Anyone have a good source for Modine radiators? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ckhd · 09-17-2005, 06:23 PM

Need to find someplace that sells them at a fair price!

kelsfine69 · 09-17-2005, 06:58 PM

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OhioDan · 09-18-2005, 06:05 AM

Call a place called Rad. Doc! 1-800-252-0333. Found them on ebay. Got a 4 core rad, (correct lower hose fitting), Modine rad, shipped to my door in 3 working days for $165.00. Figured I couldn't get one locally for less than $250.00, so I bought it. Oh yea, lifetime warranty. Hope this helps?

Sweet72 · 09-18-2005, 08:04 AM

Ohio Dan http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...QQcmdZViewItem
Their phone no. is 1-888-252-0333. I'm also in the market for a new 4 core and will be giving them a call soon. I've heard that some of Modine's radiators are assembled/made in Mexico and other countries...can't US manufacurers sell US made products anymore? I know, NAFTA... Too bad we Americans are more than willing to jeopardize (whore) our reputation by marketing inferior materials and workmanship for the almighty dollar. I'm not saying that all imported automotive parts are all inferior but a higher percentage of the ones I've personally inspected are poorly made. Who the hell can afford US made parts anymore on "blue collar" wages? Man I feel better getting that off my chest!

.030over · 09-18-2005, 11:52 AM

Modine is definitly not what it used to be! That used to be the one source for a nice solid piece. Our experience, at work, in the last couple of years has been hit or miss with them. I don't think that their stuff is any better than most of the imported stuff now but their prices seemed to have come down along with their quality. Used to be a Modine rad was 50% more than the ROC made junk but now they are almost the same. Hmmmm?
Scott

chevymad · 09-18-2005, 11:14 PM

I just bought a radiator from the Radiator Doctor on ebay. It is NOT a modine. It is a TransPro. It has a 1 year warranty and its made in Mexico. The radiator looks decent, but they missed alot of spots with paint. Also the original fan shroud will not fit without spacers. Looks like they used a 73up top bar on the radiator, which is wider. I used the radiator anyway, just used 2 3/8s nuts for spacers. Going to have to find something better looking though. One last thing, the way the neck is built you can barely get the radiator cap on, or the overflow hose. The hose nipple is tight against the tank and the radiator neck is tight against the hose nipple. I ordered from this outfit because I'd seen someone else had said they were modine, but that's not what I got.

09-17-2005, 06:23 PM	#1
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Anyone have a good source for Modine radiators? Need to find someplace that sells them at a fair price! __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

09-17-2005, 06:58 PM	#2
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	M2C Try Be cool __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

09-18-2005, 06:05 AM	#3
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Call a place called Rad. Doc! 1-800-252-0333. Found them on ebay. Got a 4 core rad, (correct lower hose fitting), Modine rad, shipped to my door in 3 working days for $165.00. Figured I couldn't get one locally for less than $250.00, so I bought it. Oh yea, lifetime warranty. Hope this helps? __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

09-18-2005, 08:04 AM	#4
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Ohio Dan http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...QQcmdZViewItem Their phone no. is 1-888-252-0333. I'm also in the market for a new 4 core and will be giving them a call soon. I've heard that some of Modine's radiators are assembled/made in Mexico and other countries...can't US manufacurers sell US made products anymore? I know, NAFTA... Too bad we Americans are more than willing to jeopardize (whore) our reputation by marketing inferior materials and workmanship for the almighty dollar. I'm not saying that all imported automotive parts are all inferior but a higher percentage of the ones I've personally inspected are poorly made. Who the hell can afford US made parts anymore on "blue collar" wages? Man I feel better getting that off my chest! __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

09-18-2005, 11:52 AM	#5
.030over Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 129	Modine... Modine is definitly not what it used to be! That used to be the one source for a nice solid piece. Our experience, at work, in the last couple of years has been hit or miss with them. I don't think that their stuff is any better than most of the imported stuff now but their prices seemed to have come down along with their quality. Used to be a Modine rad was 50% more than the ROC made junk but now they are almost the same. Hmmmm? Scott __________________ '67 SWB big block project '85 C60 school bus motorhome conversion

09-18-2005, 11:14 PM	#6
chevymad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: skamokawa, WA, USA Posts: 527	I just bought a radiator from the Radiator Doctor on ebay. It is NOT a modine. It is a TransPro. It has a 1 year warranty and its made in Mexico. The radiator looks decent, but they missed alot of spots with paint. Also the original fan shroud will not fit without spacers. Looks like they used a 73up top bar on the radiator, which is wider. I used the radiator anyway, just used 2 3/8s nuts for spacers. Going to have to find something better looking though. One last thing, the way the neck is built you can barely get the radiator cap on, or the overflow hose. The hose nipple is tight against the tank and the radiator neck is tight against the hose nipple. I ordered from this outfit because I'd seen someone else had said they were modine, but that's not what I got.

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