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Radiator Replacement (1/5)
 11/28/10 8:57am
rod7515Lifetime Member
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Red Lion, PA - USA

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I have read a few threads about radiators that were purchased on ebay and was wondering if anyone had bought one from Reliable Radiator and if so are you happy with it. I am looking at there all aluminum tig welded 3 row radiator for 250 bucks. Its says its a "limited Lifetime Warranty". It appears to look like a quality unit however pictures can be very misleading. I know I have to replace mine as it is leaking and looks as tho it has been repaired many times.
Thanks
Rodney


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Radiator Replacement (2/5)
 11/28/10 11:24am
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Bought mine from eBay from a company called Entropy. Aluminum with 2 1" tubes running through the core. Couldn't be happier with it!!
Radiator Replacement (3/5)
 11/28/10 6:56pm
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Paul,
Did you get one with the electric fan assembly as well. I really only want to replace the radiator. I sent them an email to see if I could purchase just a radiator so I guess I will wait to hear back from them. Yours has 2 1" tubes which they claim has more cooling then a 3 row with 5/8" tubes. I'll let you know what I find out as I am in  no real hurry. Did it fit in without and modifications? Thanks for the reply.
Rodney


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Radiator Replacement (4/5)
 11/28/10 10:46pm
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Hey Rodney,

Last spring I bought a 3 Row Aluminum Radiator off of E-Bay. The outfit I used was Lead Foot Racing---$200.00 + shipping.

I had to remove and trim the 4 rubber bumpers that help hold the radiator in place because the new rad. was a bit thicker than the stock one.
Getting the fan shroud adjusted just right after it all went back in was tough, too.
Now that its done I'm glad I did it and my '79 runs alot cooler.
 
Let us know how you do with this.
Kevin
Radiator Replacement (5/5)
 11/28/10 11:08pm
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I used DeWitts....they had awesome customer service.

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