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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 01:08 PM
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I recently replaced my radiator with a new aluminum radiator. ( I am not going to have the car judged.)
The old radiator is a Harrison copper brass 26" and I assume it was original but I an not sure. The only number was on the metal radiator tag marked "MK9" and 3018803. There doesn't appear to be a stamped number on the radiator itself only "Harrison".
I have had it reconditioned but my question is: Does it have any value as an original or is it just junk?
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 70convL46
I recently replaced my radiator with a new aluminum radiator. ( I am not going to have the car judged.)
The old radiator is a Harrison copper brass 26" and I assume it was original but I an not sure. The only number was on the metal radiator tag marked "MK9" and 3018803. There doesn't appear to be a stamped number on the radiator itself only "Harrison".
I have had it reconditioned but my question is: Does it have any value as an original or is it just junk?

It may have some value. Depends on what is reconditioned. If it needs to be recored not much value IMHO. I had my 70 L46 radiator recored with a correct core. The guy was instructed to keep the tag and he didn't.

If you do decide to part out or sell I am interested in the tag.

Thanks, Bill 301-440-0838
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 70convL46
I recently replaced my radiator with a new aluminum radiator. ( I am not going to have the car judged.)
The old radiator is a Harrison copper brass 26" and I assume it was original but I an not sure. The only number was on the metal radiator tag marked "MK9" and 3018803. There doesn't appear to be a stamped number on the radiator itself only "Harrison".
I have had it reconditioned but my question is: Does it have any value as an original or is it just junk?
My 53-72 parts book lists 3018803 as being for 69 Corvette with C.A.C (exc. T.H., 427) . This is the radiator used on late 69 L46's. Earlier L46 used an aluminum radiator.
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 09:54 PM
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I don't beleive any 69 L-46 had an aluminum radiator.
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 05:20 PM
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It may have some value. Depends on what is reconditioned. If it needs to be recored not much value IMHO. I had my 70 L46 radiator recored with a correct core. The guy was instructed to keep the tag and he didn't.

If you do decide to part out or sell I am interested in the tag.

Thanks, Bill 301-440-0838
Thanks for the info. I will keep you posted as to the status of the old radiator. I hate to just scrap it.
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