Be Cool Or DeWitt Radiator
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Melting Slicks
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Be Cool Or DeWitt Radiator
I need to replace my OEM '63 radiator. Which is the better deal? I can get the Be Cool about $400 cheaper. Is it nearly as good as the DeWitt?
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Given the number of satisfied Dewitt's customers on these forums - including myself - for most of us there's no question. Why take a chance on something like that? Is your priority a good, dependable radiator, or saving a couple hundred bucks? No knock on Be Cool intended but I have never heard of them. I put a Dewitt's in our C-4 before a trip to Texas. With 102 degree heat and AC on max there was no problem whatsoever.
By the way - according to UPS Tracking, the Dewitt's radiator for my '64 will arrive by 9PM tomorrow.
By the way - according to UPS Tracking, the Dewitt's radiator for my '64 will arrive by 9PM tomorrow.
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Had a DeWitts in my 88 stock fans. Took longer to get warm and cooled down much quicker than stock once youre moving.
I Think most any brand other than the cheapest Ebay stuff would be fine. Anythings better than the puny stock ones.
Looking into cold case for my daily...De witts is good but just too pricy for my tastes.
I Think most any brand other than the cheapest Ebay stuff would be fine. Anythings better than the puny stock ones.
Looking into cold case for my daily...De witts is good but just too pricy for my tastes.
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They claim these are made using the original GM tooling. They should look pretty much the same. Even has the original Harrison sticker and stampings with date and part number.
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