radiator replacing suggestions?

[Erik V]

So the stock(ish) core has let go right in the middle. We tried peeling back the fins so we could roll/solder up the leak, but the tube is so brittle it just pinch cracks. I really dont want to trust the core to hold together since primarily my rig will be a tow vehicle, and a toy. Those are 2 uses that simply pulling over to let it cool arent viable options.

So Evilbay is full of stuff, I like the all aluminum ones-but they dont appear to mount as they should. Local shop can get me a 3 core OEM style replacement for just under a couple hundred bucks. I dont really want to buy an era unit even in visually decent shape-they're old and I dont want to trust a 40 year old radiator.

So who's done what, and how much did it cost? I'm itching to drive my Jimmy more than around the block with what little water it does hold-the radiator is now the biggest thing holding me back.

Thanks

Erik