|
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
|||||||
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
05-02-2023, 05:56 PM
|
#26 |
|
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Tucson, AZ USA
Posts: 7,098
|
Re: 1971 GMC K15 4x4 radiator
OK. I got a MotoRad radiator T16V cap at O'Reilly's last night for about $8.
Performance Radiator called me. My 4-tier copper/brass unit is ready for picking up.
__________________
Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. |
|
|
|
05-02-2023, 06:10 PM
|
#27 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Wellington, Ks
Posts: 10,087
|
Re: 1971 GMC K15 4x4 radiator
Curious if you don't mind posting, what did the radiator shop find and the cost to repair? My 4 row radiator had two pin hole leaks, a weeping tank and was boiled and rodded for $30. Course, that was about 15 years ago,
 My re-core for my 71 Chevelle 4 years ago was $435.
__________________
1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks Last edited by Ironhorse; 05-02-2023 at 06:16 PM. |
|
|
|
|
05-02-2023, 07:53 PM
|
#28 |
|
20' Daredevil (Ret)
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Jefferson State
Posts: 13,533
|
Re: 1971 GMC K15 4x4 radiator
Gary, I can let you know what my 4-row copper/brass repair entailed & the cost. This was back in November 2016. They fixed a few small leaks, maybe 4 - 5, then flushed, pressure tested, & painted it for $140. I dropped it off, wife & I went shopping, and I picked it up a few hours later.
__________________
- Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay |
|
|
|
|
05-02-2023, 08:40 PM
|
#29 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Wellington, Ks
Posts: 10,087
|
Re: 1971 GMC K15 4x4 radiator
Mike, that was a quick turn around for a decent cost back then. Wonder what that same fix would cost in today's world and if it would be done as quickly?
__________________
1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks |
|
|
|
|
05-02-2023, 09:44 PM
|
#30 |
|
20' Daredevil (Ret)
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Jefferson State
Posts: 13,533
|
Re: 1971 GMC K15 4x4 radiator
Good questions. This was the shop that I had previously talked with about aluminum radiators. Super guys to work with. I let them know when we were coming to town, and they were kind enough to do the quick turnaround because we live about an hour away.
__________________
- Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay |
|
|
|
|
05-03-2023, 03:23 AM
|
#31 | |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Tucson, AZ USA
Posts: 7,098
|
Re: 1971 GMC K15 4x4 radiator
Quote:
They said it was 20% plugged, and was leaking on both tanks. [Passenger Side was massive.] 225 labor, 20 shop supplies, 5 ''environmental fee'' and $2.18 AZ state sales tax. [The estimate was for $250] I had asked them to reclock the overflow tube from 3 o'clock [pointing at the battery] to 6 o'clock [pointing straight back] They only moved it to 4 o'clock. With a 90* angle fitting, I can make out. I'm p!ssed I didn't catch that before I left the shop. Other than that, I guess they did OK. Fresh glossy black paint. 30 day guarantee.
__________________
Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 05-04-2023 at 05:34 AM. |
|
|
|
|
|
05-03-2023, 09:38 AM
|
#32 |
|
20' Daredevil (Ret)
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Jefferson State
Posts: 13,533
|
Re: 1971 GMC K15 4x4 radiator
Considering what they had to do (minor mistake aside) that doesn't sound bad at all.
__________________
- Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay |
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
