New radiator
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3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Aurora Oregon
New radiator
I am try to get my husband a radiator for his 1973 corvette. I am trying to do this as a surprise, so I dont want to just ask him. I have looked around alittle and am trying to figuare out if aluminum or brass is the way to go? I have found some aluminum 3 row(?) on ebay for $200. this seems pretty inexpensive to me.. is this something that I would regrete getting him? I dont want him to have to do it again in the near future so.... any help/suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated.
thanks, Rose
thanks, Rose
Melting Slicks
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From: Northeast
Have never read a bad review since being on the forum:
http://www.dewitts.com/
You could call them and they will lead you through the choice.
Good luck.
http://www.dewitts.com/
You could call them and they will lead you through the choice.
Good luck.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Rose,
I'd recommend you talk to DeWitt's too. I believe they're going to need a bit of information about the engine and transmission in your Corvette in order to help you order the correct radiator.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
I'd recommend you talk to DeWitt's too. I believe they're going to need a bit of information about the engine and transmission in your Corvette in order to help you order the correct radiator.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
Race Director
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From: Forked River NJ
A lot of those ebay radiators are a universal fit. They can be made to fit but will require some work to get to fit correctly. I agree with the above on Dewitts. They are a little more costly but they drop right in no problem.
On a side note you are a wonderful wife buying your husband parts for his Vette.
On a side note you are a wonderful wife buying your husband parts for his Vette.
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Team Owner
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Rose.... Your heart is certainly in the right place, but I have to advise a bit of caution. It's important to know exactly what your "best buddy" is planning for his car to know what to do. If the car is a purely stock C3, getting him a DeWitt's radiator might be a very nice gesture...and he would appreciate it...but it would not be what he really wants. On the other hand, if the car already has several 'mods' [changes to the original stock configuration], the DeWitt's radiator would have him jumping up and down like a Yorkshire terrier when you bring out the bacon!
So...unless you can determine what his intentions/desires for the car are going to be, perhaps a cute card with ca$h [or gift certificate] toward the radiator of his choice might be a "safer" idea. Just a thought.
Good luck with your gift! And thanks for being so understanding of your man's [second best] passion.
So...unless you can determine what his intentions/desires for the car are going to be, perhaps a cute card with ca$h [or gift certificate] toward the radiator of his choice might be a "safer" idea. Just a thought.
Good luck with your gift! And thanks for being so understanding of your man's [second best] passion.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Michigan
Hi Rose, We would be happy to help with your purchase. Feel free to email me john@dewitts.com or call and we'll be happy to answer questions. We specialize in a direct fit aluminum radiator, he will be able to drop it right in without any problems.
Thanks John
Thanks John
Race Director
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Above all don't think that there's bargain radiators out there that work just as well-especially no name discount stuff on ebay. They don't. Doesn't sound like you particularly want to head for divorce court, so beware.
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3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Aurora Oregon
ok... so I think that I dont want him to have to modify anything or have to do it again if it doesnt work right or is poor quality so I am going to go with Dewitts.. it has been converted over to HEI ignition but other than that is all original including the motor,and unrestored.. ( I did some dirt digging on the sly)=) but he seemed like he was leaning toward an aluminum so I am good to go. Thankyou all for your help! I am going to tell him after his birthday that I joined this so Im sure he will be on here shortly!
Thanks again, Rose
Thanks again, Rose
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Lexington Park Maryland
I am try to get my husband a radiator for his 1973 corvette. I am trying to do this as a surprise, so I dont want to just ask him. I have looked around alittle and am trying to figuare out if aluminum or brass is the way to go? I have found some aluminum 3 row(?) on ebay for $200. this seems pretty inexpensive to me.. is this something that I would regrete getting him? I dont want him to have to do it again in the near future so.... any help/suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated.
thanks, Rose
thanks, Rose
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Bay FL
You've come to the right place for your hubby's vette. I hope y'all join us!
