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06-12-2008, 05:39 PM
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Aluminum Radiator ?
As I find some time to proceed with my truck, I am looking for a aluminum radiator, with transmission cooler. Recently I found PRC radiators on ebay, but
have not heard from them before. If anyone has comments or can suggest another brand, I would be happy for your input. 
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06-12-2008, 07:11 PM
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Re: Aluminum Radiator ?
Welcome from the sunney (HOT) dry heat of So. Arizona
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06-12-2008, 07:39 PM
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Re: Aluminum Radiator ?
Matshark, I was in the same position last winter on my '57. I went with a Jeg's generic for about $175.00. I made a lower support which bolts to the stock core support and made two brackets for the top of the radiator out of aluminum. Check it out at http://www.meyerbrosrods.com/photos/...k/default.aspx. The bottom line is that with a little fabrication work, I saved myself over 3 bills....
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06-12-2008, 07:44 PM
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Re: Aluminum Radiator ?
Here is a quick link to a good pic of what I did...
http://www.meyerbrosrods.com/photos/.../original.aspx |
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06-12-2008, 07:56 PM
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Re: Aluminum Radiator ?
Hey Tom that looks nice I'm going to keep that in mind for my project.
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06-12-2008, 08:48 PM
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Re: Aluminum Radiator ?
I used a radiator from a company called Wizzard Cooling out of New York & am very happy with it, but I have heard nothing but good things about PRC also
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06-13-2008, 02:04 AM
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Re: Aluminum Radiator ?
I have a Griffin radiator in my IROC that is aluminum. The one in my truck is by Walker radiator(not alum.)
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06-13-2008, 10:41 PM
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Re: Aluminum Radiator ?
We bought a PRC for my dad's truck and it is a really nice piece. I have yet to fill it up and fire the motor but the quality and workmanship in my opinion is outstanding. The tech guys are really helpful and I even called them several times to ask questions while the were building it and they were always real nice about answering questions. I think I am going to buy one for my Camaro next....as soon as I can afford it...lol. Check out my build thread, I posted some pictures of it on there.
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06-14-2008, 06:36 AM
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Re: Aluminum Radiator ?
Thank you for all the input !
I think I will give them a call and see if I can get a radiator with trans cooler and A/C.
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