Not sure if this should be in engines or general, so I'll start here.

My radiator ('53 3600) will be about $325 to fix up new according to a shop I trust.

I know in a catalog I saw, that that's not too far off from a new one. This is the original radiator, and I'm putting a '56-'57 235 in the truck.

Is there a specific advantage to using the original (other than to keep it original) or would a new one be even better? With the cost I'm not sure if one's especially better than the other. Ideas?


'53 Chevy 3604 Five Window Cab ('56 235)