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Old 04-01-2013, 07:33 PM   #1
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Radiator Replacement Advice Needed

Hello everyone, new guy here.

I have a 1985 K 10 that is currently off the road and I am in need of a replacement radiator. The truck will not be on the road in the near future but I need to be able to start and move it while I am working on it. I really did not want to go cheap but at this point I have no choice. I was leaning towards this JC Whitney model for under $100 shipped.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/replacement...0263y1985g82j1

I'm not expecting high quality by any means, but I am worried that it's absolute junk. Does anyone have any experience with this particular radiator?. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 04-24-2013, 11:02 AM   #2
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Re: Radiator Replacement Advice Needed

Well, I ordered the radiator and will have it shortly. I have a couple other projects happening so this job may be a couple weeks out yet. I will report back with pictures when I get into it. I thought I would post a pic of my rig taken this morning as well.

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Old 04-24-2013, 01:08 PM   #3
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Re: Radiator Replacement Advice Needed

What part of NY are you from?
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Old 04-24-2013, 01:29 PM   #4
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Re: Radiator Replacement Advice Needed

Orange County, but please don't hold it against me LOL.
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Old 05-07-2013, 05:56 PM   #5
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Re: Radiator Replacement Advice Needed

Got the chance to put this in today. Pretty straight forward swap. I was actually pretty impressed with the quality, so far. Radiator and thermostat shipped was under $100.

For reference this is the one I bought.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/replacement...0263y1985g82j1

Not very exciting I know, but I didn't want to leave an open thread.



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Old 05-07-2013, 07:21 PM   #6
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Re: Radiator Replacement Advice Needed

I can't really tell but is that a plastic radiator?
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Old 05-07-2013, 07:23 PM   #7
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I can't really tell but is that a plastic radiator?

Yes, the tank is plastic.
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Old 05-07-2013, 07:23 PM   #8
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Never mind i guess i should of clicked on the link before i posted..lol Let us know how it holds up.
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