Need custom radiator
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Melting Slicks
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From: Thunder Bay
Need custom radiator
OK, this isn't strictly Corvette related, but I don't know anyplace that has more accumulated automotive expertise than this forum, so I'll ask it here. Years ago I dropped a small block into an '84 S-10 4x4. Sold it to a friend of mine who is still using it as a daily driver. The problem is the radiator is pretty much done and its a custom unit I designed and had built by a local rad shop. We no longer have anyone in town that fixes radiators so we're looking for someone, somewhere who can build a custom rad. Anyone know of a rad shop that can do this?
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Post the measurements required and let's see what the forum can find....
OK, this isn't strictly Corvette related, but I don't know anyplace that has more accumulated automotive expertise than this forum, so I'll ask it here. Years ago I dropped a small block into an '84 S-10 4x4. Sold it to a friend of mine who is still using it as a daily driver. The problem is the radiator is pretty much done and its a custom unit I designed and had built by a local rad shop. We no longer have anyone in town that fixes radiators so we're looking for someone, somewhere who can build a custom rad. Anyone know of a rad shop that can do this?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Thunder Bay
Crossflow. Core is 26 1/4" wide. Tanks are 14 1/2" high (not core - max height of tank). Outlet top drivers side 1 1/2". Inlet lower passenger side also 1 1/2". No cooler line fittings or level sensor. No filler. Current rad is 3-core but that's probably not necessary.
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Here's a couple of guys that do custom radiators-
Both have a downloadable forms to get a quote
Ron Davis-
http://www.rondavisradiators.com/custom.htm
Griffin-
https://www.griffinrad.com/custom_radiator.php
Both have a downloadable forms to get a quote
Ron Davis-
http://www.rondavisradiators.com/custom.htm
Griffin-
https://www.griffinrad.com/custom_radiator.php
Le Mans Master
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I had Ron Davis in Arizona build a custom radiator years ago for a 1982 Jeep Wide Track Wagoneer that I put a 1996 Corvette LT-1 motor in. It was just perfect and worked great.
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