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Alumn Radiator Mounts #2097546 06/24/16 07:44 PM 06/24/16 07:44 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,550 Michigan K Kiddart OP pro stock
Kiddart OP pro stock K Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,550 Michigan	Hello Everyone, I just received my new Radiator and it does not have provisions to mount in the factory location. If you can show me some photos of how you made mounts to secure it to the Rad Support. Thank you in adsvance Last edited by Kiddart; 06/24/16 07:44 PM. Thank you Kiddart

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: Kiddart] #2097567 06/24/16 08:35 PM 06/24/16 08:35 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	See pics #39-44 for one of my cars https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/ubbt...tml#Post1554264 Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: Kiddart] #2097770 06/25/16 10:15 AM 06/25/16 10:15 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,550 Michigan K Kiddart OP pro stock
Kiddart OP pro stock K Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,550 Michigan	Thanks JCC, Problem is no Tig welder. I am looking for the slip over style Ideas. If I had a Tig or one readily available I would go that route. But thanks for the help Thank you Kiddart

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: Kiddart] #2097787 06/25/16 10:56 AM 06/25/16 10:56 AM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,407 Ambridge, Pa. R rickraw top fuel
rickraw top fuel R Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,407 Ambridge, Pa.	Only way to mount it would b to find rubber lined saddle brackets, like the old Chevys used.

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: Kiddart] #2097798 06/25/16 11:28 AM 06/25/16 11:28 AM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,675 Akron, Ohio U.S.A. roadhazard master
roadhazard master Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,675 Akron, Ohio U.S.A.	You did not specify what size or if it's a cross flow or not but here's a few pics of a 26" crossflow in my A-Body. I just fab'd up some aluminum with a 90° bend on the one end, same size top and bottom.

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: roadhazard] #2097799 06/25/16 11:29 AM 06/25/16 11:29 AM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,675 Akron, Ohio U.S.A. roadhazard master
roadhazard master Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,675 Akron, Ohio U.S.A.	Bottom

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: roadhazard] #2097802 06/25/16 11:35 AM 06/25/16 11:35 AM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,675 Akron, Ohio U.S.A. roadhazard master
roadhazard master Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,675 Akron, Ohio U.S.A.	I used some adhesive backed foam rubber on the core support where the radiator makes contact to hopefully negate chances of rubbing a hole in the radiator.

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: roadhazard] #2097804 06/25/16 11:38 AM 06/25/16 11:38 AM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,675 Akron, Ohio U.S.A. roadhazard master
roadhazard master Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,675 Akron, Ohio U.S.A.	Done

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: Kiddart] #2097805 06/25/16 11:39 AM 06/25/16 11:39 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 11,684 W. Kentucky justinp61 I Live Here
justinp61 I Live Here Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 11,684 W. Kentucky	Mine has an aluminum channel on top and bottom, I used 1/2" square tube across the top and bottom. The top has arms that bolt to the radiator support and the bottom has legs straight down that bolt at the bottom. I don't have any photos but can snap a couple if needed.

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: Kiddart] #2097806 06/25/16 11:40 AM 06/25/16 11:40 AM
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590 Challenger mopar 5 Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 493 Parts unknown	When I had a radiator, I carved out some bracket out of half inch aluminum, glued in some pieces of rubber I cut off a radiator hose, Worked great for years

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: Kiddart] #2097999 06/25/16 05:14 PM 06/25/16 05:14 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Did it come with a flange on the top and bottom... if not.. bend up a set of brackets that you can line with rubber... 2 at the bottom and 2 at the top...bolted to the radiator yoke

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: Kiddart] #2098003 06/25/16 05:17 PM 06/25/16 05:17 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,835 MI, usa dvw master
dvw master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,835 MI, usa	Here you go. Brackets with 3/8 bolts cut off. Rubber are modern style muffler hanger that locate on 3/8 bolts that are welded to the mounts with the threads cut off. Radiator core slides down over the rubber. Top has 2 bolts horozontally though the core support with stainless tube spacers to space the radiator back. Doug

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: dvw] #2098043 06/25/16 06:39 PM 06/25/16 06:39 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	Interesting solutions here. One thing I think most are considering, but hasn't been directly mentioned yet, the avoidance of making the radiator a structural member of the chassis, by stiffly mounting it. Not sure what the outcome might be, but everybody seems to not want to find out, and . Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: jcc] #2098155 06/25/16 10:24 PM 06/25/16 10:24 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Originally Posted By jcc Interesting solutions here. One thing I think most are considering, but hasn't been directly mentioned yet, the avoidance of making the radiator a structural member of the chassis, by stiffly mounting it. Not sure what the outcome might be, but everybody seems to not want to find out, and . If you do it will crack it... float it in rubber

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: jcc] #2098175 06/25/16 11:07 PM 06/25/16 11:07 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,069 Mo. racerx master
racerx master Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,069 Mo.	Originally Posted By jcc Interesting solutions here. One thing I think most are considering, but hasn't been directly mentioned yet, the avoidance of making the radiator a structural member of the chassis, by stiffly mounting it. Not sure what the outcome might be, but everybody seems to not want to find out, and . Hmmm....just thinking of this the other day my core support is mangle up so I was considering cutting it out and making it a structure peace

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: racerx] #2098375 06/26/16 09:14 AM 06/26/16 09:14 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,402 north of coder moparx "Butt Crack Bob"
moparx "Butt Crack Bob" Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,402 north of coder	how would one mount the radiator on a chassis type car without a core support ? for my 33 dodge humpback panel truck, i had in mind to mount the bottom in rubber similar to the "muffler hanger" mount. however for the top, i have no room for rods to the firewall as the engine is in the way, plus that method would impose stresses on the core due to being a solid type of mount. i thought of running a rod from the top of the radiator to the chassis at an approximate 45* angle and culminating at a rubber type cushion mount, but my mind draws a blank as to a type that would look very simple yet effective. think a "rubber lined" heim end of sorts. or could a solid heim be used on the chassis and a spring used at the top of the radiator core ? this would allow for some flex or movement of the radiator independent of the chassis, but still keep the radiator mounted securely along with the upper and lower hoses acting with the mounts. or would i be farther ahead to just fab a stout horse shoe type fixture and attach it to the chassis and mount the radiator in rubber to it instead ?

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: moparx] #2098414 06/26/16 11:26 AM 06/26/16 11:26 AM
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racerx master Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,069 Mo.	don't know if this ? was for me, i'm no expert by any means. I would keep it simple but effective. I like the ideal that Doug mention about the muffler clamp use as a cushion fro the radiator . always guys with a better ideal

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: moparx] #2098426 06/26/16 11:46 AM 06/26/16 11:46 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Originally Posted By moparx how would one mount the radiator on a chassis type car without a core support ? for my 33 dodge humpback panel truck, i had in mind to mount the bottom in rubber similar to the "muffler hanger" mount. however for the top, i have no room for rods to the firewall as the engine is in the way, plus that method would impose stresses on the core due to being a solid type of mount. i thought of running a rod from the top of the radiator to the chassis at an approximate 45* angle and culminating at a rubber type cushion mount, but my mind draws a blank as to a type that would look very simple yet effective. think a "rubber lined" heim end of sorts. or could a solid heim be used on the chassis and a spring used at the top of the radiator core ? this would allow for some flex or movement of the radiator independent of the chassis, but still keep the radiator mounted securely along with the upper and lower hoses acting with the mounts. or would i be farther ahead to just fab a stout horse shoe type fixture and attach it to the chassis and mount the radiator in rubber to it instead ? This is how I did the Rampage... the race car is basically the same way.. the bottom has a U bent up with rubber in it and you can see the top.. I have to lean the radiator over to clear the height... the upper rail on the radiator is reinforced with 1/8" alum EDIT Also the top cover holds it it place.. the 1/8" alum is angle thats mounted on the top of the radiator that the cover screws into also Last edited by MR_P_BODY; 06/26/16 11:53 AM.

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: racerx] #2098428 06/26/16 11:48 AM 06/26/16 11:48 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,402 north of coder moparx "Butt Crack Bob"
moparx "Butt Crack Bob" Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,402 north of coder	X, just a question in general. sometimes, simple is really difficult to do keeping it looking good. i like the muffler hanger idea too !

Re: Alumn Radiator Mounts [Re: Kiddart] #2098442 06/26/16 12:27 PM 06/26/16 12:27 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 867 Bellevue, NE C Charger453 super stock
Charger453 super stock C Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 867 Bellevue, NE	When I ran one of those universal radiators, I just made some brackets, marked where I wanted them welded, and paid a local shop $25 to tig em on.

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