Radiator Replacement
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From: Readfield, Maine
Radiator Replacement
Looking for suggestions for a new radiator. Do not have deep pockets but want a reliable radiator with no alterations for the install. Aluminum, brass and a good company to do business with. I guess $600 + shipping would be in the ball park!
Thanks
Richard
Thanks
Richard
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Save money and get an aluminium rad made by Cold Case or Champion. I have the Cold Case and its a direct fit and is very similar to a Dewitt hd rad with the 1-1/4" tubes. But hey, it's your money.
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Melting Slicks
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Dewitt's is definitely high quality, made in USA, and if you call you speak to someone knowledgeable on the phone. The two I posted above are forum members with really nice deals if they will fit your car.
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OH!!! Thank you for the info. I hope to start the car on Sunday after being in storage for 35yrs. Still has the 85/86 Maine inspection sticker on the windshield. Millage is 210019.
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Whats wrong with the orig? Cant you just have it boiled out and rodded? I'm doing that with my 72 and then going with the C5 twin elec fans.
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I also had the original radiator in my SB 73 repaired, it cost about $ 100 and it obviously fits perfect. There are not many radiator shops around, but there are a still a few, because they cater to large trucks and specialized equipment.
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Its a time issue for one thing because there are not any "trusted shops" in my area. I am hoping to get some drive time in this fall before I put away for the winter. I will put the original upstairs in the garage for the purest who inherits it after i am
long gone.
long gone.
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What area do you live in? A good shop will have it done in a day
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I have a 71 454/365 with automatic trans.
sometimes they still have auto lines just plugged
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-radiator.html
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wonder if this one will work? Says manual though..great deal for someone
sometimes they still have auto lines just plugged
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-radiator.html
sometimes they still have auto lines just plugged
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-radiator.html
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