Radiator mount

[Az33]

Hey guys,
Trying to get this radiator mounted securely without a ton of brackets so I can still fit the headlights in. Driving myself crazy and doubting everything I come up with. Could you please give and thoughts and advise on this idea… thanks!

 

[earthman]

Is the radiator mounted to the frame or to the shell AZ?

 

[zzrodder]

Here's what I would do. Just weld a couple 1/4" plate tabs to the frame rails and bolt an upright on each side using 1x1 1/8" tubing. The rad mount tabs could be sandwiched between the rad shell and the tubing. This way you wont see any struts on the outside for a cleaner look. Mounted several rads this way and it works fine.

 

[Az33]

Is the radiator mounted to the frame or to the shell AZ?

The radiator is currently mounted to the shell.

 

[Az33]

ZZ, I didn’t feel like that was going to be enough support for the top of the radiator, but sounds like it may be then. Thanks

 

[earthman]

It's common to use a couple of 3/8 rods from the rad to the firewall for more support. Let us know what you come up with! We would like to see a foto of your car too.

 

[Az33]

Started playing around with stuff laying around and I think I have an idea to make it work. Round bar with a couple bends, flatten the ends and drill a couple holes. This along with an L bracket at the bottom should (I hope) be strong enough to support everything.
Thanks for the input!