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#81909 08/23/2007 8:24 PM | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 82 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 82 | I have a 51 3100 with a 58-62 235. I pulled the radiator to have it boiled and cleaned up and the reputable Radiator guy, "Bob", told me its shot, I need a new core at the cost of $448. New Rads are cheeper via the Chevy suppliers but I do have access to some other AD pick ups for parts. The question is are all AD Radiator interchangeable? Is there something I need to be aware of size wise if I find a good one out these parted out AD trucks?
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#81910 08/23/2007 8:53 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | I,t will be hard to find a used one any better then the one you have. I would trust the radiator shop that it is shot because generally when they boil out an old one they usually are. The price seems pretty high though. I would shop around for a new one.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | |
#81911 08/23/2007 9:11 PM | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 455 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 455 | I got my old AD truck radiator recored with a 3 core for $300 - same price as a new 3 core radiator.
Recoring preserves your original overflow top and bottom portion.
Boiling out with or without chemicals never restores them like new - I would just recore or buy new.
Used radiators are a cheap alternative, but all used radiators are clogged to some degree, in my experience. | | |
#81912 08/23/2007 9:50 PM | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,317 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,317 | You might check with LMC in Kansas. I got one from them for my 54...was an exact replacement and it went for $239.95+ shipping. Good service...good product. www.LMCtruck.com Dave | | |
#81913 08/24/2007 3:35 PM | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 82 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 82 | Thanks for all your replies , That does help, however, does anyone know if all AD trucks Radiators are interchangeable? | | |
#81914 08/27/2007 8:21 AM | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2007 Posts: 12 | Does the OEM radiator cool a 350 small block? Does the 3 core? Or how do I go about keeping an effective radiator for a small block housed in the OEM radiator frame? And while I'm here how about a replacement heator core to fit the OEM housing? | | |
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