Radiator blues - Fragrance of a rebuild - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-03-2023, 09:57 AM

Desiring an OEM radiator type, I picked up the first one from Summit. The transmission line nuts were bad and I was glad to get rid of it, but the warranty had lapsed long before.

Picked up the second radiator from a different manuf. via speedway. Shook like a tin maraca.

Heard about US radiator, $1100 gets a real nice piece you'd think. Heavy, perfect shape and fit, and a super finish. When all else is said and done it leaks. I have an appt. for alignment Wednesday, and will get confirmation in writing. What a hassle and expense, and the delays even worse.

The strong and lasting odor of a fresh rebuild took me by surprise, testimony

auto paint, powder coat, hot & cold cerecote, and por15 engine paint. Kind of cool really

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-03-2023, 12:44 PM

Props to US radiator so far. Their communication and care noted.

" It would be unusual that the radiator is leaking but anything is possible. Photos are very helpful sometimes but you can’t always see well enough. If they verify the radiator is leaking, we will get another in process and when you receive it, put the defective in the box and we will pick it up."

**HO455** · 04-04-2023, 03:46 PM

Good news to hear. Fingers crossed they are the kind of stand-up vendor we all dream about.

04-03-2023, 09:57 AM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Radiator blues - Fragrance of a rebuild Desiring an OEM radiator type, I picked up the first one from Summit. The transmission line nuts were bad and I was glad to get rid of it, but the warranty had lapsed long before. Picked up the second radiator from a different manuf. via speedway. Shook like a tin maraca. Heard about US radiator, $1100 gets a real nice piece you'd think. Heavy, perfect shape and fit, and a super finish. When all else is said and done it leaks. I have an appt. for alignment Wednesday, and will get confirmation in writing. What a hassle and expense, and the delays even worse. The strong and lasting odor of a fresh rebuild took me by surprise, testimony auto paint, powder coat, hot & cold cerecote, and por15 engine paint. Kind of cool really Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

04-03-2023, 12:44 PM	#2
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Re: Radiator blues - Fragrance of a rebuild Props to US radiator so far. Their communication and care noted. " It would be unusual that the radiator is leaking but anything is possible. Photos are very helpful sometimes but you can’t always see well enough. If they verify the radiator is leaking, we will get another in process and when you receive it, put the defective in the box and we will pick it up." __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

04-04-2023, 03:46 PM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,607	Re: Radiator blues - Fragrance of a rebuild Good news to hear. Fingers crossed they are the kind of stand-up vendor we all dream about. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377



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