been thinking about swapping out old orig radiator for aluminum. corvette central carries a griffin repro. has anybody had experience w/ this? does it pass for looks? worth the big bucks? or are there better cheaper? etc. thanks in advance. dennis.
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Re: radiator for a 57
No, the Griffin radiator won't pass judging without deductions. DeWitt's has two options you might consider - a correct new restoration core any good radiator shop can use with your existing tanks, or a new direct-fit aluminum reproduction that looks just like the original (when painted black) but has twice the cooling capacity of the original. -
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Dennis:
As John stated, I had a local radiator shop replace my '57 radiator core using my original tanks. The price was far less than a new reproduction and it works great. It also passed flight judging without a problem.Comment
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I spent about 3 bazillion miles driving a '57 with a bone stock original radiator and never had a heating problem. Maybe, just maybe, you are trying to fix a problem that dosen't exist. ??? Best, DennisComment
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Dennis:
In my case, it was a problem. My '57 overheated often when driving low speeds such as in parades. When I replaced the core, my overheating problems went away. I can only assume the radiator core was plugged. The radiator shop owner concurred that it was indeed plugged with corrosion.Comment
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thanks art and all. yup, same w / this ole car, after 30 years of progressively getting worse, 5 engines,and being really "put away wet" in a barn for 20 years w/every known creature in michigan as bed mates, its time to do something about it..based on all your fine input, sounds like a re- core will do the job.re. d.Comment
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Thanks Art. Good Choice Dennis. Best, DCComment
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