Big Block Radiator Hold-Downs

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It’s a year model thing, as stated ‘81+.

I’ve got a CUCV radiator set up on my ‘91 Blazer, 2 small brackets with a plastic cover that goes between them.

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Must be a diesel thing too then? My '86 big block had the single stamped sheetmetal panel like my 70's trucks.
 

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It’s a year model thing, as stated ‘81+.

I’ve got a CUCV radiator set up on my ‘91 Blazer, 2 small brackets with a plastic cover that goes between them.

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Is that a factory PS pump reservoir? On a big block? I think I saw one of those reservoirs sitting on a shelf, unless it was a common or universal thing.
 

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I only recall this remote reservoir with my hydroboost trucks.

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Wow! Thanks everyone for the replies. I found a pair of hold-downs for a 350. I cut them and extended them to fit. I had fun beating a piece of sheet metal to match the bends of the support and then welded them together. I got a set of big block rubber isolators and put it all together. I do like the look of that single hold-down and will be keeping my eyes peeled for one.
Joe
 

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Is that a factory PS pump reservoir? On a big block? I think I saw one of those reservoirs sitting on a shelf, unless it was a common or universal thing.

Yes, the remote reservoir is off of an 83 K30 with a 454 and hydroboost. I have it combined with a tear drop for added fluid capacity.
 

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