Author Topic: Radiator and gas tank (Read 1045 times)

chongo25 · « **on:** July 23, 2014 - 04:48:24 PM »

Any suggestions on what to buy and where to buy. My gas tank it's pretty done and I can't hot tank it, so I was told because of how bad the rust is on the inside. My radiator is also gone. This is for a72 slant 6 challenger.

crash340 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2014 - 05:04:50 PM »

Spectra gas tank is the best if you want to retain original look, I got mine from Rock auto

jimynick · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2014 - 05:08:23 PM »

I bought one for my 74 Challenger off Ebay for about $110+ shipping. I believe it was a Spectra brand. Many of the bigger suppliers have them if you attend a large show and you can save the freight. The rad, if original, can be re-cored or there's a selection of aftermarket rads available. Some are the aluminum fabricated ones and you can pick the size you want/need. Hope that helps.

cudabob496 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2014 - 05:18:22 PM »

If changing out radiator, I go with aluminum.

Chryco Psycho · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2014 - 05:32:20 PM »

Champion is a good option for alum rads

chongo25 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2014 - 07:30:27 PM »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-1972-early-Dodge-Challenger-gas-fuel-tank-CR8F-new-steel-tank-4-side-vents-/330769895602

Why is this cheaper than the others? I talk to someone with summit and they ranged from 175 to 235, Im just curious if the price difference is worth paying. I don't mind paying more but I like to get make sure it is worth buying.

The radiator they had was 2 core aluminum and it was around 240, the tubes were bigger so i guess it would cool it better than a normal 2 core.

dpcd67 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2014 - 08:53:24 PM »

The less expensive gas tanks are made from galvanized steel and some of the more expensive ones are Ni Terne steel, which is lead coated. I went with the galvanized steel one. Some recommend to paint them where they contact the trunk pad; I didn't but probably is a good idea.

chongo25 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2014 - 08:58:34 PM »

Is the lead coated on the inside?

dougs bs23 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 24, 2014 - 10:07:06 AM »

Rock auto for the fuel tank, but reuse your original lock nut for the sending unit. it's a little thicker metal and will give you a better seal, and correct me if I'm wrong but I think Challenger Gary (member here) sells Champion rad's. That's where I got mine and am completely happy with it.

chongo25 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2014 - 03:52:19 PM »

Thanks for the help

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