ALUM Radiator for '80
02-18-2002, 11:57 PM
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ALUM Radiator for '80
Who makes,or has the best for the buck HD Alum. Radiator that actually fits like OEM and retains all of the original mounts and shrouds? Where & how much? JIM
02-19-2002, 12:00 AM
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Re: ALUM Radiator for '80 (PROSOUTH)
My guess would be Dewitts but Griffin and BeCool make some good replacements.
02-19-2002, 12:06 AM
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Re: ALUM Radiator for '80 (69shark)
My Griffin fit directly with trans cooler. Only had to get the HD radiator cushions (top and bottom) from dr rebuild. Mine was ~$500. You can get a generic w/o the trans cooler for a lot less but I am not dissapointed with my purchase. Car runs right on the thermostat year round even in 95°F heat. Don't remember the part no but Griffin makes one for our cars.
02-19-2002, 12:12 AM
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Re: ALUM Radiator for '80 (PatG)
Give Tom DeWitt a call, I'm sold on a Griffin with dual spal fans as soon as I can get the spare cash. Look over on the right side of the forum page under "Restoration" or go here; http://www.dewitts.com/
02-19-2002, 02:12 AM
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Re: ALUM Radiator for '80 (PROSOUTH)
I'm not sure if this is the info you are looking for, but I put in the 31" x19" 1 1/4" tube Griffin universal and dual 12" electrical fans. This allowed me to eliminate the shroud and clutch fan (does the '80 have electric fans?). It would cost about $460 for the rad/fan setup new (I bought the fans used). I was able to retain the stock support and mounts.
This was on my '69.
[Modified by Chris A, 12:12 AM 2/19/2002]
This was on my '69.
[Modified by Chris A, 12:12 AM 2/19/2002]
