Radiator mounting differences?

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AuroraGirl

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The fan pictured actually has the other piece, its laying in the truck cab. BUT that makes sense now, my truck had a manual trans AND no AC so it would have very littler need for bigger radiator, me thinks.
However, it doesnt hurt to move up lol.
 

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Just called my local rad shop, they said assuming the radiator needs just a clean and inspection(full of ick) and no rebuilding, they think around 100-150 bucks for the rad. Then on my other one, said its about 50 to solder a nipple. These rates seem pretty good? The price for radiator assuming its all it needs in my opinion is perfect because 120+ for decent alum. and i like brass/copper
 

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Just called my local rad shop, they said assuming the radiator needs just a clean and inspection(full of ick) and no rebuilding, they think around 100-150 bucks for the rad. Then on my other one, said its about 50 to solder a nipple. These rates seem pretty good? The price for radiator assuming its all it needs in my opinion is perfect because 120+ for decent alum. and i like brass/copper

My local shop has quoted me $60 for a clean and inspection. Hourly rate plus parts cost for any repairs needed after that. If your shop is going to be acid bath, inspect, and repaint with no repairs for $120, that seems not terrible to me. You can get a new aluminum radiator for that much, but a new brass one will be up to $300 and no idea where it was made and what the quality of it is.
 

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My radiator was about $160 to R&R it (California prices). I think he also added a new stem for the radiator cap.

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Look who's getting to go to the radiator shop today
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