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  • '59 Jim
    Newbie
    • Jun 17 2010
    • 12

    Radiator????

    Hello again all. I've been working on Mae, and she needs a radiator. Is there anywhere I can find a new one for her? I've been quoted about $700 to recore the old one, and I think I'd rather get a new one. I'l take any suggestions. I've been all over the web with no luck so far. Any suggestions???

    Thanks,
    Jim
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    Hey Jim,
    Radiators, Larry's Thunderbirds and Mustang Parts (www.larrystbird.com) or Concours Parts and Accessories (www.concourseparts.com) Or they may be others listed under advertisements!
    Richard D. Hord

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      #3
      Radiator ...

      $700 seems way high for a recore. I'd try another shop. If your not in a big hurry I have one from my 60' that has been cleaned, pressure tested, and painted (I put a larger alum. radiator in mine). $250 + shipping from 80487. I'm doing a thrash to get my car done for a two week road trip starting this coming Thursday, so I wouldn't be able to ship it until I return. Mike

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        #4
        Recore

        $700 for a recore is way too high. I paid $270 plus sales tax in Indianapolis last spring for a recore and the radiator looked like new when they got it done. If I were you I'd do some more looking. A new Griffin aluminum radiator is around $500 I think.

        Gary

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        • protourbird
          Experienced
          • Apr 29 2008
          • 153

          #5
          Go Griffin and save some bucks. It is around $500
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          Jim

          protourbird

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          • byersmtrco
            Super-Experienced
            • Sep 28 2004
            • 1839

            #6
            $700 ?????!!!!!!!!!!

            I had a local rad shop (San Jose Radiator-been there for 40 yrs)
            He put a 4 row core in there for $250 which included mounting the
            reprod fan shroud. The lwr brkts on those are for a big Merc or Galaxie.
            He drilled the holes in the lwr brkt. The 4 row is slightly wider. The
            shroud is not a perfect fit. It's just cosmetic. As good as it works, I don't
            care.

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            • '59 Jim
              Newbie
              • Jun 17 2010
              • 12

              #7
              Thanks again guys

              OKay, so I can call Griffin and order one for $500, or look for a "reputable shop" who'll recore for less. I've actually gotten a couple of much better estimates lately. It looks like 300-350 for the recore. One guy says it doesn't need it, just sealing holes. Thank you again. I'll see what you have to say
              about my solenoid...

              Jim

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