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Offline jon316

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Radiator Brackets
« on: February 27, 2020, 02:45:43 pm »
Hey guys, bit of a newbie question. But my 1981 c10 didn’t have radiator brackets when I got it. It ya the radiator in there but it’s zip tied on. So looking online and I am not sure exactly what I need? I see some are two brackets and some is just one big piece?



Do I need item 12? Or item 16?


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Offline ehjorten

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Re: Radiator Brackets
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2020, 03:51:17 pm »
Depends on what engine you have.  The large panel would be if you have a 454.  The smaller brackets would be if you have a small block.  You would also need the rubber support pads to go into it for the correct year and engine size.

It really depends on the radiator size, but that information isn't often given.  Instead they give the engine size because most radiators are dependent on your vehicle year and engine size.  There can be some issues if you have a Heavy Duty radiator that might not be covered, but that is an exception.

Another option is to go looking at local wrecking yards.  For example...a lot of diesel truck parts aren't reproduced.  I got a set of radiator brackets for my 1991 V3500 with a 454 off of a wrecking yard.  Those brackets are the same as the diesel ones, and not reproduced.
« Last Edit: February 27, 2020, 03:53:42 pm by ehjorten »
-Erik-
1991 V3500 - Gen V TBI 454, 4L80E, NP205, 14 bolt FF, D60, 8" Lift on 35s
1977 K20 Silverado - 350, THM350, NP203, 14 bolt FF, D44, Stock Lift on 31s
1969 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe - EFI350, THM350
1968 Chevrolet Step-side Pickup - 300HP L6

Offline jon316

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Re: Radiator Brackets
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2020, 05:47:29 pm »
5.3 haha. I think I found one of the brackets, it’s holding a make shift fuel pump from whatever engine was in it before! Ouch.




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Re: Radiator Brackets
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2020, 05:54:59 pm »



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