Aluminum Radiators - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Greasey Harley · 02-11-2015, 06:44 PM

the '68 came with a big, shiny, aluminum radiator. I never had one of those before but it sure looks neat

Two days ago, I noticed it was leaking. So, I drained it, popped it out and ran it down to the radiator shop.
That's when I learned,...YOU CAN'T REPAIR AN ALUMINUM RADIATOR!!!!??!?!?!?!?!??!?!??????
Wow!
Why would anyone buy one of these?

I think, I'll just buy an Old School copper/brass radiator.

Shiny piece of crap

Willie Makeit · 02-11-2015, 06:58 PM

translation: we aren't smart enough to know how to repair it therefore we'll just tell the customer a lie.

find a better radiator shop.

**67 cst swb** · 02-11-2015, 07:10 PM

OH My... Really?
They repair aluminum radiators all the time. where is it leaking?
Never ever go back to that radiator shop, not even to use the restroom.
If you are going to throw that leaking aluminum one away, I will be waiting by your trash can.

edit: wait maybe not waiting by your trash can. I didn't realize Post Falls was so far North in Idaho. LOL

Lee H · 02-11-2015, 08:23 PM

The shop I use will not repair epoxy bonded aluminum radiators.

Greasey Harley · 02-11-2015, 08:58 PM

The manufacturer (Champion) aslo told me " They are not repairable".

Fldawg · 02-11-2015, 09:40 PM

before i went to crusin the coast my aluminum rad started to leak, my friends parts house sells this stuff called K seal works great, stopped the leak hasn't leaked since

1972RedNeck · 02-11-2015, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

before i went to crusin the coast my aluminum rad started to leak, my friends parts house sells this stuff called K seal works great, stopped the leak hasn't leaked since

Horse terds work too.

chip46wis · 02-11-2015, 10:44 PM

No offense --I have epoxied aluminum rads and air cond condensers for years with epoxy----always worked if its clean!!!!! I use muriatic acid-- Good luck

Greasey Harley · 02-11-2015, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

Horse terds work too.

I'll not be putting horse turds, sealant, tobacco, egg whites, voodoo magic, or anything else in my coolant system, thanks anyway.
I think I found a fresh copper/brass 4 core, for $100.
Nobody will ever convince me that aluminum radiators (and Edelbrock carburators) are anything other than shiny pieces of crap

**typo fixed ***

EARNHARDT#3 · 02-11-2015, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Greasey Harley

I'll not be putting horse turds, sealant, tobacco, egg whites, voodoo magic, or anything else in my coolant system, thanks anyway.
I think I found a fresh copper/brass 4 core, for $100.
Nobody will ever convince me that aluminum radiators (and Eldebrock carburators) are anything other than shiny pieces of crap

LOL...I used to work in a speed shop and guys would always mispronounce Edelbrock and say "Eldebrock". But I've never seen it misspelled until now. Brought back some memories.

Greasey Harley · 02-11-2015, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by EARNHARDT#3

LOL...I used to work in a speed shop and guys would always mispronounce Edelbrock and say "Eldebrock". But I've never seen it misspelled until now. Brought back some memories.

Hell, my "name" is spelled wrong. GREASEY isn't a word.
Also my real name Russel not Russell

Spelling ain't my strongest subjekt.

GryGhost · 02-11-2015, 10:14 PM

I just put a champion radiator in my truck, the ebay add said they were fully welded without any epoxy

02-11-2015, 06:44 PM	#1
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 885	Aluminum Radiators the '68 came with a big, shiny, aluminum radiator. I never had one of those before but it sure looks neat Two days ago, I noticed it was leaking. So, I drained it, popped it out and ran it down to the radiator shop. That's when I learned,...YOU CAN'T REPAIR AN ALUMINUM RADIATOR!!!!??!?!?!?!?!??!?!?????? Wow! Why would anyone buy one of these? I think, I'll just buy an Old School copper/brass radiator. Shiny piece of crap

02-11-2015, 06:58 PM	#2
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,216	Re: Aluminum Radiators translation: we aren't smart enough to know how to repair it therefore we'll just tell the customer a lie. find a better radiator shop.

02-11-2015, 08:23 PM	#4
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,143	Re: Aluminum Radiators The shop I use will not repair epoxy bonded aluminum radiators. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

02-11-2015, 08:58 PM	#5
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 885	Re: Aluminum Radiators The manufacturer (Champion) aslo told me " They are not repairable".

02-11-2015, 09:40 PM	#6
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Aluminum Radiators before i went to crusin the coast my aluminum rad started to leak, my friends parts house sells this stuff called K seal works great, stopped the leak hasn't leaked since

02-11-2015, 07:10 PM	#3
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Aluminum Radiators OH My... Really? They repair aluminum radiators all the time. where is it leaking? Never ever go back to that radiator shop, not even to use the restroom. If you are going to throw that leaking aluminum one away, I will be waiting by your trash can. edit: wait maybe not waiting by your trash can. I didn't realize Post Falls was so far North in Idaho. LOL __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 02-11-2015 at 07:15 PM.

02-11-2015, 10:44 PM	#8
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Re: Aluminum Radiators No offense --I have epoxied aluminum rads and air cond condensers for years with epoxy----always worked if its clean!!!!! I use muriatic acid-- Good luck

02-11-2015, 10:14 PM	#12
GryGhost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Kents Store, VA Posts: 3	Re: Aluminum Radiators I just put a champion radiator in my truck, the ebay add said they were fully welded without any epoxy __________________ 1970 c10 lwb mild 355/TH350 w 3.73 gears...lowered 3/3 with 275/60s went 9.98 on 1/8th mile, gota get better than that!



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