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rustyrodknocker · 10-24-2011, 11:58 PM

Has anybody here tried the aluminum radiators that are on ebay for
$165 ? seems so cheap that there has to be a catch.

cb1965 · 10-25-2011, 12:06 AM

i've heard good reviews on the champion radiators. go for a little over $200 on ebay depending on seller and shipping. i got one but havnt had time to install it.

cfacundus · 10-25-2011, 12:09 AM

Summit has aluminum ones for 145 if you feel safer.I just bought one made by northern that was called a 26 wide that fit into my 64 . It was a little short but easily made a bracket to fit.
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**tazattitude** · 10-25-2011, 06:26 AM

I bought a 3 row for about $200, and it was 'decent'. I polished the top. Welds aren't "too bad", but I did noticed it was warped when I got it. So me and a buddy held it and shifted it back to a normal position. No leaks.
Definitely keeps the motor cool. No hotter than 170 with my Black Magic 3000cfm fan and my 383.

Rich 5150 69 · 10-25-2011, 06:32 AM

I just bought a campion, very happy with it, it would have cost me $ 380 to recore my original...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-1964-19...ht_8679wt_1385

Andy's Auto · 10-25-2011, 07:07 AM

I used Champion on my 81 Malibu and my 65 442 with zero issues in 105 degree heat. I do recommend straight coolant for corrosion protection. They seem to be welded together by 11 year old Indonesian girls making $7 a month. Kinda rough, yet functional.

vin63 · 10-25-2011, 08:39 AM

My buddy in Phoenix, AZ uses a Champion in his '64 (he AC and drives his truck all over), and it cools very efficiently. So much so, it convinced me to give it a try.

**Clyde65** · 10-25-2011, 10:15 AM

My dad and I have the champion aluminum radiators from eBay(reliable radiator). Very happy with them both.
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gostranger · 10-25-2011, 01:10 PM

i have bought 2 from champion and both were great and they gave me an awesome deal on fans to go with them also cheap!!! very happy!!!

hotroddr · 10-25-2011, 01:54 PM

Just bought a 31Wx19H aluminum radiator from speedway motors for $119. I couldnt be happier with it. I would highly recommend it to anyone. I think it came to $134 with shipping. I figured a radiator that cheap was worth the gamble, I wont go any other way now.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-25-2011, 07:30 PM

I just ordered one myself. Should be there around the 2nd of Nov. Not like I need it right away but I will see if I can fit it to the truck. Now I can get rid of the crossflow radiator I bought a while back.

**argonaut** · 10-25-2011, 07:37 PM

The 4-core champion I put into my 64 with a 350 cools very well even on socal desert temps over 100F.
I initially bought one of the generic summit rads but it was damaged when I bought it. So sent it back and got the Champion. Been in service for 6 months and I would recommend it.

**TR65** · 10-25-2011, 09:37 PM

I have about 6000 miles on my Champion in my 65. Cools the big 6 liter with no problems. Fans never come on unless the AC is on or I idle for 5 minutes.

TR

rustyrodknocker · 10-25-2011, 11:40 PM

Well i think ill try it. I was going to custom fit a cross flow. But its not worth time for 165 bucks for a bolt in new one
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vin63 · 10-26-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rustyrodknocker

Well i think ill try it. I was going to custom fit a cross flow. But its not worth time for 165 bucks for a bolt in new one
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If you get the one with the integrated transmission cooler, I had to move passenger side lower saddle mount to clear the tank port.

b2948kevin · 10-26-2011, 11:30 AM

I just bought a new copper/brass one locally for $220. I figure you will be at lease $40 dollars into shipping from an ebay seller, so you're not far off and you can easily return a local radiator if you need to. That's why I didn't go eBay with mine.

Just ask for the direct replacement radiator for your truck and year. It was much easier than I thought it would be to track one down.

Iron-Butt · 10-27-2011, 04:38 AM

my champion works great

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-27-2011, 09:42 AM

The one I ordered was a total of $233 with Ca tax. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...E:L:OC:US:1123

Woogeroo · 10-27-2011, 12:54 PM

a pal of mine, who is also on the board here, used this company to get their square body blazer back on the road, they were very happy with the product and their service:

http://www.completeradiators.com

check 'em out maybe.

-W

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-28-2011, 05:24 PM

I got my radiator today. Looks ok. I will probably clean it up and maybe even polish it but I dought it.

northeimcustom · 10-29-2011, 10:31 AM

i was thinking about a champion radiator from ebay as well. i have a mild 350 up in wisconsin summer only truck. planned on running the electric fans as well. 2 row or 3 row?!

**Clyde65** · 10-29-2011, 10:38 AM

I have the 3 row in Texas, with electric fans and it stays cool even in the summer with AC on, stop and go traffic too. Call them and ask them, but my guess would be the 2 row.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-29-2011, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

I have the 3 row in Texas, with electric fans and it stays cool even in the summer with AC on, stop and go traffic too. Call them and ask them, but my guess would be the 2 row.

And how did you hook up your sensor to turn the fan on and off?

Rich 5150 69 · 10-29-2011, 11:39 AM

John here`s one way probably the best way in my opinion...

http://www.prchotrod.com/products/pr...ccessories.php

**Clyde65** · 10-29-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

And how did you hook up your sensor to turn the fan on and off?

I used a kit from Oreillys and it has a prob that fits into the radiator fins.

10-24-2011, 11:58 PM	#1
rustyrodknocker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: salem oregon Posts: 414	ebay radiators Has anybody here tried the aluminum radiators that are on ebay for $165 ? seems so cheap that there has to be a catch.

10-25-2011, 12:06 AM	#2
cb1965 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: san jose, california Posts: 508	Re: ebay radiators i've heard good reviews on the champion radiators. go for a little over $200 on ebay depending on seller and shipping. i got one but havnt had time to install it. __________________ '66 chevy lwb c10 '65 chevy lwb c20

10-25-2011, 12:09 AM	#3
cfacundus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: louisiana Posts: 14	Re: ebay radiators Summit has aluminum ones for 145 if you feel safer.I just bought one made by northern that was called a 26 wide that fit into my 64 . It was a little short but easily made a bracket to fit. Posted via Mobile Device

10-25-2011, 06:26 AM	#4
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: ebay radiators I bought a 3 row for about $200, and it was 'decent'. I polished the top. Welds aren't "too bad", but I did noticed it was warped when I got it. So me and a buddy held it and shifted it back to a normal position. No leaks. Definitely keeps the motor cool. No hotter than 170 with my Black Magic 3000cfm fan and my 383. __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

10-25-2011, 06:32 AM	#5
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: ebay radiators I just bought a campion, very happy with it, it would have cost me $ 380 to recore my original... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-1964-19...ht_8679wt_1385 __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

10-25-2011, 07:07 AM	#6
Andy's Auto Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West Palm Beach Florida Posts: 12	Re: ebay radiators I used Champion on my 81 Malibu and my 65 442 with zero issues in 105 degree heat. I do recommend straight coolant for corrosion protection. They seem to be welded together by 11 year old Indonesian girls making $7 a month. Kinda rough, yet functional.

10-25-2011, 08:39 AM	#7
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: ebay radiators My buddy in Phoenix, AZ uses a Champion in his '64 (he AC and drives his truck all over), and it cools very efficiently. So much so, it convinced me to give it a try. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

10-25-2011, 10:15 AM	#8
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: ebay radiators My dad and I have the champion aluminum radiators from eBay(reliable radiator). Very happy with them both. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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!*

10-25-2011, 01:10 PM	#9
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: ebay radiators i have bought 2 from champion and both were great and they gave me an awesome deal on fans to go with them also cheap!!! very happy!!!

10-25-2011, 01:54 PM	#10
hotroddr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 26	Re: ebay radiators Just bought a 31Wx19H aluminum radiator from speedway motors for $119. I couldnt be happier with it. I would highly recommend it to anyone. I think it came to $134 with shipping. I figured a radiator that cheap was worth the gamble, I wont go any other way now. __________________ 1968 Firebird 1966 Suburban

10-25-2011, 07:30 PM	#11
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: ebay radiators I just ordered one myself. Should be there around the 2nd of Nov. Not like I need it right away but I will see if I can fit it to the truck. Now I can get rid of the crossflow radiator I bought a while back. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

10-25-2011, 07:37 PM	#12
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: ebay radiators The 4-core champion I put into my 64 with a 350 cools very well even on socal desert temps over 100F. I initially bought one of the generic summit rads but it was damaged when I bought it. So sent it back and got the Champion. Been in service for 6 months and I would recommend it. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

10-25-2011, 09:37 PM	#13
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: ebay radiators I have about 6000 miles on my Champion in my 65. Cools the big 6 liter with no problems. Fans never come on unless the AC is on or I idle for 5 minutes. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

10-25-2011, 11:40 PM	#14
rustyrodknocker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: salem oregon Posts: 414	Re: ebay radiators Well i think ill try it. I was going to custom fit a cross flow. But its not worth time for 165 bucks for a bolt in new one Posted via Mobile Device

10-26-2011, 11:30 AM	#16
b2948kevin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 304	Re: ebay radiators I just bought a new copper/brass one locally for $220. I figure you will be at lease $40 dollars into shipping from an ebay seller, so you're not far off and you can easily return a local radiator if you need to. That's why I didn't go eBay with mine. Just ask for the direct replacement radiator for your truck and year. It was much easier than I thought it would be to track one down. __________________ 66 Chevy C10 Stepside LWB My Build Thread 75 Harley FLH 84 Mercedes 300TD Diesel Wagon



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10-27-2011, 04:38 AM	#17
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: ebay radiators my champion works great __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

10-27-2011, 09:42 AM	#18
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: ebay radiators The one I ordered was a total of $233 with Ca tax. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...E:L:OC:US:1123 __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

10-27-2011, 12:54 PM	#19
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: ebay radiators a pal of mine, who is also on the board here, used this company to get their square body blazer back on the road, they were very happy with the product and their service: http://www.completeradiators.com check 'em out maybe. -W

10-28-2011, 05:24 PM	#20
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: ebay radiators I got my radiator today. Looks ok. I will probably clean it up and maybe even polish it but I dought it. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

10-29-2011, 10:31 AM	#21
northeimcustom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 291	Re: ebay radiators i was thinking about a champion radiator from ebay as well. i have a mild 350 up in wisconsin summer only truck. planned on running the electric fans as well. 2 row or 3 row?!

10-29-2011, 10:38 AM	#22
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: ebay radiators I have the 3 row in Texas, with electric fans and it stays cool even in the summer with AC on, stop and go traffic too. Call them and ask them, but my guess would be the 2 row. __________________ 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!*

10-29-2011, 11:39 AM	#24
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: ebay radiators John here`s one way probably the best way in my opinion... http://www.prchotrod.com/products/pr...ccessories.php __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

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