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Old Jan 26, 2023 | 11:41 AM
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hello all!

i'm currently working on a 72 c3, 350, auto, a/c

when looking at a replacement radiator for this beauty, I find radiators, which look completely different than whats installed.

it looks much more like a 73 and onwards, and it is a 4 row radiator

anybody out there, who can point me in the right direction, to find a correct replacement radiator, like the one which is currently installed?

thanx!



top water neck

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My car's a 71, 350 Auto but no AC. I used this Dewitts aluminum two-row from Corvette Central. Corvette Central Dewitts Radiator
The design is pretty much identical to what you have there and it fit my car like a glove.

When I was shopping for mine I also considered this Cold Case model from Summit but they were out of stock at the time. Summit Cold Case Radiator
It's a little bit cheaper than the Dewitts from Corvette Central and looks to me like it'd be an exact fit as well.


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Have you considered getting the existing radiator repaired? Local radiator shops can usually repair any leaks and chemically clean out the inside. I think it cost me around
$ 120 to have mine refurbished, and it’s the one that came on my 73 SB, so it fits perfectly.
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Old Jan 27, 2023 | 09:13 AM
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I had my BB rad re-cored 4 row I think it was like 250 10 years ago Not once have I overheated in 97degree weather in the summer
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thanx for the info!

the radiator is currently at a shop for inspection and repair.
but the radiator is very old, and i‘m not sure, if we can rebuild it for a reasonable amount of money.
on the other hand, shipping costs to europe are insane at this time.

again, thanx for your inputs.
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