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| | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 | there are some aluminum radiators on amazon for $170ish for a limited time. I used the search criteria "53 chevy truck parts" | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,271 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,271 | Does the top tank look similar to the original Harrison brass ones?
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,188 Insomniac | | Insomniac Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,188 | October 15, 2016 I ordered one from Amazon: Griffin Radiator 1948-1954 Chevy Truck Radiator top center bottom right outlets
Sold by: Amazon.com.ca, Inc.
CDN$ 62.66 As of today, it's still showing up in the "ordered items" list with an estimated delivery date of "Dec 9 to 22". I have not yet received an "order shipped" email. They do not charge the credit card until it is shipped. I expect that they will weasel out if it.
Gord 🇨🇦
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1954 1/2 ton 235 4 speed
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 | I'm not sure about all the details, I just had a gift card I needed to spend on amazon, and was looking at parts for the truck and it showed up. They were around half price. If you are in the market for a radiator, it might be worth looking into. I know the price is right.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 127 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 127 | would stay away from these. like they say, you get what you pay for. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | would stay away from these. like they say, you get what you pay for. ??? You get what you pay for? For, CDN$ 1,056.49, I'd expect a lot. The 48-54 radiator is too new to find ratings on-line; however, their ratings on other models are excellent. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,188 Insomniac | | Insomniac Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,188 | Are they advertising over $1,000 for the radiator now? Maybe they have to sell some at that price so they can send me one for $63!  Still hasn't shipped. Expected delivery date still Dec 22.
Gord 🇨🇦
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1954 1/2 ton 235 4 speed
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Let us know how it works out, Gord | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,084 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,084 | No More Griffins, only Mishimoto rad
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 331 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 331 | I bought one for my '50 for less than $100 on ebay. It's ugly and sticks out like a sore thumb but it works fantastic. Totally solved my overheating problem. I drove all over rural Texas in 100* weather at darn near wide open throttle all summer and never had an issue.
1950 4100 - unrestored and driven weekly for almost no reason at all.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,188 Insomniac | | Insomniac Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,188 | Let us know how it works out, Gord As I guessed, they weaseled out: Hello from Amazon.ca.
We're sorry to report we won't be able to obtain the following item from your order:
"Griffin Radiator 1948-1954 Chevy Truck Radiator top center bottom right outlets"
Although we'd expected to be able to send this item to you, we've since found it's not available from any of our sources at this time. We realize this is disappointing news to receive, and we apologize for any inconvenience we've caused you.
We must apologize also for the length of time it's taken us to reach this conclusion. Until recently, we'd still hoped to obtain this item for you.
We've cancelled this item from your order.
Your order is now closed.
Thank you for shopping with Amazon.ca. 
Gord 🇨🇦
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1954 1/2 ton 235 4 speed
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | A GREAT company would have sent you one and ate the difference in price .....oh, I'm dreaming of yesteryear!! | | |
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