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In The Ten Ring · 08-08-2013, 08:52 PM

Classic Chevy Parts or Tucker's?

Advance Auto and NAPA no longer carry radiators for our vintage of truck.....so....anyone get one from the two vendor's above?

I am pretty sure I have a 1 row (250 3 speed, no ac) and if I step up to a 3 row, I don't mind getting new brackets but I'd hate to have to modify the radiator core support.

THANKS.

Andy4639 · 08-08-2013, 09:05 PM

Sorry can't say for the vendor's u asked about.
Here is a link from O Reilly's. I bought my last one from them.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...RWD&vi=1029866

In The Ten Ring · 08-08-2013, 09:27 PM

Wow man,

Thanks! Will save me about 20 bucks and might save me more as it states "qualifies for free shipping" but there are no such stores where I am in WV (to my knowledge).

Now the website lists the radiator on the left as "fitting a 1972 truck" like mine but it's a 4 row.....will I have to modify my core support to get that to fit?

cdowns · 08-08-2013, 10:18 PM

NAPA still carries radiators for chevybtrucks 67-72 i just looked one up and could have it in the store for me to pickup sat

MARKDTN · 08-09-2013, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

NAPA still carries radiators for chevybtrucks 67-72 i just looked one up and could have it in the store for me to pickup sat

I agree-I would be shocked if the parts stores stopped carrying these radiators. The basic core is used through the '70s in a whole lot of GM cars and trucks. Get a better counter guy at your local store.

PanelDeland · 08-09-2013, 08:43 AM

I got a 4 row from O'Rielly's also.I don't recall seeing any but a 4 row but that's what I was looking for.If you go to 4 row it's just a few minutes and a pair of channel locks or vise grips and a drill to swap the mounts.I'm planning on A/C down the road so I wanted the 4 row to step up the cooling for when that happens.

**bigmac73** · 08-09-2013, 09:18 AM

I got mine from LMCtrucks, upgraded to a 4 row, good quality and no issues for the last 3 years.
Mike

**LockDoc** · 08-09-2013, 09:25 AM

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You need new 4 core support brackets & pads for the top & bottom. Any of the vendors should have them. They are just slightly longer than the 2/3 core brackets. You will also most likely have to modify your radiator support as well. No big deal, you just bend down the lip on the support so the longer 4-core bottom brackets can bolt down flush to the support. You could probably use your current brackets but the radiator wouldn't sit down where it should. I would install the 4 core brackets myself.

LockDoc

eagleuh1 · 08-09-2013, 09:30 AM

I bought a 4 core at AutoZone for my 68C20. Spectra premium brand. very reasonable price and fit perfect. Good luck. Jim

midniteblues · 08-09-2013, 10:02 AM

i got a decent 4 core from advance 3 mo. ago. there web site and online people would only show me a aluminum rad that was around 6 bills that was for a 67-72.
searching the web site myself i found one that was the right size and looked correct.
so i asked about it. an the guy said "that dont fit your truck".
well I thought differnt.
turns out my local store had one in stock.
paid for it online useing a promo code.went too check it out an picked it up.
fit perfect,looked good(ecxept it has one extra bung below the rad cap on the tank)and it has those straps around the core.that dont bother me.
but i must say that its not as heavy duty as a harrison.
but for $215.00 i hope i dont get burned by yet another low quality part.

so advance does have them but you gotta search it out.
i can find the part # for ya if you want it.

slow-1 · 08-09-2013, 10:09 AM

Read my recent experience on trying to buy a radiator.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589961

slow-1 · 08-09-2013, 10:11 AM

Here is a thread with the part number for Advance Auto.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589010

**SparkyRnD** · 08-09-2013, 11:10 AM

we also make a bolt-in aluminum crossflow if you are looking for an upgrade, and we're a sponsor here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590670

**FirstOwner69** · 08-09-2013, 12:33 PM

Rock Auto sells several different radiators. They may all be 4 row.
One is Spectra Premium, which I seem to recall reading positive comments about on this forum.

MARKDTN · 08-09-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by midniteblues

...looked good(ecxept it has one extra bung below the rad cap on the tank)...

The extra bung is to send the return hose back to instead of on top of the water pump. This makes the heater work faster. Used on the 73-87 trucks and vans.

flashed · 08-09-2013, 12:53 PM

I bought a new one for my truck a couple of years a go at O'reiley's in stock even and after I installed it compared the old one to my 68 Chevelle one still new in the box and they are the same .Its a shame youre so far away as I still have that new in the box one as I sold the Chevelle and kept the radiator .

In The Ten Ring · 08-09-2013, 01:20 PM

Thanks guys....have to keep after it I suppose.

For the last poster.....if you want to sell a radiator, or "donate" it, I will pay shipping.

hfd410 · 08-09-2013, 03:34 PM

I got a 4 row from autozone. It was way cheaper having it delivered to the house than picked up at the store. They have free shipping on anything over $99 and they did 20% off fathers day weekend for online orders....It is a Spectre brand. Brass tanks, nice radiator and fit perfect.

In The Ten Ring · 08-10-2013, 10:13 AM

Well, this one seems to be in stock only a few miles away! I guess I'll try and grab it today.

It's a 3 row...will that fit right into a 1 row bracket? I think my 1972 250 3 speed manual, no AC has a 1 row.

What say you guys? 1 row now you think? It's all stock.

**LockDoc** · 08-10-2013, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Well, this one seems to be in stock only a few miles away! I guess I'll try and grab it today.

It's a 3 row...will that fit right into a 1 row bracket? I think my 1972 250 3 speed manual, no AC has a 1 row.

What say you guys? 1 row now you think? It's all stock.

I don't think they made a 1 row, it would be a 2 row. I think the 2 row and 3 row use the same brackets.

LockDoc

HotRod C/10 · 08-10-2013, 01:22 PM

I got a brass Northern brand from my local radiator shop (4 row)

In The Ten Ring · 08-10-2013, 05:44 PM

Well I picked up the radiator. Is it a good time to go ahead and get a water pump and thermostat like the box suggests?

Lattimer · 08-10-2013, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Well I picked up the radiator. Is it a good time to go ahead and get a water pump and thermostat like the box suggests?

I would, and all the hoses if you haven't replaced them recently.

In The Ten Ring · 08-10-2013, 06:11 PM

I'd bet all those hoses, belts, and everything else is at least as old as 1991!

Once again, is Advance Auto/NAPA good for these parts?

Lattimer · 08-10-2013, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

I'd bet all those hoses, belts, and everything else is at least as old as 1991!

Once again, is Advance Auto/NAPA good for these parts?

Should be. I got my hoses at Advance.

08-08-2013, 08:52 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Anyone get a radiator from.... Classic Chevy Parts or Tucker's? Advance Auto and NAPA no longer carry radiators for our vintage of truck.....so....anyone get one from the two vendor's above? I am pretty sure I have a 1 row (250 3 speed, no ac) and if I step up to a 3 row, I don't mind getting new brackets but I'd hate to have to modify the radiator core support. THANKS.

08-08-2013, 09:05 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... Sorry can't say for the vendor's u asked about. Here is a link from O Reilly's. I bought my last one from them. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...RWD&vi=1029866 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-08-2013, 09:27 PM	#3
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... Wow man, Thanks! Will save me about 20 bucks and might save me more as it states "qualifies for free shipping" but there are no such stores where I am in WV (to my knowledge). Now the website lists the radiator on the left as "fitting a 1972 truck" like mine but it's a 4 row.....will I have to modify my core support to get that to fit?

08-08-2013, 10:18 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... NAPA still carries radiators for chevybtrucks 67-72 i just looked one up and could have it in the store for me to pickup sat __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-09-2013, 08:43 AM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... I got a 4 row from O'Rielly's also.I don't recall seeing any but a 4 row but that's what I was looking for.If you go to 4 row it's just a few minutes and a pair of channel locks or vise grips and a drill to swap the mounts.I'm planning on A/C down the road so I wanted the 4 row to step up the cooling for when that happens. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-09-2013, 09:18 AM	#7
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... I got mine from LMCtrucks, upgraded to a 4 row, good quality and no issues for the last 3 years. Mike

08-09-2013, 09:25 AM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,365	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... - You need new 4 core support brackets & pads for the top & bottom. Any of the vendors should have them. They are just slightly longer than the 2/3 core brackets. You will also most likely have to modify your radiator support as well. No big deal, you just bend down the lip on the support so the longer 4-core bottom brackets can bolt down flush to the support. You could probably use your current brackets but the radiator wouldn't sit down where it should. I would install the 4 core brackets myself. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-09-2013, 09:30 AM	#9
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... I bought a 4 core at AutoZone for my 68C20. Spectra premium brand. very reasonable price and fit perfect. Good luck. Jim

08-09-2013, 10:02 AM	#10
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... i got a decent 4 core from advance 3 mo. ago. there web site and online people would only show me a aluminum rad that was around 6 bills that was for a 67-72. searching the web site myself i found one that was the right size and looked correct. so i asked about it. an the guy said "that dont fit your truck". well I thought differnt. turns out my local store had one in stock. paid for it online useing a promo code.went too check it out an picked it up. fit perfect,looked good(ecxept it has one extra bung below the rad cap on the tank)and it has those straps around the core.that dont bother me. but i must say that its not as heavy duty as a harrison. but for $215.00 i hope i dont get burned by yet another low quality part. so advance does have them but you gotta search it out. i can find the part # for ya if you want it. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

08-09-2013, 10:09 AM	#11
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... Read my recent experience on trying to buy a radiator. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589961 __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

08-09-2013, 10:11 AM	#12
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... Here is a thread with the part number for Advance Auto. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589010 __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

08-09-2013, 11:10 AM	#13
SparkyRnD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: acworth georgia Posts: 888	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... we also make a bolt-in aluminum crossflow if you are looking for an upgrade, and we're a sponsor here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590670 __________________ www.RnDFabrication.com Custom Radiators, Valve Covers and Overflow Tanks

08-09-2013, 12:33 PM	#14
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,841	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... Rock Auto sells several different radiators. They may all be 4 row. One is Spectra Premium, which I seem to recall reading positive comments about on this forum.

08-09-2013, 12:53 PM	#16
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... I bought a new one for my truck a couple of years a go at O'reiley's in stock even and after I installed it compared the old one to my 68 Chevelle one still new in the box and they are the same .Its a shame youre so far away as I still have that new in the box one as I sold the Chevelle and kept the radiator .

08-09-2013, 01:20 PM	#17
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... Thanks guys....have to keep after it I suppose. For the last poster.....if you want to sell a radiator, or "donate" it, I will pay shipping.



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08-09-2013, 03:34 PM	#18
hfd410 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Burleson Texas Posts: 570	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... I got a 4 row from autozone. It was way cheaper having it delivered to the house than picked up at the store. They have free shipping on anything over $99 and they did 20% off fathers day weekend for online orders....It is a Spectre brand. Brass tanks, nice radiator and fit perfect.

08-10-2013, 10:13 AM	#19
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... Well, this one seems to be in stock only a few miles away! I guess I'll try and grab it today. It's a 3 row...will that fit right into a 1 row bracket? I think my 1972 250 3 speed manual, no AC has a 1 row. What say you guys? 1 row now you think? It's all stock.

08-10-2013, 01:22 PM	#21
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... I got a brass Northern brand from my local radiator shop (4 row) __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

08-10-2013, 05:44 PM	#22
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... Well I picked up the radiator. Is it a good time to go ahead and get a water pump and thermostat like the box suggests?

08-10-2013, 06:11 PM	#24
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Anyone get a radiator from.... I'd bet all those hoses, belts, and everything else is at least as old as 1991! Once again, is Advance Auto/NAPA good for these parts?

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