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Old 06-24-2008, 10:16 AM
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Hey gang, the stock radiator in my '85 GT has developed a small leak....appears to be coming from the unit and not from a hose/connection point. Is the stock radiator a single row or are they dual? I found this one on 50resto and it appears to be the closest thing to an OEM replacement: http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...1&comp=LRS

I'm not looking to improve the cooling or anything as it is primarily a show/cruising car. So would this be a good replacement as apposed to pulling it and having a radiator shop repair it [&:]
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Old 06-24-2008, 01:14 PM
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Being a semi show car wouldnt a aluminum radiator add some nice looks?
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Old 06-24-2008, 01:23 PM
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Check out a Ebay store called, "Classic Radiators". I got an aluminum one on there shipped for $200.00.
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Old 06-24-2008, 02:43 PM
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Just spend the extra few dollars for the nicer looking, better aluminum one. You will be satisfied in the end.
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Old 06-24-2008, 03:13 PM
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summit racing drop in aluminum rad for 250.
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Old 06-26-2008, 12:02 PM
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But this one is aluminum? Are you saying aluminum on the caps as well? Is the factory rad a single or dual row?
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Old 06-26-2008, 07:44 PM
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mine was dual and if you get a 3 core =even better yet!!
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