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Old 04-30-2022, 03:00 AM   #1
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Radiator recomendations 1978 c10 250

Hello Everybody. i have a straight six truck that needs a radiator. im just tryna see what radiators everybody has had good luck with. In a past life i would have rodded out the OG copper rad, but I dont really feel like doing that in 2022.
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Old 04-30-2022, 12:38 PM   #2
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Re: Radiator recomendations 1978 c10 250

SPI (Spectra Premium) has always done me well. They are all plastic/aluminum now, but don't let that scare you. They fit better than the previous generation of spectra brass radiators.
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Old 05-02-2022, 11:07 AM   #3
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Re: Radiator recomendations 1978 c10 250

Agreed.. Mine is 2 years old. No complaints.
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Old 05-07-2022, 03:03 PM   #4
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Re: Radiator recomendations 1978 c10 250

Spectra Premium ordered. I hope it doesnt look too bad in the engine compartment. This truck sits in the garage %90 of the time, and sometimes i just drive around in it, and sometimes i used it like a truck. i would have preffered a copper radiator, but I just cant justify the expense.
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Old 05-08-2022, 11:04 AM   #5
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You can always haze a light coating of black paint on it if its an issue for you.
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