radiator cushions

Discussion in 'Parts wanted' started by UnseenGSX, Sep 17, 2006.

  1. UnseenGSX

    UnseenGSX Well-Known Member

    I need the rubber cushions for the top and bottom of the rad. for a three core radiator.
     
    UnseenGSX, Sep 17, 2006
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  2. Skyhawk

    Skyhawk Well-Known Member

    Engie,
    CARS Inc has them and they just came out with ones for a four row.
     
    Skyhawk, Sep 17, 2006
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  3. UnseenGSX

    UnseenGSX Well-Known Member

    Thanks John. I'll call them.
     
    UnseenGSX, Sep 18, 2006
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  4. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Engie- The 1970 radiator isolators are different than the 71-72 type for the three core. The 70 isolators locate the radiator slightly differently. The 70 fan shroud will not fit flush to the radiator top plate if the 71-72 ones are used. Also there are two different numbers in each case for left and right.

    See this thread.
     
    CJay, Sep 18, 2006
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  5. UnseenGSX

    UnseenGSX Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the info Jason.
     
    UnseenGSX, Sep 18, 2006
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  6. t-10 gs

    t-10 gs Active Member

    rad pads

    I need pads for a 1966 skylark gs had the rad recored from a three to a four core but used the same side tanks. checked cars inc. could find nothing that looked like mine.thanks for any help
     
    t-10 gs, Sep 18, 2006
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  7. UnseenGSX

    UnseenGSX Well-Known Member

    I wonder if they are the same ones as a GTO if so you could try Ames Performance.
     
    UnseenGSX, Sep 18, 2006
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  8. wkillgs

    wkillgs Gold Level Contributor

    Steele Rubber has them for a '66, but they are pricey at $27 each!
    Look in the 'Bumper and Grill' section.

    http://166.82.96.9/homeframes.html
    or
    www.Steelerubber.com

    They also have listings for '70 Skylarks...dunno if they're correct for you tho.
     
    wkillgs, Sep 18, 2006
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  9. UnseenGSX

    UnseenGSX Well-Known Member

    Well I just got the rad. cushions in today from Steel Rubber products and they are not right. They will go back. I looked on the Cars Inc. web site and they do not show them. This car of mine loves to test me but I will win.
     
    UnseenGSX, Sep 21, 2006
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  10. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Pat- Im not sure if isolators from another brand will interchange or not. Thats a good question. If they are for a 70 GSX and your runnung a three core rad with a 70 fan shroud, you will need at least two of part #s 1387423 and 1387422. These locate the radiator correctly so the 70 shroud bolts up to the top plate properly. And believe me,they were tough to find. I dont believe anyone repros the correct ones. Best bet would be to get two used ones from a parts car. I got one from Bruno and one from Dustin. The bottom isolators arent as critical, so the 71-72 part number will work.
     
    CJay, Sep 21, 2006
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  11. UnseenGSX

    UnseenGSX Well-Known Member

    Ok I went on Steel Rubber web site again and they show the correct cushions so I decided to check to see what they sent me and they sent the wrong ones, so I should have the right ones on Monday. I will report back.
     
    UnseenGSX, Sep 22, 2006
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  12. t-10 gs

    t-10 gs Active Member

    got mine from steele rubber the stem you use to to pull through frame was too short had to use needle noses to pull through frame but they work fine. first time on road today for 1966 gs 4 speed 401 since 1983.
    THANKS much for the help locating parts.
     
    t-10 gs, Sep 23, 2006
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