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Jun 24, 2005 | 09:03 PM

raider21

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OEM replacement radiator?

Who carries the best OEM replacement radiator? I just ordered one from a local vendor. It was described on the phone as "new and not rebuilt". It arrived yesterday, and was rough. Over spray and lots of metal shavings inside.

So I will keep looking.
Any suggestions?
TIA,
peter

Jun 24, 2005 | 09:21 PM

marshrat99

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I bought my OEM 4 core replacement thru the local GM dealer about 3yrs ago during my rebuild. Never have had a cooling problem.

Jun 24, 2005 | 09:34 PM

raider21

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how much?
what year do you have?
did they have it in stock?
was it new or rebuilt?

thanks, never thought about going back to Chevy

Jun 25, 2005 | 06:58 AM

marshrat99

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Quote:

Originally Posted by raider21

how much?
what year do you have?
did they have it in stock?
was it new or rebuilt?

thanks, never thought about going back to Chevy

About $300 but that was 3 years ago. Mine's a 79, L82 auto. Dealer had to order it but only took a week. It was a new one. During the rebuild, the block was boiled, replaced hoses, thermostadt and water pump. Temp never gets above 180* except when using air it runs about 200*. BTW, my aux electric fan works. Good luck &

Jun 25, 2005 | 07:32 AM

Frankenvette

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From: White Pine / Dandridge TN

I purchased a brand new 4 core radiator off ebay for $139.00 to replace my 3 core. I've had it for about 2 year with no problems. Fit the bracket cushions and hoses perfectly.

Jun 25, 2005 | 07:39 AM

Richard Cooper

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From: New Paltz, New York USA

I bought my new radiator from Radiatorworld.com it took 4 days to get to my house and has worked fine for a little over a year now. It was for my 1981 automatic and I paid $165.99 with shipping.

Jun 25, 2005 | 10:35 AM

Aflac

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St. Jude Donor '09

Bought mine thru my local NAPA.. not a problem with it at all...

Jun 25, 2005 | 11:16 AM

GDaina

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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio

had mine recored....$210.00

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Jun 25, 2005 | 02:02 PM

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Dewitts radiator makes NOTHING BUT VETTE radiators. Buy the BEST or buy some Taiwanese JUNK! (most radiators are foregin produced now, not DeWitts.) Here is a link he is also a Forum sponser: http://www.dewitts.com/index.asp

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