by throttlejunkie Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:04 amlooking for a radiator for my 68, 225 . parts store says it's not available. Would a radiator for a 70 with a v8 work? there is one of those on e-bay. thanks
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anyone know where i can get a radiator????
throttlejunkie- Number of posts : 17
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In the case of radiators, size does matter. If you can get a measurement from the ebay seller, get the overall dimensions and the number of cores or the thickness. Also the size of the hose necks and location. If they are the same then it would most likely work. However if you have a radiator shop, check with them for availability of an aftermarket radiator. They will have sources the local parts store wont.
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Post the measurements of just the Core, and the measurements that include the tanks. Does the radiator sit in a cradle, or are there side brackets on the radiator for attaching it to the body?
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The core is 19 x 22. 19 wide/22 high
That radiator on Ebay will not work. It's for a B-van.
That radiator on Ebay will not work. It's for a B-van.
throttlejunkie- Number of posts : 17
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350 bucks for a recore and the place that makes the core is out of the metal said at least 2 weeks till they can make one. Nobody knows of anything else that will work???????
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370208088368&_trksid=p2759.l1259
can this be made to work the core size is almost the same, 1/2 inch off on the width.
can this be made to work the core size is almost the same, 1/2 inch off on the width.
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Holy crap! This might also work in a 1st Gen Chevy G10... 
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If you can make it work it's a deal for sure
kltcustoms- Number of posts : 199
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I am having the same issue...I have the stocker but it leaks. I will find out today if I have to have it rebuilt or just get it patched up. FREAKING $375 DAMN !! More than I paid for the whole van.
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Also look for a 64-66 Mustang Rad. it will work too.
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KLT... where are you at???? I paid 225. to have mine recored at the local radiator shop. 375. is way to high, keep on looking and make some more phone calls. If you guys want the phone number to the shop it might be cheaper to pay the freight. It took him 10 days to do mine. The listing on ebay is not correct, my V8 radiator has the lower outlet on the left. The picture they are showing has the outlets in the same location as the one I have for my /6. If I had seen this one before I got mine recored I would've bought this one.
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V8 modles and slant 6 modles differ, Ive seen some top tanks openings on the middle and right n left. Im pretty sure there are no rads available aftermarket for our vans and I personally perfer a rebuild anyway, A local shop will put more effort in makeing things right than any massed produced crap from china.
kltcustoms- Number of posts : 199
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Yeah I have both a V-8 and a slant 6 both auto trans radiators...my guy was able to patch up the original but he said it was real weak. He advized useing a 7 lbs cap and hope for the best. I am in Spokane Wa
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