'd expect them to be the same part number for a V8 and an S10. But then again, I'm a supplier to GM and see what dumb duplication is done every day...

[southbounddee]

beefed up the front cab mounts,..better safe than sorry...

[Dan Bowles]

Thats a bit of support!

[southbounddee]

stripped most off the cab to bare metal and primed last week..

[southbounddee]

got the steering done today, took a old s-10 column and cut the d-rod out and trimmed it to fit between the steering box and the steering column still have to drill and bolt it in works great very easy took about an hour....

[Thadious]

If memory serves right... that rad is from a 78 Mustang II. I'm going for one from a 69 Mustang with both inlets on the passenger side, infront of my 4.3, it's just a simple hose reroute and not that big of an issue.

Cheers,
Ted.

[southbounddee]

dressed up the fire wall with some tin i had laying around,..looks better and it didn't cost anything...

[53GMC]

that firewall tin looks awesome.....you've inspired me again...haha