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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 122 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 122 | I'm looking into purchasing a replacement radiator for my 59 1/2 ton Napco. I had my original tested, cleaned and painted and it's in good shape except for a few dents on top. I hate to spend alot of time and money having the body look great but when you open the hood you see those dents. Does anyone have a recommended vendor that they have had success with. I want to make sure it looks and fits like the original.
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BrianM | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | How about NAPA or some other FLAPS? Or if you're running a big block V8 you might want something that will, for sure, keep your cool? http://www.walkerradiatorworks.com/
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,186 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,186 | I've had the top tank taken off before and pounded out. Usually done while they are rebuilding the radiator. It's little things like that which make a good restoration a great one.  | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 | Here is a trick that has worked before. Your radiator shop has the equipment to seal your radiator and pressure test it. Take a rawhide or other "soft" hammer and rap the dent. Some times it will spring right back out. Good luck.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 | Try the above, but with pressure (from a radiator tester)on the tank. IMHO,I would not replace the radiator if it is in good condition, except for the dents.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 345 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 345 | I agree with the comments above regarding pressurization. When testing I think they run the radiators up to around 25-30lbs. The metal on them is pretty thin so its possible that the pressure alone will pop out the dents. If not, the gentle rapping should get most of them out. | | |
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