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12-31-2010, 02:05 PM
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I am a Referee of life.
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Greensboro N.C.
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Radiator
Where's the deals? I've been quoted $300.00 and close to it.The best I've found was about$250.00 with plastic tanks.
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12-31-2010, 03:18 PM
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Location: daytonabeach
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Re: Radiator
i've gotten quality radiators cheap a few times once for my blazer then for my truck// www.radiator.com
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12-31-2010, 03:36 PM
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Just like to part out trucks!!
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Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles
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Re: Radiator
Chipflyer and I was talking about this yesterday, your better off finding a used one and have it cored, in our opinions
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12-31-2010, 04:15 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: Radiator
only problem with that, once you get a quality core, and then the labor, you are up over the cost of a new one most of the time.
I do agree, that is the better route though. |
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12-31-2010, 04:48 PM
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I am a Referee of life.
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Greensboro N.C.
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Re: Radiator
Well after a 30 mile excursion,I've learned:
1.New radiators ain't cheap 2.Radiator shops close today 3.Recoring was another option I thought of 4 My radiator is 26 3/8 and most replcements list are 28 3/8 5.The replacement 26 3/8 rad is about 175% of the cost of a 28 3/8 Any other suggestions?I was hoping to just pick one up and spend a few minutes putting it in while the weather was a balmy 50+*.Guess that plan went out the window. Now I don't recall seeing discussion on the difference in rad width so I'm wondering if this is due to the 6 cyl or if it's in the panel.Also it seems like the core support would be hacked if I used a 28 3/8 rad and modified mount etc.I could probably make the lowers work OK but I'm afraid the uppers would look crappy.Has anyone else ever run into this and what did you do to solve it?
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The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" |
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12-31-2010, 05:03 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Southeast Missouri
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Re: Radiator
I got mine at O'Riellys about 3 years ago. It is a direct replacement and is a 3 core, I can not remember how much it was, but I think I had to special order it and it took a few days to come in.
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12-31-2010, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Topeka, Ks
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Re: Radiator
I bought a new 4 core several years ago for around $180. Its a nice radiator but being picky about originality and being in to detail it bugs me that the top bar is nothing like the original style. Its correct in every other way but the top of the things looks wrong and its been noticed by others which again bugs me but I realize wouldn't matter to a lot of guys. I do kind of wish I would have had my original 4 core fixed, would have had a little more in it but I wouldn't have to think about it anymore.....
 Jeff
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12-31-2010, 07:43 PM
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Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: TN/VA
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Re: Radiator
Hey Deland, I think I have a brand new Modine for our year truck 6cy manual in storage I will look and see. Tim
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12-31-2010, 07:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
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Re: Radiator
I got mine from OReileys about 2 weeks ago ,they ordered it and it was there the next day .I dont remember how much it was but well under $200 and it was a direct replacement .I also realized after I bought the new one that they are identical to a 68 Chevelle radiator as I already had 2 of those .
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12-31-2010, 07:51 PM
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Licensed driver
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Tarrytown, NY
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Re: Radiator
I just got one a couple of months ago - 4 row. All metal from oreillyauto.com - less than $200. I haven't installed it yet...but it looks just like the original. It is a "Murray's".
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12-31-2010, 10:05 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: mesa,az
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Re: Radiator
i just bought mine from the local radiator shop 236 dollars with a 3 year warranty its brand new
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01-01-2011, 01:54 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Russellville, Arkansas
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Re: Radiator
My new one was from Auto Zone in Phoenix. $200 for a 4 core. The upper and lower reinforcement channels were wider than original. Would require modifying the shroud to fit. I had e fans, so it worked for me. All metal radiator as original.
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01-02-2011, 09:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: TN/VA
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Re: Radiator
Sorry Deland, Just pulled it out of storage and it is 28-3/8 and is for a automatic. Sorry man
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01-02-2011, 10:03 PM
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Re: Radiator
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01-03-2011, 02:33 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Grand Terrace, Ca.
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Re: Radiator
You can spend $1000.00 plus real easy on a radiator and fans...makes me crazy!
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