62 GMC Radiator problems

[nbrfd007]

Got my 62 GMC Suburban running good, but the radiator is leaking everywhere. No problem, I take to a radiator shop for recore. Well the shop is saying that there is no core material to be found. Anybody got an idea for the best route for replacement, I was really want to us my old tanks. Any help?
Thanks,
Tim

[Oklahoma]

I just gave my stock one to the neighbor a few months ago because I bought a new aluminum one because of heating issues. I would suggest buying an aluminum one, but if you are insistant in using a stock one I can check if he will give it back up, that is if you make it over to the Tulsa area.

[nbrfd007]

What is the brand of your radiator?
Thanks,
Tim

[Oklahoma]

It was an ECP, off of ebay, great service and a great radiator. I got it from this seller.
engineered-products

[slorio]

Tim:
I went through this in a panic a few months ago. Radiator shop couldn't get
new core to fix my old one. Radiator shop wanted $500 for a "custom"
manufactured replacement radiator. No thanks. Radiators on E bay were $225,
but were aluminum from China. No thanks. I found a new copper/brass three
row radiator for $186.79 from Rock Auto (www.rockauto.com) supplied by
Proliance, made in Mexico. Ended up $207 with shipping. The radiator has
connections for auto tranny cooler that I didn't need and was slightly larger on
the outlet then my original (1.75" vs. 1.5"). I am well satisfied. One note
on measurements that I learned is that they don't include the tank. You need
to add the tanks to get overall dimensions. Here is the info from the
Proliance site and the part number for it:

Regards,
Steve
New Orleans

Part Number - 433284
Make - GM
Construction Copper - Brass
Core Size - 17 3/8 x 24 3/4 x 2
Number Of Rows - 3
Mount Type - Channel
Inlet Location - Top Left
Outlet - 1 3/4
Outlet Location - Bottom Right
Tank Inlet Size - 2 1/2 x 25 7/8
Tank Outlet Size - 2 1/2 x 25 7/16
Hose Inlet Size - 1 3/4
Transmission Oil Cooler - 1

[nbrfd007]

Originally Posted by slorio

Tim:
I went through this in a panic a few months ago. Radiator shop couldn't get
new core to fix my old one. Radiator shop wanted $500 for a "custom"
manufactured replacement radiator. No thanks. Radiators on E bay were $225,
but were aluminum from China. No thanks. I found a new copper/brass three
row radiator for $186.79 from Rock Auto (www.rockauto.com) supplied by
Proliance, made in Mexico. Ended up $207 with shipping. The radiator has
connections for auto tranny cooler that I didn't need and was slightly larger on
the outlet then my original (1.75" vs. 1.5"). I am well satisfied. One note
on measurements that I learned is that they don't include the tank. You need
to add the tanks to get overall dimensions. Here is the info from the
Proliance site and the part number for it:

Regards,
Steve
New Orleans

Part Number - 433284
Make - GM
Construction Copper - Brass
Core Size - 17 3/8 x 24 3/4 x 2
Number Of Rows - 3
Mount Type - Channel
Inlet Location - Top Left
Outlet - 1 3/4
Outlet Location - Bottom Right
Tank Inlet Size - 2 1/2 x 25 7/8
Tank Outlet Size - 2 1/2 x 25 7/16
Hose Inlet Size - 1 3/4
Transmission Oil Cooler - 1

Thanks, that sounds Great!
Tim

[LILRED66]

Hey Tim. I work with a radiator shop here in Kansas City, that recores my factory Harrison radiators. They run around $400.00, but you will have a factory radiator in your factory '62 GMC Suburban. I may have a good one, as well, so let me know and I will check my inventory.

[nbrfd007]

Thanks Tony, I ordered a new one yesterday. I was really wanting to keep my harrison tanks.
Thanks,
Tim