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| | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 227 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 227 | Hey Guys...
I was wondering if anyone has good or bad stories about where to get a replacement radiator for my 1966 C30 with a 327 stock engine and 4 speed manual transmission.
I see aluminum radiators on eBay but feel they might be gimmicks.
Ant thoughts?
1960 Chevy Apache (C10)
1965 Chevy C30 Dump Truck
1966 Chevy C30 Tow Truck
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | Call your local parts house, they can get them.
Scott | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 57 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 57 | I got a direct replacement for my 64 Suburban V8 for $200 at Advance-looks good, and no problems to date. Shop around, the mgr might offer a deal. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Most big cities have a wholesale radiator distributor. The one here in K.C. sells to anyone. There prices are very reasonable.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 227 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 227 | Just an update: I went with an aluminum radiator for $220. A stock radiator started around $400.
There were a few very minor problems though:
1. The upper radiator hose was a bit small. I was able to get it on with alot of fussing.
2. I could not use the stock upper radiator rubber holders. The rad was a little too tall. I cut up an old rubber floor mat which worked fine here.
3. Had to get a new overflow hose as the connection on the rad was bigger. No biggy but thought I would mention it.
Overall, I am very happy with the rad. It might look a bit more stock if I paint it black but I think I will leave it the way it is. Boy does the aluminum on the radiator get hot!!
Thanks again everyone for your help. I hope this post helps someone else in the future.
1960 Chevy Apache (C10)
1965 Chevy C30 Dump Truck
1966 Chevy C30 Tow Truck
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 77 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 77 | Where did you get the aluminum radiator? From Ebay as you stated in the beginning or somewhere else? What brand was it?...Champion? | | |
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