Posted by Kevin in Ohio [172.69.214.136] on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:45:36 :
In Reply to: Repower 1/2 ton closed cab wc12 posted by DDD [104.23.245.36] on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 07:36:55 :
Just to add something that may be useful to you. I went with a different frame but I believe this still can be used with a stock frame. I slid the radiator INSIDE the u shaped core support. All I had to do was to weld on some small flat stock to the front and drill the mounting holes. This allowed me enough space to actually run an attached fan to the V8's water pump. I do not have an electric fan. I have driven it over 37,000 miles with no issues. I did have a custom radiator built but sent them the original one and they used the outer shell. It gains you about 2 inches and you need all you can get. I did not modify any body sheetmetal.
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