71 MONTE 4 YA Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 I came across a 4 core radiator and it is really thick and heavy. Do you all think it will fit? Will I have to do any modifications. The guy I got it from said it was from a 71 Chevelle. Here are some pics. Quote
70mcarlo Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Rodney - from the photos it looks like it's the same height & width. If it is, all you would need is to replace the rubber radiator insulators (the rubber cushions top and bottom) with those made for a 4-core. http://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/ocatalog...or%20insulators Quote
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted February 9, 2013 Author Posted February 9, 2013 Rodney - from the photos it looks like it's the same height & width. If it is, all you would need is to replace the rubber radiator insulators (the rubber cushions top and bottom) with those made for a 4-core. http://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/ocatalog...or%20insulators Originally Posted By: Sam (Bones) Originally Posted By: Mo's70MCs cheap way to keep her cool. Thanks guys!! I wanted to get my original redone but that was . The guy I got this one from wanted $120. He let it go for $100 and it's got the tranny cooler on it too. Is there a way to flush it out and clean it before it goes into the Monte? Quote
Mike 57 Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Rodney, I would take it to a radiator shop and have it pressure tested and checked out before installing. Quote
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted February 9, 2013 Author Posted February 9, 2013 Rodney, I would take it to a radiator shop and have it pressure tested and checked out before installing. Will do Mike! Quote
footballubet Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 You may have to notch the rad support on the bottom. I had to on mine when I fit a 4 core in it. I believe it was just the left side. I cut it just enough for the cushion to fit. Quote
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted February 9, 2013 Author Posted February 9, 2013 Took the radiator to a local shop(Klein Radiators). Had it pressure tested and he found a very small leak and repaired it. Flushed, cleaned, and repaired $25. He said it had been recored before and that it was a high quality radiator. He also said it was well worth the $100 I spent and it will outlast the car. Good deal considering they wanted twice that or more to repair my original. Quote
70mcarlo Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Sounds like you got a great bargain, Rodney! Quote
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted February 9, 2013 Author Posted February 9, 2013 Sounds like you got a great bargain, Rodney! Thanks!! It's always great to get to catch a great deal. I'm glad I waited before getting the original fixed. I was about to pay $357 Quote
zmanabba Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 That's a great score Rodney. It's deals like that that we all hope for. David Quote
gjmike72 Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 That's exactly what I used in my 72 (4 core). I had no issues with fit and it seriously helps with the cooling. That is an awesome price too. Quote
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted February 10, 2013 Author Posted February 10, 2013 That's exactly what I used in my 72 (4 core). I had no issues with fit and it seriously helps with the cooling. That is an awesome price too. Thanks for the confirmation!! Quote
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