Radiator

68projectcar · 11-29-2012, 10:05 PM

Need HELP. Found a C8ZE-F1 USED radiator. I need for my 68. What is it worth? Looks good, Iam sure it will need to be cleaned out.

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Boom · 11-29-2012, 11:02 PM

What, no pictures?

I wouldn't pay very much for a used radiator, original or not. But then again I am not doing concours correct.

beechkid · 11-29-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Boom

What, no pictures?

I wouldn't pay very much for a used radiator, original or not. But then again I am not doing concours correct.

depending on condition...$50

68projectcar · 11-30-2012, 05:54 AM

yes, trying to stay with OEM parts, just not sure the dollar valve on this.

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mustang656man · 11-30-2012, 06:02 AM

unless u r building a trailored show car go buy a new radiator for troublefree driving! wes

7Dpilot · 11-30-2012, 07:52 AM

Not worth the effort! Spend $150 from an auto parts store, and you will get a warranty!

Blues Power · 11-30-2012, 09:16 AM

if you can buy it for $10 bucks you can scrap it for $25

bartl · 11-30-2012, 10:26 AM

Agree with the $10 value. You could end up having to recore it and will then end up spending just as much as you would on a new one.

68projectcar · 11-30-2012, 07:38 PM

Well Guys, I can see were not in the same boat. If I wanted TAIWAN parts I would buy the $150.00 radiator.

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22GT · 11-30-2012, 08:36 PM

It's worth a shot. You never know with old radiators. I still have the original radiator in my "other" car. It's 58 years old.

Kenster · 11-30-2012, 09:06 PM

68projectcar. You asked for opinions. You got 'em. Feel free to do with them as you will but really... is the attitude necessary?

22GT · 11-30-2012, 09:25 PM

Well, it's a fine point. He wanted to know what an intact original radiator is worth and a few respondents told him to buy an aftermarket radiator. Kinda apples and oranges.

This car has an original radiator in it that rebuilt to the the tune of about $500. When you want exact original, aftermarket simply will not do.

68projectcar · 11-30-2012, 09:49 PM

THANK YOU.

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bartl · 12-01-2012, 12:08 AM

I wouldn't buy a Taiwan radiator either, but I would buy a Spectra Premium made just a couple hours North of me in beautiful Quebec to meet or exceed OE specifications.

68projectcar · 12-01-2012, 05:56 AM

Hey Guys, Bought the radiator, Paid 150. for it. Looks to be good,but will have it checked out at the radiator shop. Will have it rebuilt it needed. I feel is a good deal for me,wanting to stay with the correct one. I do THANK everyone for the input on the matter.

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