looks like i need a radiator.

[jasonroman]

suggestions
just a 350 under hood. no mods, not much power unfortunatley

[Psycho71]

Originally Posted by jasonroman

suggestions
just a 350 under hood. no mods, not much power unfortunatley

I've been replacing my factory rad's with all aluminum welded rad's. I have been liking them so far. I get them from a fella on ebay who sells Champion radiators. I have a 2 row on my stock 350 in the '71, and a 3 row on the mild 350 in my '85 burb. Both cool very well. The prices are very acceptable, and the fella ships the same day.

[jasonroman]

thanks for reply, gotta link?

[Psycho71]

http://stores.ebay.com/Reliable-Radi...id=p4340.l2563

[Restrorob]

Stock replacement or race radiators, Check this place out; http://www.radiatorbarn.com/

[gchemist]

Use a stock replacement. A larger one will hurt your heater during the winter.

[jasonroman]

thanks for links and replies.
well, right now im having a little issue with heat. so i guess ill stick to stock replacement.
trying to avoid problems if possible.
trucks stock. no mods yet.
at some point il change carb, intake, and maybe have cam done...if not too pricey.
seen a couple trucks with dual fans behind grille. that a plus?

[old Rusty C10]

i ran into a problem with the stock replacements from the local auto parts places.. apparently they are no longer making or using the brass tanks replacements.. i had to get mounting brackets out of a newer truck to make the "stock replacement" fir in my 82 .

[babyJay]

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

i ran into a problem with the stock replacements from the local auto parts places.. apparently they are no longer making or using the brass tanks replacements.. i had to get mounting brackets out of a newer truck to make the "stock replacement" fir in my 82 .

I ran into a similar situation with local "replacements" on my 68 elCamino. They only sell the plastic tanked models now, so I bought one online.

[jasonroman]

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

i ran into a problem with the stock replacements from the local auto parts places.. apparently they are no longer making or using the brass tanks replacements.. i had to get mounting brackets out of a newer truck to make the "stock replacement" fir in my 82 .

thanks for the info.
guess, ill need to get the right info on what i need. and then check and see what i can find. that will be the easiest fit.

rusty, i gave your number to both guys, hopefully they will get in touch and be able to help you out.

[tucsonjwt]

Do an online search and you will find suppliers for radiators that will sell you a radiator and you can pick it up from a local dealer for a low price. Or, they will ship it to you for the same price (saving sales tax, if it applies in your area). I got a 3 core Ready Rad brand two years ago this way - all copper and brass, no plastic or aluminum- for my 83 454. I think the radiator cost about $150 and I got $37 from the local scrap metal yard for the old radiator after I took off the steel parts. So far, no problems with the radiator and I live in the Arizona desert which is as bad as you can get for radiator life, especially with a big block and A/C.

[jrcaprai]

I picked up a very nice 4 core newer (81-87) style rad to put in my 76 from the local pull & save... it was about 35.00. It was larger than the old one, but it now looks like it was meant to be there, and cools the heck out of my engine...

[jasonroman]

bolt right up?
or did you need to make it work?

[FritzA]

Advanced Auto can get the brass tank Ready Rads. I just got one.

If you use their website and sign in, you can usually get 15-20% discount (try code P20). You can also see what stores have it in stock and buy it online then go pick it up. That's what I did.

Fritz