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red71cheyenne · 08-08-2002, 11:03 PM

Got my fuel problems fixed and now the radiator is leaking. Its already been repaired once and the guy said it would probably be the last. Any suggestions as to where to get a good one cheap? Thanks, Jeff.

red71cheyenne · 08-08-2002, 11:29 PM

ttt anyone?

barn9 · 08-08-2002, 11:54 PM

I got my new one through local radiator shop, but I think most auto parts stores can get them. I got mine for not much more than what it would have cost to repair the old clogged up radiator (and there was no guarantee that the repair would solve the problem).

LeRoy · 08-09-2002, 12:28 AM

When you come for the tranny/transfer case. I'll hook you up with good used one for $20. I just pulled one out of a 78 K5. The lower neck won't be tipped at a 45 degree angle but that's not a big problem. If it's trash, I'll send a refund. Do you have an automatic trans. or standard? I can drop it off to get it flushed and pressure checked, for an extra $20. Atleast that's what they wanted last time I did it.

red71cheyenne · 08-09-2002, 01:19 AM

LeRoy that sounds great. I have an automatic tranny. The neck angle shouldn't matter much. Go ahead and have it flushed and I'll pick it up that day. Just need some directions to your place. Jeff.

LeRoy · 08-09-2002, 03:51 AM

Okay, sounds good. I'll just keep flushing them until I get a good one. lol They haven't charged me if it doesn't pass inspection. I sent you a PM on directions

red71cheyenne · 08-09-2002, 04:11 AM

Just read it. Shouldn't have too much trouble finding it. The only trouble we will have is getting the thing in the Suburban. My truck won't be ready to come up there without the radiator.

LeRoy · 08-09-2002, 04:12 AM

Just bring a couple jugs of water. And carry a drip pan when you stop lol

red71cheyenne · 08-09-2002, 04:15 AM

Ha! If I were sure I'd get home with it, I'd do that. I just don't have much trust in it these days. Seems like every time I turn around something else is broken.

chaptr2 · 08-09-2002, 11:18 AM

Red71cheyenne, how are you liking Bremerton so far?

When I had to replace my Radiator I picked up a lifetime warranty radiator for a really good price. Now Schucks/Kraggen/Checker bought the company out they have to stick by the warranty.

I know there are some cheap shops around there and if you go to Westbay auto parts they should carry a radiator for out trucks. Plus if you say this is "Fleet 6" they will give you a "preferred customer discount". It isn't a very big discount, but a little is better than nothing. I hope you get your problems solved.

red71cheyenne · 08-09-2002, 01:42 PM

chaptr2, not too sure I care for the weather on this side of the country. I'm used to unbearable heat and humidity with A/C. The climate is nice, I just wish it didn't rain so much. Can't complain right now though, the last 2 weeks have been beautiful. The reason I'm not getting a new one right now is $$$. I get a military discount so that helps, but on as big a purchase as this, its not enough. I'll go with the used one that LeRoy has for right now and put off a new one til next year maybe. The one thats in it right now has been repaired several times and isn't original either. Sometime all of us that live around here should get together. Jeff.

chaptr2 · 08-09-2002, 06:10 PM

I wouldn't mind getting together. I live only about 30 or minutes from you. I bought my stepside in Bremerton, so not far at all. Maybe we can grab a beer sometime. Keep in touch....Chaptr2

08-08-2002, 11:03 PM	#1
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	It never ends. Got my fuel problems fixed and now the radiator is leaking. Its already been repaired once and the guy said it would probably be the last. Any suggestions as to where to get a good one cheap? Thanks, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-08-2002, 11:29 PM	#2
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	ttt anyone? __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-08-2002, 11:54 PM	#3
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	I got my new one through local radiator shop, but I think most auto parts stores can get them. I got mine for not much more than what it would have cost to repair the old clogged up radiator (and there was no guarantee that the repair would solve the problem). __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

08-09-2002, 12:28 AM	#4
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	When you come for the tranny/transfer case. I'll hook you up with good used one for $20. I just pulled one out of a 78 K5. The lower neck won't be tipped at a 45 degree angle but that's not a big problem. If it's trash, I'll send a refund. Do you have an automatic trans. or standard? I can drop it off to get it flushed and pressure checked, for an extra $20. Atleast that's what they wanted last time I did it. __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

08-09-2002, 01:19 AM	#5
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	LeRoy that sounds great. I have an automatic tranny. The neck angle shouldn't matter much. Go ahead and have it flushed and I'll pick it up that day. Just need some directions to your place. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-09-2002, 03:51 AM	#6
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	Okay, sounds good. I'll just keep flushing them until I get a good one. lol They haven't charged me if it doesn't pass inspection. I sent you a PM on directions __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

08-09-2002, 04:11 AM	#7
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Just read it. Shouldn't have too much trouble finding it. The only trouble we will have is getting the thing in the Suburban. My truck won't be ready to come up there without the radiator. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-09-2002, 04:12 AM	#8
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	Just bring a couple jugs of water. And carry a drip pan when you stop lol __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

08-09-2002, 04:15 AM	#9
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Ha! If I were sure I'd get home with it, I'd do that. I just don't have much trust in it these days. Seems like every time I turn around something else is broken. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-09-2002, 11:18 AM	#10
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	Red71cheyenne, how are you liking Bremerton so far? When I had to replace my Radiator I picked up a lifetime warranty radiator for a really good price. Now Schucks/Kraggen/Checker bought the company out they have to stick by the warranty. I know there are some cheap shops around there and if you go to Westbay auto parts they should carry a radiator for out trucks. Plus if you say this is "Fleet 6" they will give you a "preferred customer discount". It isn't a very big discount, but a little is better than nothing. I hope you get your problems solved. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

08-09-2002, 01:42 PM	#11
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	chaptr2, not too sure I care for the weather on this side of the country. I'm used to unbearable heat and humidity with A/C. The climate is nice, I just wish it didn't rain so much. Can't complain right now though, the last 2 weeks have been beautiful. The reason I'm not getting a new one right now is $$$. I get a military discount so that helps, but on as big a purchase as this, its not enough. I'll go with the used one that LeRoy has for right now and put off a new one til next year maybe. The one thats in it right now has been repaired several times and isn't original either. Sometime all of us that live around here should get together. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-09-2002, 06:10 PM	#12
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	I wouldn't mind getting together. I live only about 30 or minutes from you. I bought my stepside in Bremerton, so not far at all. Maybe we can grab a beer sometime. Keep in touch....Chaptr2 __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

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