Where to buy new radiator? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kelz702 · 09-24-2015, 10:24 PM

Hey Guy/Gals!

I have a 1972 c20 with a/c cab. It has a mildly built 355 with th350. I'm in need of a new radiator. The radiator I have now is the original 4 row so, I'd like to stay somewhat original. I'd consider going with aluminum as long as I could still use the original factory brackets.

I've looked at many sites but I'm not sure who to buy from. Any info you could shoot my way would help me tremendously. Its my DD so I need to get it fixed asap.

Thanks!
Kelly

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-24-2015, 11:04 PM

Rockauto has some good ones but there not copper/brass there aluminum or aluminum/plastic. I just bought one from them. Plus price was cheapest i could find and super fast shipping

tdangle · 09-25-2015, 01:05 PM

I bought mine from Oreillys. Seems to work just fine

Big Kev-O · 09-25-2015, 02:24 PM

If I were to buy a radiator I would go with tan Engineered Cooling Products radiator. Lifetime warranty, fully tig welded, no epoxy, fit the factory four row mounts, looks good, good price. I have read nothing but good things about them and I think they are a board vendor. They sell on ebay for $219 without shipping.

Check it out:
http://www.speedcooling.com/1967-197...r/prod_38.html

Z10 · 09-25-2015, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Kev-O

If I were to buy a radiator I would go with tan Engineered Cooling Products radiator. Lifetime warranty, fully tig welded, no epoxy, fit the factory four row mounts, looks good, good price. I have read nothing but good things about them and I think they are a board vendor. They sell on ebay for $219 without shipping.

Check it out:
http://www.speedcooling.com/1967-197...r/prod_38.html

+1 on Speedcooling. I've been using this for two summers and 7000+miles in the Hot West Texas Sun, and it works great. You can see more in my build thread.

kelz702 · 09-30-2015, 12:55 AM

Incase anyone was wondering, I found a new copper and brass 4 row here in vegas at a shop called Proformance Radiator. It fit perfect and it's keeping the motor cooler then ever. I'd say over 25% cooler. I'm extremely happy!

I thought hard about going with an all aluminum but I figure the original radiator lasted 40 years.
I was also worried about an aftermarket aluminum radiator not fitting.a

Thanks everyone for the replies!

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-30-2015, 12:57 AM

Kelz what did it run you .

kelz702 · 09-30-2015, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

Kelz what did it run you .

It was $340 out the door. It was a little less then ones I found online. It was more then I wanted to spend but I didn't want to end up doing it again 5 years down the road. The truck is my DD.

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-30-2015, 01:32 AM

thanks copper is the way to go for sure

TxMarine81 · 10-01-2015, 11:04 AM

I search and bought my 3 row aluminium on Amazon. Fits perfect even with stock brackets. I hooked up 2 14inch electric fans and it works awesome! never had an issue afterwards.

**67 cst swb** · 10-01-2015, 11:25 AM

Hey, you have a Performance Radiators right there in Las Vegas.
I think its just West of I-15 and somewhere South of Tropicana.
I remember seeing them driving by one day. you can stop in and look at what they have.

BCOWANWHEELS · 10-01-2015, 11:34 AM

I got my rad from rockauto the other day. haven't opened the box yet. I,ll post a review and install when I get it done.
bob

09-24-2015, 10:24 PM	#1
kelz702 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: las vegas nevada Posts: 60	Where to buy new radiator? Hey Guy/Gals! I have a 1972 c20 with a/c cab. It has a mildly built 355 with th350. I'm in need of a new radiator. The radiator I have now is the original 4 row so, I'd like to stay somewhat original. I'd consider going with aluminum as long as I could still use the original factory brackets. I've looked at many sites but I'm not sure who to buy from. Any info you could shoot my way would help me tremendously. Its my DD so I need to get it fixed asap. Thanks! Kelly

09-24-2015, 11:04 PM	#2
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Where to buy new radiator? Rockauto has some good ones but there not copper/brass there aluminum or aluminum/plastic. I just bought one from them. Plus price was cheapest i could find and super fast shipping __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-25-2015, 01:05 PM	#3
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,210	Re: Where to buy new radiator? I bought mine from Oreillys. Seems to work just fine __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

09-25-2015, 02:24 PM	#4
Big Kev-O Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Simi, CA Posts: 495	Re: Where to buy new radiator? If I were to buy a radiator I would go with tan Engineered Cooling Products radiator. Lifetime warranty, fully tig welded, no epoxy, fit the factory four row mounts, looks good, good price. I have read nothing but good things about them and I think they are a board vendor. They sell on ebay for $219 without shipping. Check it out: http://www.speedcooling.com/1967-197...r/prod_38.html __________________ Made in America by Americans

09-30-2015, 12:55 AM	#6
kelz702 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: las vegas nevada Posts: 60	Re: Where to buy new radiator? Incase anyone was wondering, I found a new copper and brass 4 row here in vegas at a shop called Proformance Radiator. It fit perfect and it's keeping the motor cooler then ever. I'd say over 25% cooler. I'm extremely happy! I thought hard about going with an all aluminum but I figure the original radiator lasted 40 years. I was also worried about an aftermarket aluminum radiator not fitting.a Thanks everyone for the replies!

09-30-2015, 12:57 AM	#7
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Where to buy new radiator? Kelz what did it run you . __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-30-2015, 01:32 AM	#9
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Where to buy new radiator? thanks copper is the way to go for sure __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

10-01-2015, 11:04 AM	#10
TxMarine81 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Richlands, NC Posts: 6	Re: Where to buy new radiator? I search and bought my 3 row aluminium on Amazon. Fits perfect even with stock brackets. I hooked up 2 14inch electric fans and it works awesome! never had an issue afterwards. __________________ - 1972 Chevy 4x4 SWB PickUp -

10-01-2015, 11:25 AM	#11
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Where to buy new radiator? Hey, you have a Performance Radiators right there in Las Vegas. I think its just West of I-15 and somewhere South of Tropicana. I remember seeing them driving by one day. you can stop in and look at what they have. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

10-01-2015, 11:34 AM	#12
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Where to buy new radiator? I got my rad from rockauto the other day. haven't opened the box yet. I,ll post a review and install when I get it done. bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16



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