I purchased a new radiator from JimCarter some time ago....before they went up so high. In my talk with Mike he informed me that the 4 row, tranny cooler in the bottom. was actually a Desert Cooler radiator for our year vehicle. It is a copper one and at least looks really nice. I have it mounted but have not started my engine yet.
I have not looked at what JimCarter is charging now but at least they give bolters a 10% discount and charge only the actual shipping cost.
Your doing the right thing. Shopping around. There are some folks willing to operate on a tighter buget/profit margin than others.
Hey, your still lucky. A local shop wanted $542 to redo a radiator for my 37 pickup. I bought a Griffin Aluminum for $250 about a year ago from Caparaditor in NY. They have a web site.


1937 Chevy Pickup
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1952 Chevy Panel
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1950 Chevy Coupe
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I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hub cap than ride in a Ferd.
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