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E-Bay has quite a few aluminum radiators for a C3 that range in price from around $150.00 to 250.00. These prices got my attention.
Does anyone have any experience with these lower priced aluminum radiators?
From what I've heard here and elsewhere, the best aluminum radiators for a C3 come from DeWitts for around $500.00.
Any opinions?
Kevin
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Hey Kevin, I paid $120 for mine and it works just fine.You don't have to spend a ton of money.
Are you having problems with your stock one?
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No problems with the current stock radiator.
(I'm possibly going to be getting a rebuilt motor real cheap from a friend. I'm thinking in terms of "while I'm at it" with the radiator.)
I'm encouraged to hear your good review of your radiator and how little it cost.
I just might be able to pull this off!
Kevin
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I bought mine from a dealer that I saw was still on there. Excellent quality and price 
- I think mine came out to about $300 with shipping. It actually looks sturdier than the Dewitts...
- I think mine came out to about $300 with shipping. It actually looks sturdier than the Dewitts... LukesVette Homepage
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Hey, I hope we can keep this thread going. A lot of us would like an aluminum rad. but I can't afford the 5 bills. I never thought to look on ebay. Guess I'd heard somewhere that Chinese alum. rads were the bunk. I'd love to find out that's not true.
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I'd hate to have to do it again if I got stuck with junk.
E-Bay shows a C3 "three row" aluminum radiator from "Leadfoot Racing" for $200.00 + shipping.
Dave and Paul,
What vendors did you get yours from? Figure I'll stick with a winner.
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I don't remember the brand name of mine, got it from a friend who is an auto parts distrubitor.
You should PM "My7T1" (Terry) he owns a radiator shop in Mich. I know he will help you out. He helped me a lot with my AC.
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The name of the Ebay business I bought from was Entropy. These are hand made to order in the U.S.
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Here's a link to Entropy for a 77-82 Radiator
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Haven't bought the radiator yet. Soon enough.
Today I pulled the Vette out of the garage and let it run. I had the hood up and was looking at the radiator and what surrounds it.
Question is.....Does the hood have to be removed in order to change out the radiator?
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