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Old Jul 1, 2022 | 06:09 PM
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How many of you folks have used cold case radiators and what is your opinion of them.
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Well, put a Champion in mine. (I'm anything but wealthy).
But over the years a number of people on here have mentioned they run a Cold Case. Always good reviews.
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Got mine from Mid America and so far so good!!!
But I had mine installed by a local repair shop...................NO PROBS!!!
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Cold Case. Direct fit. They use two rows of 1-1/4" tubes which is what Dewitt's use in their heavy duty premium rads for a lot more money. Cold Case is great value for the money.
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Are Cold Case radiators made in the USA? Dewitts are.

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Where does the aluminium come from? Not the USA.
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Originally Posted by resdoggie
Where does the aluminium come from? Not the USA.
Ok,,,,,that "may" be true, I won't bother researching that, but there is more to a radiator than where the bulk material came from. I prefer American made quality parts, even if they cost more.
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Where does the aluminium come from? Not the USA.

How do you know where they purchase the raw materials from?
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