Aluminum radiator question
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No. I have used Champion. And am happy with the product and customer service.
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DeWitts is the best and fit perfect in my 73.
I used Champion in our Jeep.
It fit perfect as well and appears to be great quality.
The only reason I didn’t go with DeWitts in the Jeep was because they don’t offer one for my year model.
I used Champion in our Jeep.
It fit perfect as well and appears to be great quality.
The only reason I didn’t go with DeWitts in the Jeep was because they don’t offer one for my year model.
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I got my generic aluminum rad from summit like 20 years ago. Got the biggest one I could fit in place of the old little aluminum thing. Been working like a dream for ages.
I reckon you'll be just fine with an ebay rad.
I reckon you'll be just fine with an ebay rad.
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Just to follow up, I replaced my copper radiator 2 years ago with one of the eBay aluminum choices.
At the price paid compared to the liked recommended option for replacement radiators, I could change radiators once a year for 10 years.
I think I would rather see new hobbyists have a price option for repair parts that can keep the projects moving forward, instead of being delayed by an unaffordable part.
Capitalism at its best for the car hobby market.
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Just to follow up, I replaced my copper radiator 2 years ago with one of the eBay aluminum choices.
At the price paid compared to the liked recommended option for replacement radiators, I could change radiators once a year for 10 years.
I think I would rather see new hobbyists have a price option for repair parts that can keep the projects moving forward instead of being delayed by an unaffordable part.
Capitalism at its best the hobby market.
Well, that depends on the type of project / restoration your doing. I would never buy / install aftermarket Chinese "JUNK" in my "ORIGINAL" car. People with $50,000 - $100,000 + original cars don't do that unless given no choice. No chance that radiator is going in my car. There are restore / replace it to original projects & slap it together just to make it run / function projects. Therefore there are many different prices, products & options for all kinds of installers, cars & projects.
AND I ALWAYS TRY & BUY ..........."MADE IN USA"......... FIRST !!
