Need a new radiator,... who should I buy from? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**lolife99** · 03-25-2009, 10:46 PM

I need a new radiator for my '69 swb project.

I bought a new radiator for my '71 blazer a few years ago from an online radiator website. I was less than pleased.
I need a 4-core with the correct curved lower neck,... that will help the lower hose clear the frame.
I don't want a high dollar ALUMINUM radiator,... just a well built copper/brass 4-core.
Where should I spend my money?
Board Vendors step up,... or any other suggestions would be great.
Thanks.

Longhorn Man · 03-25-2009, 11:56 PM

you can get a 4 row rad from autozone of all places pretty cheap.
And for the record, you go into a rad shop talking about a four core rad, they'll laugh at you. Possibly behind your back, but they will laugh.

**El Jay** · 03-26-2009, 12:59 AM

Have you considered having your old radiator recored at a reputable local shop?

**fine69** · 03-26-2009, 01:51 AM

Advance Auto. Thats where i buy all mine at.

jbristo67 · 03-26-2009, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

I need a new radiator for my '69 swb project.

I bought a new radiator for my '71 blazer a few years ago from an online radiator website. I was less than pleased.
I need a 4-core with the correct curved lower neck,... that will help the lower hose clear the frame.
I don't want a high dollar ALUMINUM radiator,... just a well built copper/brass 4-core.
Where should I spend my money?
Board Vendors step up,... or any other suggestions would be great.
Thanks.

1800radiator cheap life time warenty 4 row 175

JAB'70 · 03-26-2009, 08:42 AM

Advance Auto, good radiator, good price.

msgross · 03-26-2009, 09:01 AM

I bought this one, and it's cheaper at oreilly's... like original and no plastic... has auto cooler lines openings which are plugged if you have a manual.

433369 proliance radiator under $200

http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/Displ...&currentPage=0

$229 at summit
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

$208 at www.rockauto.com just search for your truck and it comes up..

CG · 03-26-2009, 09:11 AM

I bought a couple from member 67 cst swb he gave me a great price, and shipped out to me very quickly. One of em is in Longhorn Mans burb.

**raggedjim** · 03-26-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

And for the record, you go into a rad shop talking about a four core rad, they'll laugh at you. Possibly behind your back, but they will laugh.

What's the deal? I've always heard people talk about 4 core radiators...

Rg

my67chevytruck · 03-26-2009, 09:24 AM

4- core or 4-row?

cdowns · 03-26-2009, 09:28 AM

google radiator with your city and state//thats what i did for a project and found a local place a few miles from my house at cheaper price than i could could find elsewhere

mrh33916 · 03-26-2009, 09:45 AM

I purchased mine from Autozone and it does have the correct curved lower neck. It was $178 in stock with a lifetime warranty.

big_al_71 · 03-26-2009, 03:25 PM

I have used these many times and work great and I get them for a really good price. Same company that makes Griffin Radiators..

http://www.northernfactory.com/store...17&itm_index=0

**raggedjim** · 03-26-2009, 03:41 PM

4-row sounds right, Thanks, Rg

67ChevyRedneck · 03-26-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh33916

I purchased mine from Autozone and it does have the correct curved lower neck. It was $178 in stock with a lifetime warranty.

I agree with all the other's on autozone. With tax and some antifreeze I paid about $210 for mine. I got an automatic 4 row one for a 72 and they had it in stock! It's been in the truck for about 2 years. I also bought an automatic 3 row from them back in '02 and it worked great in the truck until 07 when I installed a vintage air A/C kit and it couldn't keep up with the A/C on.

**lolife99** · 03-26-2009, 05:13 PM

Thanks guys, for all the replys.
And,... I'll try to say 4-row from now on. Ha.

BCOWANWHEELS · 03-26-2009, 05:40 PM

I,ve got a real nice 3 row i,ll sell. 2 yrs old. 100.00

Bob 68327 · 03-26-2009, 06:21 PM

Try www.radiatorbarn.com I have bought from them alot with great luck and good prices. Bob

03-25-2009, 10:46 PM	#1
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Need a new radiator,... who should I buy from? I need a new radiator for my '69 swb project. I bought a new radiator for my '71 blazer a few years ago from an online radiator website. I was less than pleased. I need a 4-core with the correct curved lower neck,... that will help the lower hose clear the frame. I don't want a high dollar ALUMINUM radiator,... just a well built copper/brass 4-core. Where should I spend my money? Board Vendors step up,... or any other suggestions would be great. Thanks. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-25-2009, 11:56 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Need a new radiator,... who should I buy from? you can get a 4 row rad from autozone of all places pretty cheap. And for the record, you go into a rad shop talking about a four core rad, they'll laugh at you. Possibly behind your back, but they will laugh.

03-26-2009, 12:59 AM	#3
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Need a new radiator,... who should I buy from? Have you considered having your old radiator recored at a reputable local shop? __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

03-26-2009, 01:51 AM	#4
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Need a new radiator,... who should I buy from? Advance Auto. Thats where i buy all mine at. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

03-26-2009, 08:42 AM	#6
JAB'70 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 54	Re: Need a new radiator,... who should I buy from? Advance Auto, good radiator, good price.

03-26-2009, 09:01 AM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Need a new radiator,... who should I buy from? I bought this one, and it's cheaper at oreilly's... like original and no plastic... has auto cooler lines openings which are plugged if you have a manual. 433369 proliance radiator under $200 http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/Displ...&currentPage=0 $229 at summit http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku $208 at www.rockauto.com just search for your truck and it comes up.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 03-26-2009 at 09:20 AM.

03-26-2009, 09:11 AM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,991	Re: Need a new radiator,... who should I buy from? I bought a couple from member 67 cst swb he gave me a great price, and shipped out to me very quickly. One of em is in Longhorn Mans burb. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-26-2009, 09:24 AM	#10
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Need a new radiator,... who should I buy from? 4- core or 4-row? __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-26-2009, 09:28 AM	#11
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Need a new radiator,... who should I buy from? google radiator with your city and state//thats what i did for a project and found a local place a few miles from my house at cheaper price than i could could find elsewhere __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-26-2009, 09:45 AM	#12
mrh33916 Project '67 454 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 283	Re: Need a new radiator,... who should I buy from? I purchased mine from Autozone and it does have the correct curved lower neck. It was $178 in stock with a lifetime warranty.

03-26-2009, 03:25 PM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Need a new radiator,... who should I buy from? I have used these many times and work great and I get them for a really good price. Same company that makes Griffin Radiators.. http://www.northernfactory.com/store...17&itm_index=0 __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

03-26-2009, 03:41 PM	#14
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,583	Re: Need a new radiator,... who should I buy from? 4-row sounds right, Thanks, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

03-26-2009, 05:13 PM	#16
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Need a new radiator,... who should I buy from? Thanks guys, for all the replys. And,... I'll try to say 4-row from now on. Ha. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-26-2009, 05:40 PM	#17
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Need a new radiator,... who should I buy from? I,ve got a real nice 3 row i,ll sell. 2 yrs old. 100.00 __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

03-26-2009, 06:21 PM	#18
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Need a new radiator,... who should I buy from? Try www.radiatorbarn.com I have bought from them alot with great luck and good prices. Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker



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