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Old 05-19-2021, 10:08 PM   #1
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I recently acquired this radiator and just had a couple of small leaks repaired. Is this an original 30-31 radiator ? The fins look old and it’s quite heavy. The radiator shop told me it was an old one.

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Old 05-20-2021, 08:24 AM   #2
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The radiator appears to be an aftermarket product. It is not original. The fins in an original have a wavy shape.
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Old 05-20-2021, 08:33 AM   #3
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The radiator appears to be an aftermarket product. It is not original. The fins in an original have a wavy shape.
Bob, what am I missing?
the photo posted above appears to show wavy fins as the original radiators in my past had......
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How about a picture of the other side?
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Old 05-20-2021, 04:40 PM   #5
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looks original to me- or a good copy.
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Old 05-20-2021, 05:41 PM   #6
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It's not an original, you can tell by the tank stamping. I believe the judging standards show the different styles of radiators throughout 28-31.
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Old 05-22-2021, 12:02 AM   #7
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Agree with Hitman, it is NOT an original core. No dimples in the fins and I count 28 rows of tubes , not 32 as in an original. And the tank is not original
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looks like everyone is going for fine points judging.


good to know..........
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