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brickwhite
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1966 Skylark Radiator replacement
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April 22, 2021, 09:35:13 AM »
So the 1966 Skylark GS 401 I just picked up has a leaky original radiator and the local radiator shops want $500 and 3 weeks to re-core it.
Which I may do later....but to get her running..
I found that US Radiator sells a direct fit. They run $500-700 and lead time around 3-4 weeks. Which I believe classic industries and OPGI sells.
http://usradiator.com/buick-gs-1965-66-v8-401-radiator.html
PN - 005157ANN
or in aluminum
PN - AL005157AADZ
So I am trying to find something that fits and is available quickly for less money.
I found a post on someone using a griffin aluminum radiator in a 401 GS car. "THANKS Walt"
http://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,38.0.html
But did not have auto trans cooler lines or a drain:
Griffin #26242-X $180
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/gri-1-26242-x
I did find one from Griffin that did have the auto cooler that has the same dimensions was available and ready to ship from Summit.
Griffin Thermal Products 1-56242-T -$340
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/gri-1-56242-t
Inlet Location:
Upper passenger side
Outlet Location:
Lower driver side
Overall Width (in):
27.500 in.
Overall Height (in.):
19.000 in.
Overall Thickness (in):
2.500 in.
Row Quantity:
2
Trans Cooler Line Connection:
1/4 in. NPT
Trans Cooler Adapter Fittings Included:
No
Radiator Inlet Size:
1.500 in.
Radiator Outlet Size:
1.375 in.
Tube Size:
1 1/4 in.
Only issue I see is the outlet size, which is 1.375 or 1 3/8"
Which I should be able to be address with an aftermarket lower hose:
this may work -
ACDelco 19163097
or
ACDelco 88872602
or
VAICO V200147
or this radiator...
https://www.coldcaseradiators.com/product/65-66-buick-gran-sport-wo-air-aluminum-performance-radiator
https://www.coldcaseradiators.com/product/65-66-buick-gran-sport-wo-air-aluminum-performance-radiator
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brickwhite
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Re: 1966 Skylark Radiator replacement
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April 25, 2021, 09:56:54 PM »
The old radiator has had it... soldered many times and only had 2 rows, doubt it cooled much.
So I bought the Griffin Thermal Products 1-56242-T -$340 on Summit
and it fit pretty well in my 1966 GS.
The only issue was the cooler fitting need to have an adapter added for the lines which I happed to have from another car. But the size and outlet spacing were all good.
The radiator was supplied with a drain cock. I just spray painted it black because I don't like bright silver ones.
Fits well:
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dsags
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Re: 1966 Skylark Radiator replacement
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April 26, 2021, 06:52:54 AM »
Excellent report. Thanks.
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GS66
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Re: 1966 Skylark Radiator replacement
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April 26, 2021, 10:19:17 AM »
Yes, thank you. Very helpful since I might be doing the same thing!
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Jim
North Mankato, MN
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red65gs
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Re: 1966 Skylark Radiator replacement
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April 28, 2021, 07:49:06 AM »
That's a great solution. Nice work.
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Don
Central KY
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