Radiator - Where to buy?

[clemsonteg]

My 70 C10 is in need of a new radiator. The tanks have a couple pin holes each and I think there maybe a leak between the the core and one of the tanks. I checked oreillys and advanced auto parts and they both told me there are none in the warehouse and they don't know when they will be back in stock. Motor is a 307 w/3ott and no a/c.
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[kcsa75]

Do you have CarQuest in your area? I bought one for my truck there. I'm sure LMC, Classic Parts, etc. can help you out as well.

[blkcorvair]

ugh. Yes I thing Advance is discontinuing them. Could try the usual sources, GMC Pauls, Brothers Classic Parts. Use "Stovebolt" at classic parts right now for 10% off

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by clemsonteg

My 70 C10 is in need of a new radiator. The tanks have a couple pin holes each and I think there maybe a leak between the the core and one of the tanks. I checked oreillys and advanced auto parts and they both told me there are none in the warehouse and they don't know when they will be back in stock. Motor is a 307 w/3ott and no a/c.
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Why not have your current radiator repaired?
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[clemsonteg]

Originally Posted by Mister-B

Why not have your current radiator repaired?
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Considered it. I called a few places locally, but no one has called me back yet.
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[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by clemsonteg

Considered it. I called a few places locally, but no one has called me back yet.
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I'm in the same boat, and when I'm ready I think I'll get it repaired. The aluminum and other replacements probably won't be as good as these original radiators.
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[davischevy]

Orielly website says they can have you one in 24 hrs, $184.99.

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by clemsonteg

Considered it. I called a few places locally, but no one has called me back yet.
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I just had mine redone at Pickens Radiator shop last week for $50.00.

106 Wolf Creek School Road Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 878-6052
Talk to Gordon.

[Lee H]

Replacement radiators for these trucks at DIY auto parts stores in my neck of the woods are all brass and about $200. The replacement rad from same store for my 92 K1500 was aluminum and plastic. Radiator repair shops around here are quickly dying off, in part to our nanny states regulations and due to non repairable aluminum and plastic rads in most cars post mid 80s.
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[clemsonteg]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

I just had mine redone at Pickens Radiator shop last week for $50.00.

106 Wolf Creek School Road Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 878-6052
Talk to Gordon.

Thanks Andy! I can tell you will be a lot of help to me since we are so close! I will give them a call next week.
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[clemsonteg]

Originally Posted by Lee H

Replacement radiators for these trucks at DIY auto parts stores in my neck of the woods are all brass and about $200. The replacement rad from same store for my 92 K1500 was aluminum and plastic. Radiator repair shops around here are quickly dying off, in part to our nanny states regulations and due to non repairable aluminum and plastic rads in most cars post mid 80s.
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It's a similar situation here, but no one actually has one or knows when they will be able to get one. Advanced seemed like they could gette 4 core, but that means I would have to get new mounts as well and by then I would be over $300 in the radiator.
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[Andy4639]

He didn't rod it out but fixed the upper water neck that was leaking and cleaned & flushed the inside out. Repainted it black.

[clemsonteg]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

He didn't rod it out but fixed the upper water neck that was leaking and cleaned & flushed the inside out. Repainted it black.

Even with the leaks it still cools fine. I'm just tired of cleaning up the mess and buying coolant.
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[sjarrett71]

When I looked mine up at O'Reilly's it said it was aluminum and plastic but when it came in it was all metal. I ordered a 4 core for a 72.

[cdowns]

around here we have a place 1 800 radiator i see ads all the time and know a few guys that have gotten good radiators at cheap prices overnight

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by clemsonteg

Even with the leaks it still cools fine. I'm just tired of cleaning up the mess and buying coolant.
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I just wanted you to know what I payed for so you weren't surprised if you call him. Very nice guy to deal with.

[Graham57a]

Have you considered a custom aluminum radiator? I have a Fluidyne rad in my truck. The only thing is on my radiator there isn't a built in trans cooler so you would have to run an external trans cooler but direct fit aluminum radiators can be anywhere from 1-200 bucks and IMO look cooler then the stock ones. Just an option to keep in mind

[exdrocca]

If it helps any, look up radiators for a '77 malibu. I went to pepboys for mine. It's the same dimensions ( 28 1/4" x 17") if you are ok with a 2 core, and that it's plastic and aluminum. It was only a 100 bucks. Fit right in there. Only problem was the bottom diameter was 1.5" and my hose was 1.75" I inserted a piece of the upper hose in the bottom hose to fill up the gap. Just throwing this out there.

[flashed]

If you were closer I have one for a 72 Chevelle which is the same as our trucks .

[jhwkns]

I have an O'reilly's 4 core radiator. It started leaking after ten years. They replaced it on the lifetime warranty. No Questions asked. I'll never have to buy another one.