The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-11-2024, 09:06 PM   #1
FatherandSon
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Riverside, CA
Posts: 56
Cold Case Radiator Trouble x 3

I installed a Cold Case Radiator on my '50 AD Chevy build (SBC 383ci 400hp/AT/AC) and thought the quality, fit and appearance was good so I went back to Cold Case when I needed a replacement for my '69 C20 (SBC 350ci 290hp/AT/AC). Unfortunately, it started leaking from a tube after a couple months. I contacted Cold Case who required photos of an active leak (which I provided) but they would not pay for shipping to return the defective radiator. Fortunately, I had purchased the radiator through Summit and they replaced it promptly without shipping charges. Unfortunately, it also started leaking, this time from a tank. Here's where I confess stupidity - I initially looked for a comparably priced US made radiator but couldn't find one and I was really sold on Cold Case's 1.25" two row tube design so I thought "this must be a fluke/third time is the charm" but NO! It leaked as well, but worse than the first two. I'm not sure if this is a case of a bad batch from China or what but I thought I'd put it out there for you all. On the upside, Summit processed all 3 returns promptly and I'm very proficient at R&Ring a radiator!
FatherandSon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-12-2024, 07:57 AM   #2
Joyridin
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 543
Re: Cold Case Radiator Trouble x 3

Interesting because the CC radiators I warranted and the ones my brother warranted did not need to be sent back. You just take a picture of the leak, the serial number of the radiator, and they send a new one. I think I had to pay for shipping. After the 2nd bad one, the brand new radiator in the box went up for sale. Way too much time and investment for their cheap garbage.
Joyridin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-12-2024, 06:26 PM   #3
Sheepdip
Senior Member
 
Sheepdip's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Waterford California
Posts: 2,577
Re: Cold Case Radiator Trouble x 3

I know nothing about Cold Case Radiators....what I do know is I have 3 Champion aluminum radiators currently installed in a 49 Chevrolet pickup, a 1940 F*rd and a 1970 GMC with never a hint of a problem.

All 3 vehicles have A/C systems and get a work out in the summer months. One is over 20 years old.

I have no affiliation with Champion only good luck with their products.
Sheepdip is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-12-2024, 06:46 PM   #4
leddzepp
Moderator
 
leddzepp's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern Cal
Posts: 20,017
Re: Cold Case Radiator Trouble x 3

I’ve used 2 Champion radiators myself and have no complaints or problems with them. I’m also in Riverside and their warehouse is local (Lake Elsinore) and you can buy in person at the counter.
__________________
1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed.

1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck.


RIP ElJay
RIP 67ChevyRedneck
RIP Grumpy Old Man
RIP FleetsidePaul
leddzepp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2024, 06:16 AM   #5
Already Gone
70+ ( Old Skool Club )
 
Already Gone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada
Posts: 9,139
Re: Cold Case Radiator Trouble x 3

I am lucky that there is old fashioned Rad Shop in my City. I took my original rad which was a 3 row but had 4 row tanks to that shop and they put a new 4 row core into it and also had my original heater core rebuilt with a new core as figured if I didn't and it being 50 + years old would be the weak link in the cooling system. Speaking of Cold Case I installed a set of their made for 67-72's Silicone Rad Hoses and they fit except had to trim a smidge of the bottom one where it connects to the rad.
Attached Images
  
__________________
1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4
1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package
1992 K1500 GMC Suburban

Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601

" Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility "

" The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe ..


RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

Last edited by Already Gone; 05-16-2024 at 07:05 PM.
Already Gone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2024, 11:56 AM   #6
HO455
Post Whore
 
HO455's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Portland Oregon
Posts: 11,268
Re: Cold Case Radiator Trouble x 3

I have had only one encounter with Cold Case radiators and it wasn't good. I ordered one for my Burban and found that it fit poorly. Poor enough that I returned it fearing i would have the kind of failure you did.

Here is a link to the story. Scroll to post 333 to start.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8235484
__________________
Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help.
RIP Bob Parks.
1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo
If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place
The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377
HO455 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2024, 02:21 PM   #7
72SB
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: Moorpark, CA
Posts: 767
Re: Cold Case Radiator Trouble x 3

CC are made offshore. There can be quality control issues with anything made offshore as manufacturing standards are not stable. When companies, like US based CC, have 3rd party manufacturing in countries where labor and process is sub-par, end result is batches of product otherwise arriving fine can happen.

I have a CC in another car. So far, no issues but at its price point one needs to consider they get what they pay for. US made are always more $ but in long run a better product.
72SB is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2024, 02:32 PM   #8
54blackhornet
Registered User
 
54blackhornet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Eastern Oregon
Posts: 2,377
Re: Cold Case Radiator Trouble x 3

My local radiator shop closed so I now have to drive out of town to use one . I happily do it for the piece of mind you receive knowing that the job will be done correctly.
__________________
71 C-20
07 Magnum RT AWD
54blackhornet is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2024, 02:37 PM   #9
chevmn
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Central MO
Posts: 895
Re: Cold Case Radiator Trouble x 3

I recently went through either repairing or replacing my radiator. Initially I considered purchasing aluminum replacement, but just by chance I noticed a shop had recently opened up, so I took my old one to get a quote. In the end they re-cored it for about $450 (still having issues with the cost of things these days, but I won't get into the rediculous reasons why). It is a 4 row out of a big block c20 with air, and is a large heavy radiator. It did fit a bit tight but ultimately I was able to work it in and it works and cools like it should, and no leaks. And, I am confident they would make it right if not, but they pressure test and paint prior to calling me to pick up. Hopefully the last time I ever have to pull that radiator.
chevmn is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:17 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com