Radiator Recommendation

[Brian in Wheeling]

Bergs for me. Six years and still perfect.

Brian W.

[whirnot]

I just had my local shop recore it with a three row core. No freight and a local person to deal with if something is wrong. $650.

[30 Closed Cab PU]

Originally Posted by whirnot

I just had my local shop recore it with a three row core. No freight and a local person to deal with if something is wrong. $650.

Agreed, a good alternative if you have a shop close that does quality work. I went with a Bergs, could not find a shop within a decent driving distance, paying for gas or shipping costs eats into into any savings you might make.

[katy]

Originally Posted by whirnot

I just had my local shop recore it with a three row core. No freight and a local person to deal with if something is wrong. $650.

I agree with (WHIRNOT) had my radiator recored approx.$500.00,cash no tax no shipping,any problem just a 10 min. ride.

That's all fine and good, IF you can find a shop to do it. Around here none of the shops do much in the way of radiator repair any more, all they want to do is sell you a new one and then R&R it.

[Paul Bjarnason]

I bought a 3-row aluminum radiator from China for $350. They painted it black for me at no extra charge. I have not yet run the car, but it looks to be a perfect fit.

[4537wpr]

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Originally Posted by Paul Bjarnason

I bought a 3-row aluminum radiator from China for $350. They painted it black for me at no extra charge. I have not yet run the car, but it looks to be a perfect fit.

Hello, I was considering buying an aluminum radiator for my driver model a and I saw your post. I was wondering what you thought of it after having it for a while? how did you attach the original cap or at least make it look right? would you get one with the neck in the original position or off to the side? how did it end up looking in the car, did you paint it black? thanks

Herve B

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by katy

That's all fine and good, IF you can find a shop to do it. Around here none of the shops do much in the way of radiator repair any more, all they want to do is sell you a new one and then R&R it.

Did my own. got the core from Robert radiator in Miami and soldered in the tanks myself. I went to a radiator shop to have it tested and no problems.