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Church · 06-13-2003, 09:09 AM

I am getting ready to get a radiator for my 67 project. What make do most of you run? I am going with the 4 row. Is the lifetime warranty radiator at AutoZone any good? Tried to search but it is closed for now.

cheyenne10 · 06-13-2003, 10:13 AM

I have heard good prices on ones like you mention. I also talked with a very reputable; radiator shop the other day on a damaged radiator and he said a lifetime Modine was just shy of $200. If thats the case I would go that route and I believe Modine is one of the best.

ira ashley · 06-13-2003, 10:24 AM

I just bought a 4 row for mine from Autozone 179.00+ tax; however had to change the top & bottom bracket for a 4 row radiator. The brackets & the rubber was 50.00

**old Rusty C10** · 06-13-2003, 10:54 AM

id buy modine theyre the best

bouncytruck · 06-13-2003, 11:47 AM

I just bought a new one and I'm making the switch to a 4 row as well. I searched the web, mostly for prices, and I found places like radiator.com all had the four row autos for around $155-180. US radiator has a nice one they call the tripleflow, but it was around $500. I'm sure they have superior quality and cooling ability, but that was way too much. I actually ended up buying one from my father (he owns an autoparts store in Oregon) and his cost is $155. Since they are coming up to visit this weekend, it worked out great & no shipping. I believe that he said it was a Go/Dan Industries radiator. I'm sure it is nothing special, but it will work.

I had to buy new pads and brackets too since I was going from a 3 row to a 4. They ran me $74 after tax, etc. I got them from PickupsNW. It sounds like there are better prices out there, but I was able to pick them up that day and not pay any shipping.

My new radiator will be here tomorrow, and I hope to get it installed next week. Someday, it would be nice to back it up with one of WES' dual electric fan setups!

Church · 06-13-2003, 12:31 PM

I need a part number for the Modine. Anybody got it?

I know the Modine name. I just wondered had any trouble with the Autozone rad.

Thanks,
Church

69sixpackbee · 06-13-2003, 12:34 PM

I got one of the Autozone specials. No problem yet and it cools like a winter breeze!!

Blue68 · 06-13-2003, 02:27 PM

Run a U.S.Radiator 4 row. They built it for me as a 4 row, tranny cooler, with 3 row tanks. Fit right in where the manual 3 row used to be. No new brackets required. Uses a long tranny cooling unit in the tank too.

Church · 06-13-2003, 02:49 PM

For future reference the 4-row Modine part # is 2700.
SPI 4 row part number 369.
Vistion (spelling?) part number 369.

Called Lakeshore Radiator for the above info. They dont even carry Modine for our trucks anymore.

Thought I'd let you know.

I just ordered mine from Radiator.com.
It was 148.73 and has lifetime warranty.

I'm getting closer to firing up that 410hp SB 350!!! wwwwwweeeeeehhhhhaaaawwww!!

Blackhawkdc · 06-13-2003, 07:06 PM

If you haven't already bought a radiator, take a look at the Griffin 2-row aluminum radiators. About the same price as the 4-rows you're looking at and muc more efficient design with the double 1" wide rows. I've got one in front of my 440 hp small block and never have a problem with the temp rising, unless I'm sitting in rush hour traffic on a 90 degree day. Don't know of any old truck that won't start overheating in those conditions.

06-13-2003, 09:09 AM	#1
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	Which make of radiator to use? I am getting ready to get a radiator for my 67 project. What make do most of you run? I am going with the 4 row. Is the lifetime warranty radiator at AutoZone any good? Tried to search but it is closed for now. __________________

06-13-2003, 10:13 AM	#2
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	rad. I have heard good prices on ones like you mention. I also talked with a very reputable; radiator shop the other day on a damaged radiator and he said a lifetime Modine was just shy of $200. If thats the case I would go that route and I believe Modine is one of the best. __________________ Bob

06-13-2003, 10:54 AM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,284	id buy modine theyre the best __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-13-2003, 11:47 AM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I just bought a new one and I'm making the switch to a 4 row as well. I searched the web, mostly for prices, and I found places like radiator.com all had the four row autos for around $155-180. US radiator has a nice one they call the tripleflow, but it was around $500. I'm sure they have superior quality and cooling ability, but that was way too much. I actually ended up buying one from my father (he owns an autoparts store in Oregon) and his cost is $155. Since they are coming up to visit this weekend, it worked out great & no shipping. I believe that he said it was a Go/Dan Industries radiator. I'm sure it is nothing special, but it will work. I had to buy new pads and brackets too since I was going from a 3 row to a 4. They ran me $74 after tax, etc. I got them from PickupsNW. It sounds like there are better prices out there, but I was able to pick them up that day and not pay any shipping. My new radiator will be here tomorrow, and I hope to get it installed next week. Someday, it would be nice to back it up with one of WES' dual electric fan setups! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-13-2003, 12:31 PM	#6
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	I need a part number for the Modine. Anybody got it? I know the Modine name. I just wondered had any trouble with the Autozone rad. Thanks, Church __________________

06-13-2003, 10:24 AM	#3
ira ashley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: va Posts: 91	I just bought a 4 row for mine from Autozone 179.00+ tax; however had to change the top & bottom bracket for a 4 row radiator. The brackets & the rubber was 50.00

06-13-2003, 12:34 PM	#7
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	I got one of the Autozone specials. No problem yet and it cools like a winter breeze!!

06-13-2003, 02:27 PM	#8
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	Run a U.S.Radiator 4 row. They built it for me as a 4 row, tranny cooler, with 3 row tanks. Fit right in where the manual 3 row used to be. No new brackets required. Uses a long tranny cooling unit in the tank too. __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.

06-13-2003, 02:49 PM	#9
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	For future reference the 4-row Modine part # is 2700. SPI 4 row part number 369. Vistion (spelling?) part number 369. Called Lakeshore Radiator for the above info. They dont even carry Modine for our trucks anymore. Thought I'd let you know. I just ordered mine from Radiator.com. It was 148.73 and has lifetime warranty. I'm getting closer to firing up that 410hp SB 350!!! wwwwwweeeeeehhhhhaaaawwww!! __________________ Last edited by Church; 06-13-2003 at 03:05 PM.

06-13-2003, 07:06 PM	#10
Blackhawkdc 440 american Horses Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Anoka, MN USA Posts: 470	If you haven't already bought a radiator, take a look at the Griffin 2-row aluminum radiators. About the same price as the 4-rows you're looking at and muc more efficient design with the double 1" wide rows. I've got one in front of my 440 hp small block and never have a problem with the temp rising, unless I'm sitting in rush hour traffic on a 90 degree day. Don't know of any old truck that won't start overheating in those conditions. __________________ Seth Petro 1969 Chev Short Step 425hp 350, TH400, big tires, fast truck 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 1991 Saturn SL1 - gas mileage! (and free) 1977 Buick LeSabre - for sale May America bless God, and may God bless America



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