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Old Aug 19, 2020 | 09:08 AM
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Car newly purchased and in shop now.
Getting tires etc.

I need a new radiator.
I know there's a sticky but want to order one today.

Car will remain stock so want to get direct fit and as close to original.
I won't be showing the car altho it looks great!

Here are 2 I'm looking at?

Please give pros n cons.

https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corv...1977-1982.html

https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corv...1977-1982.html


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Dewitt's they cost more but they are the best for fit you can buy.

https://www.dewitts.com/collections/...21235694043218
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Old Aug 19, 2020 | 09:43 AM
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Dewitt's they cost more but they are the best for fit you can buy.

https://www.dewitts.com/collections/...21235694043218
It cost extra to have it black?
Worth it?

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Originally Posted by harley2
It cost extra to have it black?
Worth it?

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Only if you want it to be black. If you just want it to work, I wouldn't image it matters.

Here are DeWitts-manufactured options for $400- at Zip Corvette.


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Ordered Dewitt!
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Ordered Dewitt!
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You made a good choice! I have one going in my 71. I didn’t get the black ice coating though.
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Originally Posted by Sigforty
You made a good choice! I have one going in my 71. I didn’t get the black ice coating though.

I didn't ge the black either, couldn't find one in stock. was told factory would take 4-6 weeks.
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