Aluminum radiator

[Impalaguru]

My original, 61 year old radiator just doesn't keep up like it should. I've been looking at the original-looking Griffin radiators. Does anyone have one of these? Where did you purchase it?

Griffin ExactFit Radiator Details for - 1963 Chevrolet Impala PartNumber: 6-00108

Griffin ExactFit Radiator Details for - 1963 Chevrolet Impala, PartNumber: 6-00108, 1961 - 1964 Impala, Biscayne, Belair, Core 17 x 25.5, Manual Transmission - ExactFit

www.griffinrad.com

Ross

 

[Murphdog]

I need to look at the "original looking" part. I have an aluminum Griffin I would part with.
Jeff

 

[Ishiftem]

I have one and it is super nice. I don't remember who I got it from.

 

[nana1962409]

I have one in my 62 and it fit good and cools good. Got it from show cars probably 15 years ago.

 

[pvs409]

picture of my Griffin large 2 core 409 radiator (comes with correct 1962 Hex stamped top and
with the 6 square nuts on the mounting brackets for all 409 radiators.

 

[bobs409]

I have a related question... why don't they make regular brass radiators anymore?? All I hear about is aluminum. That's fine in a custom application but what about resto cars? The prices to have one fixes is off the charts from what I heard.

 

[Impalaguru]

You can still buy them. From what I've seen, they're more than aluminum radiators. I had the radiator for my other 63 re-cored in 2018 and it was $460. At that time, that was just under the price of a new aluminum radiator.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

We use Auto City Classic aluminum radiators. They work great, good prices and they have a similar look to a factory radiator.

 

[Geary Trussell]

You could paint (use radiator paint) and it would like close to oem.

 

[our1962]

Should've said I'll sell for 400.00 plus the ride.

I have the show car 4 core brass not aluminum 59-63 400.00 plus the ride it was used for a month in 62 bubble top.

https://show-cars.com/product/803

 

[bobs409]

I have the show car 4 core brass not aluminum 59-63 400.00 plus the ride it was used for a month in 62 bubble top.

https://show-cars.com/product/803

Now it's $700!!!!!! Yikes!

 

[Junky Jake]

Look into US RADIATORS, used them for year's when i had a shop, they have copper and aluminum, copper disapates heat quicker. Not cheap.

 

[Austin Bubbletop]

We use Auto City Classic aluminum radiators. They work great, good prices and they have a similar look to a factory radiator.

100%! This keeps my 409 cool even in the Texas heat.

 

[409EL]

Just picked up one of the Griffin exact fit 6-00108 from Summit, if you check in on their site, they do go on sale with free shipping, and yes expensive!

 

[Murphdog]

About radiators. I bought an aluminum one from SC, the Griffin 6252 to replace the leaking 6 cylinder radiator in Bella. Planning ahead for a W transplant. The radiator same as touches the stock manual steering box. When I do the transplant I am thinking of using stock type power steering components. If I slotted/altered the mounting holes to move the steering box away from the radiator 1/4" would it totally screw up how the steering works? I realize it will need realigned.
Jeff

 

[Barry Taylor]

DeWitt’s makes a real nice aluminum radiator! Bought one for my Corvette and had them put there black paint on it! Looks factory!

 

[pvs409]

About radiators. I bought an aluminum one from SC, the Griffin 6252 to replace the leaking 6 cylinder radiator in Bella. Planning ahead for a W transplant. The radiator same as touches the stock manual steering box. When I do the transplant I am thinking of using stock type power steering components. If I slotted/altered the mounting holes to move the steering box away from the radiator 1/4" would it totally screw up how the steering works? I realize it will need realigned.
Jeff

I have the same Griffin radiator for 409 in my blue 62 I posted in this posting.
I have only about 1/4 inch of clearance to factory steering to the Griffin radiator.
i would try pulling the bottom of your radiator support toward the front of the car. The frame mounting holes for the radiator support has a large adjustment holes allowing the adjustment I am suggesting.
Paul

 

[Murphdog]

Paul,
I don't think I have even an 1/8". I will look into what you are saying about the radiator support.
Thanks
Jeff

 

[Jim Sullivan]

About radiators. I bought an aluminum one from SC, the Griffin 6252 to replace the leaking 6 cylinder radiator in Bella. Planning ahead for a W transplant. The radiator same as touches the stock manual steering box. When I do the transplant I am thinking of using stock type power steering components. If I slotted/altered the mounting holes to move the steering box away from the radiator 1/4" would it totally screw up how the steering works? I realize it will need realigned.
Jeff

Auto City does offer an aluminum radiator with the corner cut out for steering box clearance.

 

[Carmine]

We use Auto City Classic aluminum radiators. They work great, good prices and they have a similar look to a factory radiator.

In the past, I've used Cold Case radiators which worked just fine, but pricey. On a recommendation, I then tried Auto City Classic aluminum radiators which were considerably cheaper. Installed in my '62 409 and '71 GTO. The construction, looks and fit were very good. My '62 409 would run all day in July at 180 degrees. Maybe break into 185 degrees on a long steep grade, but then back down to 180. Same thing for my GTO. I have absolutely zero complaints about them. From what I recall, these radiators were welded, not epoxied, and had two rows of tubes, I think either 1 1/8" or 1 1/4" in size. I wouldn't hesitate to buy them again. Never felt the need to spend more then I have to just for a name. I'm sure some of the radiators mentioned in these threads are good also, but certainly more money. Just sharing my experience, Carmine.