Radiator Repair
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Radiator Repair
Who does the community suggest to send my original radiator off to to have it repaired?
I do not want it restored, just repaired. It came with the car. I don't know if it leaks or is clogged up.
I just know it was replaced several years ago.
Thank You
I do not want it restored, just repaired. It came with the car. I don't know if it leaks or is clogged up.
I just know it was replaced several years ago.
Thank You
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2019
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From: Indiana
I would review what kind of shape the current radiator is. Repairing may just be bandaid on a rotted/ clogged radiator.
When i wanted to have mine repaired/ re-cored locally (if you can even find a place that does them still) , it was the same price as an aluminum radiator that cools much better than OEM especially in your area. if original and you want to keep it, throw it in the rafters..
post some pics especially inside tubes.. not sure what is in there now compared to original.
here are a couple from google..
https://www.autotekinc.net/services/radiator-repair/
https://www.roznovaksservices.com/ra...service/repair
and a 4 YO thread on reddit (note comments of cost vs new radiator..
https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comm...radiator_shop/
When i wanted to have mine repaired/ re-cored locally (if you can even find a place that does them still) , it was the same price as an aluminum radiator that cools much better than OEM especially in your area. if original and you want to keep it, throw it in the rafters..
post some pics especially inside tubes.. not sure what is in there now compared to original.
here are a couple from google..
https://www.autotekinc.net/services/radiator-repair/
https://www.roznovaksservices.com/ra...service/repair
and a 4 YO thread on reddit (note comments of cost vs new radiator..
https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comm...radiator_shop/
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: North tonawanda NY
I would review what kind of shape the current radiator is. Repairing may just be bandaid on a rotted/ clogged radiator.
When i wanted to have mine repaired/ re-cored locally (if you can even find a place that does them still) , it was the same price as an aluminum radiator that cools much better than OEM especially in your area. if original and you want to keep it, throw it in the rafters..
post some pics especially inside tubes.. not sure what is in there now compared to original.
here are a couple from google..
https://www.autotekinc.net/services/radiator-repair/
https://www.roznovaksservices.com/ra...service/repair
and a 4 YO thread on reddit (note comments of cost vs new radiator..
https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comm...radiator_shop/
When i wanted to have mine repaired/ re-cored locally (if you can even find a place that does them still) , it was the same price as an aluminum radiator that cools much better than OEM especially in your area. if original and you want to keep it, throw it in the rafters..
post some pics especially inside tubes.. not sure what is in there now compared to original.
here are a couple from google..
https://www.autotekinc.net/services/radiator-repair/
https://www.roznovaksservices.com/ra...service/repair
and a 4 YO thread on reddit (note comments of cost vs new radiator..
https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comm...radiator_shop/
I have mine along side a work bench I only held on to it because it was made locally and the old Harrison plant near me.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2018
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From: Marietta GA
Use Google and locate a radiator repair shop located in a city the size of Austin. These shops mostly repair truck, construction, and specialty vehicles radiators. After the third time looking to have mine repaired, my shop said they couldn’t soldier rust. So they installed a new one. I am going to put the OEM Harrison radiator on my fence, and add it to my display of “Automotive Art.”
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Ventura California
I just recently found a nice Harrison radiator for my BB 1969.
I called Dewitt’s and they sell the replacement core for $699
We have a local place here in Ventura County that will take my old Harrison tanks and solder the new core.
I called Dewitt’s and they sell the replacement core for $699
We have a local place here in Ventura County that will take my old Harrison tanks and solder the new core.
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WOW! 700 bucks for the core, then labor to solder it all together. You must really want that Radiator!
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2021
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From: Southern New England USA
Cores were being made in the USA by Maine Radiator
https://maineradiator.com
They made a very specific core for my 1942 Jeep which required a unique cut of the fins in order to look correct and they delivered.
They do copper/brass - not aluminum. You might try contacting them to see if they can make your core and if they can recommend a local installer.
https://maineradiator.com
They made a very specific core for my 1942 Jeep which required a unique cut of the fins in order to look correct and they delivered.
They do copper/brass - not aluminum. You might try contacting them to see if they can make your core and if they can recommend a local installer.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Ventura California
Plus, I have 2 other BB corvettes that use the same radiator.
I figure it can’t hurt to have an extra.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Ventura California
Cores were being made in the USA by Maine Radiator
https://maineradiator.com
They made a very specific core for my 1942 Jeep which required a unique cut of the fins in order to look correct and they delivered.
They do copper/brass - not aluminum. You might try contacting them to see if they can make your core and if they can recommend a local installer.
https://maineradiator.com
They made a very specific core for my 1942 Jeep which required a unique cut of the fins in order to look correct and they delivered.
They do copper/brass - not aluminum. You might try contacting them to see if they can make your core and if they can recommend a local installer.
I wonder if this is where Dewitt’s sources there copper/brass cores?
I was told from Dewitt’s that it would take 4-6 weeks to source.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Wichita Kansas
Use Google and locate a radiator repair shop located in a city the size of Austin. These shops mostly repair truck, construction, and specialty vehicles radiators. After the third time looking to have mine repaired, my shop said they couldn’t soldier rust. So they installed a new one. I am going to put the OEM Harrison radiator on my fence, and add it to my display of “Automotive Art.”
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,486
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From: Ventura California
The radiator guy carefull tapped out all the little dings and it looks brand new.
