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Ronin8451 · 11-14-2007, 10:27 AM

Hey guys, after having a leak pop up on my radiator and almost strand me Friday, who has a good NEW radiator for a V8 in a '64? The PO of my truck used JB weld to fix a gaping crack in the header tank, then painted over it to look like it had been soldered !

I silver soldered it up yesterday, but this is an old radiator and it has been fixed in a few places, but does not overheat ...yet ! I saw that LMC had a cross-flow for our trucks. Has anybody used the LMC radiator ??

Let me know who you used ! Thanks !!

Rick

**MikeN** · 11-14-2007, 10:34 AM

I picked up a brand new Modine for my 64 V8, from a local radiator shop here in Marietta, GA. I think it was about $240. It works wonderful, and works with automatic transmission. I got one from the same source for ny brother-in-law's 65.

**MikeN** · 11-14-2007, 10:36 AM

The Modine is a drop-in fit for a 64 if you have V8 radiator mounts, by the way.

Ronin8451 · 11-14-2007, 11:00 AM

It looks like the PO put a '55 Chevy radiator in there ! It has flanges on both sides and is bolted to the core support with 4 bolts and spacers.

. Some people should be shot for their rigging !!!

I just found an aluminum direct fit 63-66 radiator ( down flow) on E-Bay for $204 plus $24 shipping . Looks good too and states 100% tig welded with no epoxy seams . I might just try this one out . Now to call Classic or H&H to get some stock radiator mounts coming !

Thanks !

Rick

Mitch6667 · 11-14-2007, 11:42 AM

I installed an AFCO radiator manufactured for a 1966 Chevelle (I made some adjustments). The truck runs at 180 with no fan shroud. It runs up to about 205 if you sit for a long time.

283 Man · 11-14-2007, 07:24 PM

I got a new one only 2 years old excellent shape out off my 66 c-10 keep my 283 v-8 cool all the time,Id take $100.00 for it plus your shipping if you still need one.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-14-2007, 07:54 PM

Look at this one.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ALL-A...2541QQtcZphoto here is another one... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/All-A...spagenameZWDVW

Ronin8451 · 11-14-2007, 08:53 PM

This is the one that I found:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA:IT&ih=015

I am Paypal-ing him tomorrow so I can have it by the weekend. I soldered mine up, but don't trust it cause I drive 120miles round trip every Friday in addition to the in-town driving to and from work .I am also going to put airconditioning in it over the winter too. I have a nice SS Camaro and a BMW that I can daily drive, but I get more waves and thumbs up in my old truck

!

Rick

rickf · 11-14-2007, 11:46 PM

Nice looking rads in those links, seems like decent deals if they turn out well built.

But I wish the manufacturers would learn to put the drain in the middle instead of on the end. Mine is on the ned like those in the pics, and maybe that is even the "correct" OEM placement, but that puts it right above the frame rail so it is (1) hard to turn cuz you can't really get your hand aroun dit and (2) it makes a mess cuz it dumps on the frame.

A hose on the end of the petcock would help with (2), but on mine (which came with a petcock) the petcock is not a configuration that will accept a hose.

**Captainfab** · 11-15-2007, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rickf

Nice looking rads in those links, seems like decent deals if they turn out well built.

But I wish the manufacturers would learn to put the drain in the middle instead of on the end. Mine is on the ned like those in the pics, and maybe that is even the "correct" OEM placement, but that puts it right above the frame rail so it is (1) hard to turn cuz you can't really get your hand aroun dit and (2) it makes a mess cuz it dumps on the frame.

A hose on the end of the petcock would help with (2), but on mine (which came with a petcock) the petcock is not a configuration that will accept a hose.

You can get different petcocks at most auto parts suppliers. On my Suburban I installed a petcock that had a compression fitting on the outlet and installed a short piece of aluminum tube, bent to go past and around the frame and radiator xmember. Works great....no spills, no mess

Ronin8451....please let us know how that radiator works out for you.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-15-2007, 09:32 AM

After you get it.. Let us know how it is..

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-17-2007, 09:47 PM

I emailed Oscar about his radiators and they are Made in China.. OH well.. I think i am going to get american on this one.. I am sure it is a good radiator I just want to buy american as much as I can..

11-14-2007, 10:27 AM	#1
Ronin8451 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 47	New radiator for a '64 ? Hey guys, after having a leak pop up on my radiator and almost strand me Friday, who has a good NEW radiator for a V8 in a '64? The PO of my truck used JB weld to fix a gaping crack in the header tank, then painted over it to look like it had been soldered ! I silver soldered it up yesterday, but this is an old radiator and it has been fixed in a few places, but does not overheat ...yet ! I saw that LMC had a cross-flow for our trucks. Has anybody used the LMC radiator ?? Let me know who you used ! Thanks !! Rick __________________ 1970 SS El Camino Resto-rod 1951 Chevy 3100 ( in pieces at the moment) 1964 C-10 Long Step ( new daily play truck) 1999 SS Camaro & 1994 BMW 740IL Daily drivers 1969 SS Chevelle ( next in the resto line)

11-14-2007, 10:34 AM	#2
MikeN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 779	Re: New radiator for a '64 ? I picked up a brand new Modine for my 64 V8, from a local radiator shop here in Marietta, GA. I think it was about $240. It works wonderful, and works with automatic transmission. I got one from the same source for ny brother-in-law's 65.

11-14-2007, 10:36 AM	#3
MikeN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 779	Re: New radiator for a '64 ? The Modine is a drop-in fit for a 64 if you have V8 radiator mounts, by the way.

11-14-2007, 11:00 AM	#4
Ronin8451 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 47	Re: New radiator for a '64 ? It looks like the PO put a '55 Chevy radiator in there ! It has flanges on both sides and is bolted to the core support with 4 bolts and spacers. . Some people should be shot for their rigging !!! I just found an aluminum direct fit 63-66 radiator ( down flow) on E-Bay for $204 plus $24 shipping . Looks good too and states 100% tig welded with no epoxy seams . I might just try this one out . Now to call Classic or H&H to get some stock radiator mounts coming ! Thanks ! Rick __________________ 1970 SS El Camino Resto-rod 1951 Chevy 3100 ( in pieces at the moment) 1964 C-10 Long Step ( new daily play truck) 1999 SS Camaro & 1994 BMW 740IL Daily drivers 1969 SS Chevelle ( next in the resto line)

11-14-2007, 11:42 AM	#5
Mitch6667 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Parsonsburg, Maryland Posts: 37	Re: New radiator for a '64 ? I installed an AFCO radiator manufactured for a 1966 Chevelle (I made some adjustments). The truck runs at 180 with no fan shroud. It runs up to about 205 if you sit for a long time.

11-14-2007, 07:24 PM	#6
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: New radiator for a '64 ? I got a new one only 2 years old excellent shape out off my 66 c-10 keep my 283 v-8 cool all the time,Id take $100.00 for it plus your shipping if you still need one.

11-14-2007, 07:54 PM	#7
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,777	Re: New radiator for a '64 ? Look at this one.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ALL-A...2541QQtcZphoto here is another one... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/All-A...spagenameZWDVW __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 11-14-2007 at 08:25 PM.

11-14-2007, 08:53 PM	#8
Ronin8451 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 47	Re: New radiator for a '64 ? This is the one that I found: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA:IT&ih=015 I am Paypal-ing him tomorrow so I can have it by the weekend. I soldered mine up, but don't trust it cause I drive 120miles round trip every Friday in addition to the in-town driving to and from work .I am also going to put airconditioning in it over the winter too. I have a nice SS Camaro and a BMW that I can daily drive, but I get more waves and thumbs up in my old truck ! Rick __________________ 1970 SS El Camino Resto-rod 1951 Chevy 3100 ( in pieces at the moment) 1964 C-10 Long Step ( new daily play truck) 1999 SS Camaro & 1994 BMW 740IL Daily drivers 1969 SS Chevelle ( next in the resto line)

11-14-2007, 11:46 PM	#9
rickf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 318	Re: New radiator for a '64 ? Nice looking rads in those links, seems like decent deals if they turn out well built. But I wish the manufacturers would learn to put the drain in the middle instead of on the end. Mine is on the ned like those in the pics, and maybe that is even the "correct" OEM placement, but that puts it right above the frame rail so it is (1) hard to turn cuz you can't really get your hand aroun dit and (2) it makes a mess cuz it dumps on the frame. A hose on the end of the petcock would help with (2), but on mine (which came with a petcock) the petcock is not a configuration that will accept a hose.

11-15-2007, 09:32 AM	#11
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,777	Re: New radiator for a '64 ? After you get it.. Let us know how it is.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

11-17-2007, 09:47 PM	#12
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,777	Re: New radiator for a '64 ? I emailed Oscar about his radiators and they are Made in China.. OH well.. I think i am going to get american on this one.. I am sure it is a good radiator I just want to buy american as much as I can.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536



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