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Jhogan63 · 03-02-2013, 04:11 PM

I am ready to bite the bullet and order a Vintage Air kit for my '63. My original radiator is shot and is held together with Stop Leak so need to replace that too. What is the best radiator for the $$ that is a direct bolt in for use with my application? Crate 350/350 turbo and A/C.
Thanks for any help

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65Gregg · 03-02-2013, 05:52 PM

A lot of forum members talk about the Champion brand off of EBay, you might check with the forum vendors like Pro Performance.
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TopFuel1966 · 03-02-2013, 08:13 PM

My Mattson radiator was made to bolt directly to the core support for a no-hassle installation. I didn't have to re-engineer anything to make it fit. It came complete with a trans cooler, a/c condenser, an electric fan with a shroud, a bung for the fan thermostat, and even a steam line connection for a EFI motor.

http://www.mattsonscustomradiator.com/chevrolet-trucks

**Clyde65** · 03-04-2013, 09:14 AM

I have a champion, it bolted right in but did need some tweeking of the rubber in the mounts. everything else fit perfectly and cooled my truck well.

TopFuel, what did that rad set you back?

TopFuel1966 · 03-06-2013, 03:07 AM

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TopFuel, what did that rad set you back?

If I remember correctly it was around $800.00.

tincan1966 · 03-06-2013, 09:46 AM

I have used www.Alumarad.com in the past- good fit and decent price- direct bolt in for '63-'66 is around $240 with trans cooler.

03-02-2013, 04:11 PM	#1
Jhogan63 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Farmington,Mn Posts: 24	Vintage Air Radiator Question I am ready to bite the bullet and order a Vintage Air kit for my '63. My original radiator is shot and is held together with Stop Leak so need to replace that too. What is the best radiator for the $$ that is a direct bolt in for use with my application? Crate 350/350 turbo and A/C. Thanks for any help: Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2013, 05:52 PM	#2
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: Vintage Air Radiator Question A lot of forum members talk about the Champion brand off of EBay, you might check with the forum vendors like Pro Performance. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

03-02-2013, 08:13 PM	#3
TopFuel1966 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 471	Re: Vintage Air Radiator Question My Mattson radiator was made to bolt directly to the core support for a no-hassle installation. I didn't have to re-engineer anything to make it fit. It came complete with a trans cooler, a/c condenser, an electric fan with a shroud, a bung for the fan thermostat, and even a steam line connection for a EFI motor. http://www.mattsonscustomradiator.com/chevrolet-trucks

03-04-2013, 09:14 AM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Vintage Air Radiator Question I have a champion, it bolted right in but did need some tweeking of the rubber in the mounts. everything else fit perfectly and cooled my truck well. TopFuel, what did that rad set you back? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

03-06-2013, 09:46 AM	#6
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Vintage Air Radiator Question I have used www.Alumarad.com in the past- good fit and decent price- direct bolt in for '63-'66 is around $240 with trans cooler.



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