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Old 12-29-2018, 04:58 PM
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My original radiator has failed in my 1974 with 350 and auto trans. I’ve decided to upgrade and go with a DeWitts. I see many sites selling the 1139073a radiator which seems to be the correct option for my car for over $500.

My my question is that zip corvettes lists a DeWitts Radiator for my car for $400 it’s the RA-232

Does anyone know the difference? Were a few corners cut to make a cheaper unit for zip corvettes or is this just the best place for me to get a DeWitts Radiator for my Vette?
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mine for the early 76 was 550ish, and fits like factory, wonderfully...
bought it from dewitts website, i'd call them Monday and ask them directly what are the differences.
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DeWitts manufacturers these for Zip using the same double row core and fin design as the standard model. These are built in higher volume, with robotically (Mig) welded end tanks and the side channels are basic flat panels instead of the GM style hat channels. The fit and performance is the same.
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Originally Posted by Tom DeWitt
DeWitts manufacturers these for Zip using the same double row core and fin design as the standard model. These are built in higher volume, with robotically (Mig) welded end tanks and the side channels are basic flat panels instead of the GM style hat channels. The fit and performance is the same.
Thank you so much for the explanation!
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Originally Posted by Tom DeWitt
DeWitts manufacturers these for Zip using the same double row core and fin design as the standard model. These are built in higher volume, with robotically (Mig) welded end tanks and the side channels are basic flat panels instead of the GM style hat channels. The fit and performance is the same.
Tom,

Are you having a sale at the start of the new year?
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Tom,

Are you having a sale at the start of the new year?
I started an annual tradition with my january birthday sale and the new owners (AFCO) have kept that going. I expect to see something around mid January to be posted.
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There was only one way to go with my application. This was one of the best parts of my build!! Purchased straight from Dewitts,worth every penny!





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Old 12-30-2018, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by redcruz1120
There was only one way to go with my application. This was one of the best parts of my build!! Purchased straight from Dewitts,worth every penny!




That is damn close to my build, but I have the squared off tanks, welded, not formed....2" thick at the tanks...
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Tom, Love the new avatar. Don’t know when you retired or when that logo was done but you have earned it. Highly recommend anything Dewitts. Have used them many times. Quality costs but you will never have an issue with their products.

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