Radiator source

wickedinhere · Post by **wickedinhere** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:38 pm

I was just wondering where the best place to get a new radiator for my 68. I checked locally no one has one in stock so i will be ordering one.

convincor · Post by **convincor** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:50 pm

http://www.radiator.com/index.php
I'm fortunate enough to have a distributor 2 miles from me

They carry "Ready-Rad" who used to be Modine.
Last one I bought was a SuperCool for the 72CS. Just like the original.

BobbyFord · Post by **BobbyFord** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:34 pm

I recommend a Modine radiator, available at your local radiator shop. Steer clear of anything made outside the U.S.

Redcap · Post by **Redcap** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:40 pm

The boneyard is the best place to get a decent radiator. The last one I picked up was a 4 row monstrosity out of a mid 70's dentside 1ton, for the princely sum of $35.

BobbyFord · Post by **BobbyFord** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:03 pm

You get what you pay for. Cheapest is not always the best. I just contacted Radiators.com and they would not confirm if they sold Modine radiators. My guess is that means no. Probably imported.

Redcap · Post by **Redcap** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:04 pm

BobbyFord wrote:You get what you pay for. Cheapest is not always the best. I just contacted Radiators.com and they would not confirm if they sold Modine radiators. My guess is that means no. Probably imported.

Which is a real nice way of saying "complete crap".

FreakysFords · Post by **FreakysFords** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:27 pm

convincor wrote:http://www.radiator.com/index.php

They carry "Ready-Rad" who used to be Modine.

BobbyFord · Post by **BobbyFord** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:40 pm

No such thing as "used to be Modine" they still exist.... http://www3.modine.com/v2portal/modine.portal
Anyone that told you Modine used to be, is blowing smoke up your radiator...

convincor · Post by **convincor** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:39 pm

BobbyFord wrote:No such thing as "used to be Modine" they still exist.... http://www3.modine.com/v2portal/modine.portal
Anyone that told you Modine used to be, is blowing smoke up your radiator...

Yes Modine still exist but the merged with Proliance who makes the Ready-rads
http://transpro.com/
Went thru this with NPD last year. From what I understand you won't see an aftermarket radiator with the Modine name anymore. That division of Modine is now Proliance.
this is the same rad you'll be getting- http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp ... 1620931___

more on the merger- http://www.allbusiness.com/company-acti ... 698-1.html
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-898966271.html

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:40 pm

these guys sell modine i think www.northernfactory.com

JMcTurnan · Post by **JMcTurnan** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:48 pm

My last one I traded an old boat battery for, its a big one. 3core, its like 30 by 26.

mr_josh · Post by **mr_josh** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:06 am

I have a huge 3-row radiator out of a Dodge 440-powered motorhome. FYI.

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:32 am

the stock core size is 26x19 1/4

rjewkes · Post by **rjewkes** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 4:41 am

bottom of radiator.coms index page modine is a listed supplier. I beleive joplin has a local Modine wharehouse.

wickedinhere · Post by **wickedinhere** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:55 am

fordman wrote:the stock core size is 26x19 1/4

Mine is 18x18

There is 4 different radiators listed for my year truck with a 6 cylinder.

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