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70 CST 4X4 · 09-03-2003, 02:45 PM

I am looking for a new 4 core aluminum radiator for my 70. (V8/AT)

Can any of you tell me where you found yours and the price? Also what brand are you running?

Thanks in advance!

70 CST 4X4

**COBALT** · 09-03-2003, 03:50 PM

I have a business card at home I got from a vendor at the Goodguys Nationals when they were here a couple of months ago. I took a look at their 4 and 5 core radiators and was pretty impressed in their quality and construction.

I'll get the info posted when I get home.

onelow69 · 09-03-2003, 04:46 PM

70cst4x4, I bought my rad thur Howe, They make huge two core, each core is over 1.5 inch wide and never gets above 180. Also the cost 200.00. Not bad for a alum rad. Bought universal fit. Also, I think summit carrys them.

busterwivell · 09-03-2003, 05:17 PM

I don't have an alum rad in my truck, but I got one from Ron Davis Radiators in Phoenix for my Studebaker. Was about 200.00. It's been in for 5 years,cools great and never been a problem. I just told them the dimensions.

*rickspickuppart* · 09-03-2003, 05:54 PM

we have a place here in Phoenix that has made a few of them for us called "Mobile Air" (nice job, but are not cheap)

miket · 09-03-2003, 06:56 PM

I bought the whole BeCool module...

DanoDMano · 09-03-2003, 07:01 PM

Engine sure is looking nice Mike!!!! That radiator really
tops it off great!!!

miket · 09-03-2003, 07:03 PM

Thanks Dan, cross your fingers for me....my engine is going under diagnostics this week for my "little squeak". BTW...(not to get off topic) how did the spaker thing work out? Have you had a chance to "play"?

70 CST 4X4 · 09-03-2003, 10:08 PM

Thanks to all for the info! Cobalt, would like to see that info. Nice looking set up Mike! Hoping mine turns out something like that. Going for a clean look.

hgs_notes · 09-03-2003, 10:17 PM

I was just thumbing thru the latest Hot Rod mag, in the back is an ad for Griffen radiators.

try www.griffinrad.com

jhwkns · 09-03-2003, 11:17 PM

Afco has some good deals.

miket · 09-03-2003, 11:52 PM

Griffin makes a very good radiator as well. Thats what's on my Chevelle...I did not want to skimp on this piece when installing my motor.....can you imagine how embarassing it would be to have it over heat.....only to see the nice shiny 502 sitting there with a nasty radiator...almost as embarassing as being caught driving .this car.

I put a specific post up about the BeCool module but....I have to say again....it is really a good piece of work...I run a 160 therm and I can sit in traffic all day and I have no problems...it looks nice....I am happy with it.

Blackhawkdc · 09-03-2003, 11:53 PM

I have a Griffin Aluminum 2-core radiator cooling my 440 horse small block. Works great, I just need to get an electric fan, she's never overheated, but does tend to start creeping up up when sitting in rushhour traffic in the summer heat. Paid $189 for it through Jeg's I think, or Summit, I don't remember.

Ed ke6bnl · 09-04-2003, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Blackhawkdc
I have a Griffin Aluminum 2-core radiator cooling my 440 horse small block. Works great, I just need to get an electric fan, she's never overheated, but does tend to start creeping up up when sitting in rushhour traffic in the summer heat. Paid $189 for it through Jeg's I think, or Summit, I don't remember.

I have the Griffin Rad but am dissapointed in the fact that the tubes are epoxied to the verticle tanks on the ends. I would have prefered all welded seams. Ed ke6bnl

70 CST 4X4 · 09-04-2003, 07:07 PM

Thanks guys for the info. Found one here locally!

Thanks again.
70 CST 4X4

09-03-2003, 02:45 PM	#1
70 CST 4X4 Have A Nice Day! Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 356	Aluminum Radiators? I am looking for a new 4 core aluminum radiator for my 70. (V8/AT) Can any of you tell me where you found yours and the price? Also what brand are you running? Thanks in advance! 70 CST 4X4 __________________ 1970 CST K10 350/350/205 Short Bed - Fleetside Tach-Tilt-A/C-Tow Hooks Front & Rear Disc Brakes Front & Rear Posi 3.73 Gears 30 Gallon Stainless Fuel Tank SOLD 01/18 !!!!! 2007 2500 HD Classic Crew Cab LT2 4X4 Duramax LBZ

09-03-2003, 03:50 PM	#2
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	I have a business card at home I got from a vendor at the Goodguys Nationals when they were here a couple of months ago. I took a look at their 4 and 5 core radiators and was pretty impressed in their quality and construction. I'll get the info posted when I get home. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

09-03-2003, 04:46 PM	#3
onelow69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central Cal Posts: 124	70cst4x4, I bought my rad thur Howe, They make huge two core, each core is over 1.5 inch wide and never gets above 180. Also the cost 200.00. Not bad for a alum rad. Bought universal fit. Also, I think summit carrys them. __________________ 69 Chevy Truck, 350, 400trans, Lowered 3.5/6, Disc brake conv, All early classic stuff. 62 Chevy Nova 350, 700R4, 2400stall, F9in, 3.70gear, AlburnPosi, Chevelle Disc Brakes, ect.

09-03-2003, 05:17 PM	#4
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I don't have an alum rad in my truck, but I got one from Ron Davis Radiators in Phoenix for my Studebaker. Was about 200.00. It's been in for 5 years,cools great and never been a problem. I just told them the dimensions. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

09-03-2003, 06:56 PM	#6
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	I bought the whole BeCool module... Attached Images __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

09-03-2003, 05:54 PM	#5
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	we have a place here in Phoenix that has made a few of them for us called "Mobile Air" (nice job, but are not cheap)

09-03-2003, 07:01 PM	#7
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Engine sure is looking nice Mike!!!! That radiator really tops it off great!!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

09-03-2003, 07:03 PM	#8
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Thanks Dan, cross your fingers for me....my engine is going under diagnostics this week for my "little squeak". BTW...(not to get off topic) how did the spaker thing work out? Have you had a chance to "play"? __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

09-03-2003, 10:08 PM	#9
70 CST 4X4 Have A Nice Day! Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 356	Thanks to all for the info! Cobalt, would like to see that info. Nice looking set up Mike! Hoping mine turns out something like that. Going for a clean look. __________________ 1970 CST K10 350/350/205 Short Bed - Fleetside Tach-Tilt-A/C-Tow Hooks Front & Rear Disc Brakes Front & Rear Posi 3.73 Gears 30 Gallon Stainless Fuel Tank SOLD 01/18 !!!!! 2007 2500 HD Classic Crew Cab LT2 4X4 Duramax LBZ

09-03-2003, 10:17 PM	#10
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	I was just thumbing thru the latest Hot Rod mag, in the back is an ad for Griffen radiators. try www.griffinrad.com __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

09-03-2003, 11:17 PM	#11
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Afco has some good deals. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

09-03-2003, 11:52 PM	#12
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Thanks 70CST... Griffin makes a very good radiator as well. Thats what's on my Chevelle...I did not want to skimp on this piece when installing my motor.....can you imagine how embarassing it would be to have it over heat.....only to see the nice shiny 502 sitting there with a nasty radiator...almost as embarassing as being caught driving .this car. I put a specific post up about the BeCool module but....I have to say again....it is really a good piece of work...I run a 160 therm and I can sit in traffic all day and I have no problems...it looks nice....I am happy with it. __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

09-03-2003, 11:53 PM	#13
Blackhawkdc 440 american Horses Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Anoka, MN USA Posts: 470	I have a Griffin Aluminum 2-core radiator cooling my 440 horse small block. Works great, I just need to get an electric fan, she's never overheated, but does tend to start creeping up up when sitting in rushhour traffic in the summer heat. Paid $189 for it through Jeg's I think, or Summit, I don't remember. __________________ Seth Petro 1969 Chev Short Step 425hp 350, TH400, big tires, fast truck 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 1991 Saturn SL1 - gas mileage! (and free) 1977 Buick LeSabre - for sale May America bless God, and may God bless America

09-04-2003, 07:07 PM	#15
70 CST 4X4 Have A Nice Day! Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 356	Thanks guys for the info. Found one here locally! Thanks again. 70 CST 4X4 __________________ 1970 CST K10 350/350/205 Short Bed - Fleetside Tach-Tilt-A/C-Tow Hooks Front & Rear Disc Brakes Front & Rear Posi 3.73 Gears 30 Gallon Stainless Fuel Tank SOLD 01/18 !!!!! 2007 2500 HD Classic Crew Cab LT2 4X4 Duramax LBZ

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