Snowball effect - Radiator time! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Stocker** · 11-01-2004, 11:24 PM

It never fails - when I start spending money on my truck, more things crop up which of course, takes more money! Just got new tires, rebuilt front driveshaft, cab supports & mounts (not installed yet), and some other minor items. Now my radiator is leaking! Of course, I just changed coolant...

Not sure how many rows my original radiator is, but the core is about 2" thick - auto trans & factory air. I'm looking for a 3-row or 4-row replacement (my old one has been rebuilt at least twice, and the last time, several years ago, I was told it probably wouldn't hold). Been shopping the vendors on this board. Care to share your radiator experiences, good or bad - including price and quality - with our vendors or other sources?

CHEVYE · 11-01-2004, 11:33 PM

when it rains it pours ha? where do you live? i got mine with a lifetime warr for $160 but alot of folks have good used ones on here, good luck, eric.

cableguy0 · 11-01-2004, 11:36 PM

its not worth messing with a used radiator they are too important. new ones can be had online for anywhere between 150-200 bucks all the time

68w/sbc406 · 11-01-2004, 11:51 PM

if you want alum radiator i got mine from summit(SUM-380331). $188.40 with shipping

Tx Firefighter · 11-01-2004, 11:53 PM

radiator.com

150 bucks delivered to your door via next day air. I use them all the time.

TugOwar · 11-02-2004, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68w/sbc406

if you want alum radiator i got mine from summit(SUM-380331). $188.40 with shipping

Maybe it's just me but that seems like a damn good price for an aluminum radiator!

68w/sbc406 · 11-02-2004, 12:18 AM

thats what i thought

ChevyDude · 11-02-2004, 12:46 AM

Is it like 4 row and does it fit with the stock 4 row brackets?

68w/sbc406 · 11-02-2004, 12:56 AM

it is a wide 2 core. i didnt have 4 core brackets so i couldnt tell ya, but my 2 core brackets almost fit after i grinded on them. if you look at the picture above you can kinda see what i fabbed up.

**Stocker** · 11-02-2004, 01:43 AM

Thanks for all the replies! I'll stay with copper/brass so it can be more easily repaired if necessary. And with a 350, auto trans, and A/C (okay, non-functional for now), I'll get a 4-row. Radiator.com (thanks, Tx) wants $228 delivered, and I found some places that are cheaper. Athey's at $205 and Autozone online at $192, both delivered prices. LMC and Kragen are both a few bucks less than Radiator.com. Now I'm really wondering about quality - are they all the same, or?? Decisions, decisions...

71-longbed · 11-02-2004, 04:20 AM

I'd personally stay away from the Made in Japan radiator's

Tx Firefighter · 11-02-2004, 08:09 AM

Stocker, I kind of left you hanging on this.....

If you go to radiator.com website, the radiators are expensive. But, I buy mine from them, through ebay, much cheaper.

CLICK HERE for a radiator.com auction on ebay for the 67-72 truck radiator. Buy it now price is 138 bucks. If you click on their ebay store button on the auction, you'll find it's radiator.com.

That's how I get mine delivered next day air for 150 bucks total.

They are Modine brand radiators, which are good name brand quality.

Sorry to run you around like I did.

ChevyDude · 11-02-2004, 11:53 AM

Just called Radiator.com and they are not Modine radiators...a woman named Lisa there told me they are Visteon or Vistion brand.

GMC AMI · 11-02-2004, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stocker

It never fails - when I start spending money on my truck, more things crop up which of course, takes more money!

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CHEVYE · 11-02-2004, 07:43 PM

mine is a modine and i got it at keystone automotive if you have one around.

72k5 · 11-02-2004, 08:23 PM

Stocker, I sent you a PM.

**Stocker** · 11-02-2004, 11:06 PM

Thanks to all, including a couple PMs... This board is great!

This morning before work, I ordered a 4-row all-metal unit from Radiator.com, with heater hose nipple and A/T plumbing. Lifetime warranty and they say it'll fit exactly as original for $199 delivered. Got my fingers crossed, and I'll post after I install it (hopefully this weekend). You'll know if I'm happy or not, and why.

11-01-2004, 11:24 PM	#1
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	Snowball effect - Radiator time! It never fails - when I start spending money on my truck, more things crop up which of course, takes more money! Just got new tires, rebuilt front driveshaft, cab supports & mounts (not installed yet), and some other minor items. Now my radiator is leaking! Of course, I just changed coolant... Not sure how many rows my original radiator is, but the core is about 2" thick - auto trans & factory air. I'm looking for a 3-row or 4-row replacement (my old one has been rebuilt at least twice, and the last time, several years ago, I was told it probably wouldn't hold). Been shopping the vendors on this board. Care to share your radiator experiences, good or bad - including price and quality - with our vendors or other sources? __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-01-2004, 11:33 PM	#2
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	when it rains it pours ha? where do you live? i got mine with a lifetime warr for $160 but alot of folks have good used ones on here, good luck, eric. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

11-01-2004, 11:36 PM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	its not worth messing with a used radiator they are too important. new ones can be had online for anywhere between 150-200 bucks all the time __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-01-2004, 11:51 PM	#4
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	if you want alum radiator i got mine from summit(SUM-380331). $188.40 with shipping Attached Images __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

11-01-2004, 11:53 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	radiator.com 150 bucks delivered to your door via next day air. I use them all the time. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-02-2004, 12:18 AM	#7
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	thats what i thought __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

11-02-2004, 12:46 AM	#8
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Is it like 4 row and does it fit with the stock 4 row brackets? __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

11-02-2004, 12:56 AM	#9
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	it is a wide 2 core. i didnt have 4 core brackets so i couldnt tell ya, but my 2 core brackets almost fit after i grinded on them. if you look at the picture above you can kinda see what i fabbed up. __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

11-02-2004, 01:43 AM	#10
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	Thanks for all the replies! I'll stay with copper/brass so it can be more easily repaired if necessary. And with a 350, auto trans, and A/C (okay, non-functional for now), I'll get a 4-row. Radiator.com (thanks, Tx) wants $228 delivered, and I found some places that are cheaper. Athey's at $205 and Autozone online at $192, both delivered prices. LMC and Kragen are both a few bucks less than Radiator.com. Now I'm really wondering about quality - are they all the same, or?? Decisions, decisions... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-02-2004, 04:20 AM	#11
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	I'd personally stay away from the Made in Japan radiator's __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

11-02-2004, 08:09 AM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Stocker, I kind of left you hanging on this..... If you go to radiator.com website, the radiators are expensive. But, I buy mine from them, through ebay, much cheaper. CLICK HERE for a radiator.com auction on ebay for the 67-72 truck radiator. Buy it now price is 138 bucks. If you click on their ebay store button on the auction, you'll find it's radiator.com. That's how I get mine delivered next day air for 150 bucks total. They are Modine brand radiators, which are good name brand quality. Sorry to run you around like I did. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-02-2004, 11:53 AM	#13
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Just called Radiator.com and they are not Modine radiators...a woman named Lisa there told me they are Visteon or Vistion brand. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

11-02-2004, 07:43 PM	#15
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	mine is a modine and i got it at keystone automotive if you have one around. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

11-02-2004, 08:23 PM	#16
72k5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 566	Stocker, I sent you a PM. __________________ 350 ETec 170 heads, Performer, HEI, Holly TBI, 700r4, 14 bolt rear, F&R lockers, lots of off road improvements.

11-02-2004, 11:06 PM	#17
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	Thanks to all, including a couple PMs... This board is great! This morning before work, I ordered a 4-row all-metal unit from Radiator.com, with heater hose nipple and A/T plumbing. Lifetime warranty and they say it'll fit exactly as original for $199 delivered. Got my fingers crossed, and I'll post after I install it (hopefully this weekend). You'll know if I'm happy or not, and why. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay



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