Radiator Opinion
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Pro
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From: Lewes, Delaware
Radiator Opinion
I flushed the radiator in my 1980 and discovered it was leaking. Bars leaks temporarily fixed it but needs some opinions. Should I remove it and see if a radiator shop can fix it or just order a Dewitts??? I have see the Dewitts and they look like an excellent quality radiator. I am leaning toward the Dewitts......
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Racer
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From: MARSHALLVILLE OHIO
I need to replace my 79's radiator as well, but which one??? I would like to keep the money in check because my mechanic is putting it in and I only want to do it once. I want to spend $300.00 to $400.00 on one copper and brass would work and aluminum would be nice. I priced the re-core and its as much as a new one.
Melting Slicks
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From: KB7TIF Ville NV
I flushed the radiator in my 1980 and discovered it was leaking. Bars leaks temporarily fixed it but needs some opinions. Should I remove it and see if a radiator shop can fix it or just order a Dewitts??? I have see the Dewitts and they look like an excellent quality radiator. I am leaning toward the Dewitts......
Le Mans Master
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From: Southern NH
buy this one:
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&
it's a budget Dewitts, all the performance with out the bling. Zips might even have a coupon code to get it cheaper right now
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&
it's a budget Dewitts, all the performance with out the bling. Zips might even have a coupon code to get it cheaper right now
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I love the Dewitts rad I put in mine, car runs real cool too.
Safety Car
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Quality matters , I stuck with a good oem replacement because the first rad was in the car 30 years , remember on the 1980 air flow is not an issue so your not going to overheat and you should already know this if you have had the car a while.
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