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Old Mar 9, 2018 | 09:13 PM
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Performance Radiator builds brand new brass and copper, 4 core radiators for our trucks. They're about $650

https://shop.performanceradiator.com...roduct_id=4933
 
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 12:57 AM
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Yup, that kinda settles it.

I make many efforts to buy local, buy North American, reuse, restore and repurpose just about everything.

However in my little farm truck that isn't towing a backhoe around. The price of that radiator is going to cost as much as I have in my engine rebuild. I ain't to proud to buy the Champion.

Thanks all, the old one will go upstairs in storage. Maybe one day my kids will do a period correct resto on it
 
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Old Mar 13, 2018 | 09:20 AM
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Rodding out

What is used to " rod out" a radiator? What does it look like? Where to find such a device? TIA
 
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Old Mar 13, 2018 | 03:18 PM
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I had an older gentleman tell me that he used an old transmission dipstick. I have never done it myself.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2018 | 08:05 PM
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Took my super-cooling radiator to the shop today. They're going to:
  • remove the tanks
  • rod it out
  • clean it up
  • make sure all the tubes are good
  • re-attach the tanks
  • pressure test
  • and paint the radiator.
Should be ready Thursday. $75. Don't know what they use to rod 'em out-didn't think to ask.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2018 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by PapaBearYuma
Took my super-cooling radiator to the shop today. They're going to:
  • remove the tanks
  • rod it out
  • clean it up
  • make sure all the tubes are good
  • re-attach the tanks
  • pressure test
  • and paint the radiator.
Should be ready Thursday. $75. Don't know what they use to rod 'em out-didn't think to ask.
Papa Bear.......If you think of it, will you please ask them what they use to "rod out" a radiator? Thank you.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2018 | 02:35 AM
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And get pics!
Interested to see what an old, well-used unit looks like after spending 40 or 50 years in a radiator shop.

Paul
 
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