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kirsten · 09-26-2002, 11:33 AM

Cory is going to laugh that it took me this long to check on this...

I have a hole in my rad... I don't think it can be soldered and I have been told that they don't make the rads for our year anymore- is this true? can i get one from the states?
Does anyone know of one close to Vancouver that is in beautiful used shape, if not??

thanks

**breeh** · 09-26-2002, 11:38 AM

I just bought a brand new one in Seattle for $159.00. Here is the link:
http://www.radiatorexpress.com/

ckhd · 09-26-2002, 11:45 AM

You can get radiators just about anywhere (at least in the states).

Check this one out. Lifetime warranty.

http://www.radiators.com/price.cfm?c...ookupid=207070

SCOTI · 09-26-2002, 11:47 AM

Although it's possible that one particular manufacturer stopped production on these years-- I doubt seriously that 'they don't make them' is an accurate statement. I would try another manufacturer & if that doesn't work I used a late? model ( 78-87 ) elcamino radiator in my beater 68. Dimensionally it fit w/only minor fabrication needed for the lower hose connections because they have different diameters (an easy fix w/parts store aluminized tailpipe sections).

lux hauler · 09-26-2002, 01:06 PM

You might want to see about having it re-cored (if the rest of the radiator is in good shape). Any radiator shop should be able to do that for you. It might be cheaper to buy a new one though.

johnnyp · 09-26-2002, 01:53 PM

I would encourage you to check with a local radiator shop. I buy a lot of stuff mail-order because for a lot of parts that's the only way you can get them. But I always have better luck if I can buy locally - if something goes wrong it's much easier and cheaper to take it back to a local place than deal with a mail order place.

I bought a radiator from one of the mail order places and wasn't happy with the quality. They took it back, but I had to eat the postage. Wound up getting a good quality one at a local radiator shop.

Scrub · 09-26-2002, 10:55 PM

I bought a new 4 core radiator in Oregon last year for $199.00. I know I can get you one for that price. My parts guy would ship to you if you can't find one. Call Sisters auto parts at (541) 549 8888 and ask for Chris

Good Luck

nate68 · 09-27-2002, 12:59 PM

i got an 80's big block radiator and had them change the lower radiator hose angle, fits perfectly

Jesse 67 c-10 · 09-27-2002, 10:39 PM

I bought a rad from a 72 caprice with heavy duty cooling. It has 3 wide cores (like 2 core rads) replaces a 4 core I believe. looks great! It is the exact same height as out rads and fits with the brackets in the outside position, 2" wider than my stock 6 cyl rad. Otherwise exactly the same. It was $200 Canadian, + tax of course, but I saved $100 over buying the same type rad for my truck new. Got it from Parts Source here in saskatoon, in stock. I did lots of shopping, this was the best deal, next was $240 for a good recore, and now I have a still decent 2 core rad kicking around for something else!
Jesse

**smitty62** · 09-28-2002, 12:08 AM

I just bought a 4-core Modine locally WITH heater return ( a lot of dicount radiators don't have these)----------$144.50.

mtdave2 · 09-28-2002, 12:42 AM

see, kirsten is so darn hot she is melting holes in things! lol

just order a new one =)

09-26-2002, 11:33 AM	#1
kirsten need i say more Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Vancouver, BC -eh.... Posts: 349	4 Core Radiator Cory is going to laugh that it took me this long to check on this... I have a hole in my rad... I don't think it can be soldered and I have been told that they don't make the rads for our year anymore- is this true? can i get one from the states? Does anyone know of one close to Vancouver that is in beautiful used shape, if not?? thanks __________________ 1971 3/4 ton GM with a 402 Big Block Sierra Grande Camper Special big block environmentalist-HA seaangel@shaw.ca the creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

09-26-2002, 11:38 AM	#2
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	I just bought a brand new one in Seattle for $159.00. Here is the link: http://www.radiatorexpress.com/ __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

09-26-2002, 11:45 AM	#3
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	You can get radiators just about anywhere (at least in the states). Check this one out. Lifetime warranty. http://www.radiators.com/price.cfm?c...ookupid=207070 __________________ 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?

09-26-2002, 11:47 AM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,940	Although it's possible that one particular manufacturer stopped production on these years-- I doubt seriously that 'they don't make them' is an accurate statement. I would try another manufacturer & if that doesn't work I used a late? model ( 78-87 ) elcamino radiator in my beater 68. Dimensionally it fit w/only minor fabrication needed for the lower hose connections because they have different diameters (an easy fix w/parts store aluminized tailpipe sections). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-26-2002, 01:06 PM	#5
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	You might want to see about having it re-cored (if the rest of the radiator is in good shape). Any radiator shop should be able to do that for you. It might be cheaper to buy a new one though. __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

09-26-2002, 01:53 PM	#6
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	I would encourage you to check with a local radiator shop. I buy a lot of stuff mail-order because for a lot of parts that's the only way you can get them. But I always have better luck if I can buy locally - if something goes wrong it's much easier and cheaper to take it back to a local place than deal with a mail order place. I bought a radiator from one of the mail order places and wasn't happy with the quality. They took it back, but I had to eat the postage. Wound up getting a good quality one at a local radiator shop. __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

09-26-2002, 10:55 PM	#7
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	I bought a new 4 core radiator in Oregon last year for $199.00. I know I can get you one for that price. My parts guy would ship to you if you can't find one. Call Sisters auto parts at (541) 549 8888 and ask for Chris Good Luck __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

09-27-2002, 12:59 PM	#8
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	i got an 80's big block radiator and had them change the lower radiator hose angle, fits perfectly __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

09-27-2002, 10:39 PM	#9
Jesse 67 c-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 599	I bought a rad from a 72 caprice with heavy duty cooling. It has 3 wide cores (like 2 core rads) replaces a 4 core I believe. looks great! It is the exact same height as out rads and fits with the brackets in the outside position, 2" wider than my stock 6 cyl rad. Otherwise exactly the same. It was $200 Canadian, + tax of course, but I saved $100 over buying the same type rad for my truck new. Got it from Parts Source here in saskatoon, in stock. I did lots of shopping, this was the best deal, next was $240 for a good recore, and now I have a still decent 2 core rad kicking around for something else! Jesse __________________ Edmonton, Alberta, 67 c-10, Long fleet, front disks, 5 lug rear end, 327 with Vortechs, edlbrock manifold, comp cams XE 256, 600cfm carb. Backed by a getrag 5 speed and 1 piece driveshaft. 1993 Dihatsu Hijet Jumbo cab 4x4, currently converting to battery electric power.

09-28-2002, 12:08 AM	#10
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	I just bought a 4-core Modine locally WITH heater return ( a lot of dicount radiators don't have these)----------$144.50. __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

09-28-2002, 12:42 AM	#11
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	see, kirsten is so darn hot she is melting holes in things! lol just order a new one =) __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban



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