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Offline flagcraig

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Radiator Original Black Look/Cool New Small Block Section
« on: August 29, 2014 - 05:28:33 PM »
Just saw this section and this is great.  Especially for a learn as you go guy like me.

QUESTION:  Who sells replica radiators 26" for small block 340 72 Challenger.  I want to keep the black look and as close to original as possible. 

I have the original but too costly to repair.  But I will keep in storage.

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Offline tman

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Re: Radiator Original Black Look/Cool New Small Block Section
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2014 - 05:31:52 PM »
See these guys ads on Mopar Muscle.  Might call them to see if they have what you need and pricing.

http://www.usradiator.com/

Can also try Rockauto.com.  They list 3 on their site and you can usually find a 5% off promotion code (via Google). 
« Last Edit: August 29, 2014 - 05:36:29 PM by tman »

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Re: Radiator Original Black Look/Cool New Small Block Section
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2014 - 05:44:23 PM »
Look at Glen Ray

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Re: Radiator Original Black Look/Cool New Small Block Section
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2014 - 06:24:12 PM »
It's way cheaper to re-core an original rad then buy a reproduction. It will cost around $400 for a re-core. At least double for a repro...if one is even available. You can probably find one at a parts store but it will be generic and won't look correct.
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Re: Radiator Original Black Look/Cool New Small Block Section
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2014 - 10:09:47 PM »
It's way cheaper to re-core an original rad then buy a reproduction. It will cost around $400 for a re-core. At least double for a repro...if one is even available. You can probably find one at a parts store but it will be generic and won't look correct.

When did you last price a re-core? I was expecting $400 but apparently the cost of brass & copper has risen quite a bit & the quote to re-core a 26" radiator with a 4 row high efficiency core came in at $675... I had him rod out my existing core as well as he could... Still runs a little warm on 105+ days but not Hot.. In a couple years I'll likely have to step up...
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Re: Radiator Original Black Look/Cool New Small Block Section
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2014 - 10:11:48 PM »
I just had a 26" heavy duty K-core rad done and it was $440 plus tax.
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Re: Radiator Original Black Look/Cool New Small Block Section
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2014 - 11:18:54 PM »
I had my 22" done in 2012. It was $400.

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Re: Radiator Original Black Look/Cool New Small Block Section
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2014 - 11:26:53 PM »
Apparently California Radiator Shops are overly proud of their products... :walkaway:
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