I think I need a new radiator....

[In The Ten Ring]

Well guys I ran by a radiator shop today and had a long conversation with the owner. Turns out he's my age but we went to different schools.

He thinks I can use a 3 row in my 1972 stepside without any issues but only because I don't have AC and they don't make 2 row radiators anymore. When I told him that I had a fair amount of calcium both on the inside and some on the outside where the tubes meet the sides, he says that's a good sign that the radiator is badly rusted and it is the calcium buildup itself that's actually preventing leaks. Once I had that cleaned out the unit will likely begin to leak.

So....I guess I need to go ahead and get a new radiator.

I don't feel too bad about all this expense as well, all this stuff really should have been done long ago and it's a good learning experience for me.