That sounds like a rcore job. All they reuse is your tanks and side mounting brackets. The entire middle section is replaced. That's not an outrageous price, if indeed you're getting a new copper core. If you want a non-repairable new radiator, an aluminum core exact fit replacement radiator is probably available for less money.
Jerry

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