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brans72 · 01-02-2011, 09:35 PM

Ok not 100% sure it will work but gonna try it since was free. My buddy gave me a free 3 core raditor from his 72 truck. I wanna clean the paint off the pants and respray it. So far got a decent mount of paint off but wanna get tanks clean as possible and prep it correctly. So any tips for me guys I know tanks are bronze and wanna prep and paint correctly. Brandon

Duncan and son · 01-02-2011, 09:59 PM

Best thing to do is take it to a radiator shop, have them vat it and run a pressure check to check for leaks and it will come out clean and all old paint gone. Tell them not to paint it because you can do it better than them. You do need it checked so you don't do all this and find it is no good.
Hope that helps Paul

brans72 · 01-02-2011, 10:21 PM

You know what they normally charge?

Andy4639 · 01-02-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by brans72

You know what they normally charge?

For the peace of mind it will be worth it. They can fix anything wrong with it and I bet less than $150.00.

brans72 · 01-02-2011, 10:26 PM

i can mock it up etc and pressure test my self for $150

Andy4639 · 01-02-2011, 10:34 PM

Then go for it!
I wouldn't put a lot of time into making it pretty until I knew it was going to work!

bigolddog · 01-02-2011, 10:40 PM

I bought a four core at a local pic and pull about a year ago. Took it to a shop here in town. they cleaned it, checked it, and repaired one small leak for like 30 bucks.

brans72 · 01-02-2011, 10:41 PM

That is more like it Bigoledog!

Duncan and son · 01-02-2011, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brans72

You know what they normally charge?

If is just clean and check it should be $50-75

Andy4639 · 01-03-2011, 12:41 AM

As stated they could fix everything wrong with a radiator for less than $150.00.
Just depends on what they have to do.
The radiator is part of the life line of the truck and should have the best you can do to it to make the truck run as long as it can!

01-02-2011, 09:35 PM	#1
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Radiator clean up? Ok not 100% sure it will work but gonna try it since was free. My buddy gave me a free 3 core raditor from his 72 truck. I wanna clean the paint off the pants and respray it. So far got a decent mount of paint off but wanna get tanks clean as possible and prep it correctly. So any tips for me guys I know tanks are bronze and wanna prep and paint correctly. Brandon

01-02-2011, 09:59 PM	#2
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Radiator clean up? Best thing to do is take it to a radiator shop, have them vat it and run a pressure check to check for leaks and it will come out clean and all old paint gone. Tell them not to paint it because you can do it better than them. You do need it checked so you don't do all this and find it is no good. Hope that helps Paul __________________ You can shear a sheep every year, but you can only skin it once The person dealing with facts is never at the mercy of the person dealing with theory 1972 Cheyenne Super 402 400 A/c bucket seat tilt custom camper Longhorn 1975 Silverado 454 Crew cab camper special dually

01-02-2011, 10:21 PM	#3
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: Radiator clean up? You know what they normally charge?

01-02-2011, 10:26 PM	#5
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: Radiator clean up? i can mock it up etc and pressure test my self for $150

01-02-2011, 10:34 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Radiator clean up? Then go for it! I wouldn't put a lot of time into making it pretty until I knew it was going to work! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 01-02-2011 at 10:35 PM.

01-02-2011, 10:40 PM	#7
bigolddog Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waco tx. Posts: 44	Re: Radiator clean up? I bought a four core at a local pic and pull about a year ago. Took it to a shop here in town. they cleaned it, checked it, and repaired one small leak for like 30 bucks.

01-02-2011, 10:41 PM	#8
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: Radiator clean up? That is more like it Bigoledog!

01-03-2011, 12:41 AM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Radiator clean up? As stated they could fix everything wrong with a radiator for less than $150.00. Just depends on what they have to do. The radiator is part of the life line of the truck and should have the best you can do to it to make the truck run as long as it can! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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