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larry51
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Radiator Recore - recommendations? Jul 9, 2013 10:08:17 GMT 10

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Post by larry51 on Jul 9, 2013 10:08:17 GMT 10

My '51 radiators (have a couple) leak after only 62 years!!!

There is a local NatRad service here which I will probably use, but wanted to get opinions from any members who can suggest who to use and who to avoid for re-cores.

Also - is there a higher capacity core I could use to assist in avoiding overheating issues?

Any recommendations appreciated thanks.
Lee

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Radiator Recore - recommendations? Jul 10, 2013 8:08:20 GMT 10

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Post by Ozstatman on Jul 10, 2013 8:08:20 GMT 10

G'day again Lee,

I used JJ Smith Radiators for my '41 120 radiator for cleaning and pressure testing back in 2008 and it's still running cool. Wade had also used them on a number of occasions. I believe JeffC, for his '52 Sedan, had a radiator built by them with a thicker core to help overcome his cooling problems.

Link to yellow pages for contact details - www.yellowpages.com.au/nsw/marrickville/jj-smith-radiators-13171517-listing.html

Mal
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Radiator Recore - recommendations? Jul 10, 2013 21:30:22 GMT 10

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Post by larry51 on Jul 10, 2013 21:30:22 GMT 10

Thanks again for that info. I have had one quote to re-core mine and it was a massive $1400! You can buy new radiators for around $400 - 500 for modern cars so I do think that's a bit steep.

I'll post regarding the outcome of my investigations.

peterpackard New Member Posts: 3	Radiator Recore - recommendations? Mar 15, 2014 21:28:36 GMT 10 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by peterpackard on Mar 15, 2014 21:28:36 GMT 10 $1,400 is pretty steep for a radiator without a radiator shutter thermostat housing etc to cater for. How did you go? PT

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