Aluminum Replacement Radiators

[d c *mac* macdonald]

What is the range of costs (and sources) for aluminum replacement radiators commonly being used by group members here?

An eBay listing (item # 152959864071) that includes oil cooler fittings and transmission cooler is listed at $650 plus shipping (to Oklahoma City ZIP Code) from Mount Clemens, MI.

I have been watching this item for some time and occasionally the lister drops the price by maybe 10%.

Any comments regarding price and/or suitability?

D C "Mac" Macdonald
Amateur Radio K2GKK
Since 30 November '53
USAF and FAA, Retired
Member GMCMI & Classics
Oklahoma City, OK
"The Money Pit"
TZE166V101966
'76 ex-Palm Beach
k2gkk + hotmail dot com

 

[powwerjon]

Mac,
The one that you listed and the one from Jim K are the only 2 aluminum units that are available that I know of.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-1978-GMC-Motorhome-radiator-23-26-ft-model/152959864071?hash=item239d1e4d07:g:GMAAAOSwOXJaj1rk&vxp=mtr
or
http://tinyurl.com/yau5rn8g
and
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/585

The first one listed is shown from the back side and the Applied GMC unit is shown from the front.

You know what you getting from Jim K with sales and service, the other unit is appears to be the same layout. I would suggest a call to the supplier to get your questions answered.

Having your stock unit recored is also a viable choice.

http://bdub.net/gmcmotorhome.info/radiator.html

Here is the information on the radiator core.

JR Wright
Michigan

>
> What is the range of costs (and sources) for aluminum replacement radiators commonly being used by group members here?
>
> An eBay listing (item # 152959864071) that includes oil cooler fittings and transmission cooler is listed at $650 plus shipping (to Oklahoma City ZIP Code) from Mount Clemens, MI.
>
> I have been watching this item for some time and occasionally the lister drops the price by maybe 10%.
>
> Any comments regarding price and/or suitability?
>
> D C "Mac" Macdonald
> Amateur Radio K2GKK
> Since 30 November '53
> USAF and FAA, Retired
> Member GMCMI & Classics
> Oklahoma City, OK
> "The Money Pit"
> TZE166V101966
> '76 ex-Palm Beach
> k2gkk + hotmail dot com
>
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[kosier]

Mac,

Beware the filler neck height. When bought the Griffin 11 years ago I
found it to be really miserable getting the cap on.
Later when I whined and sniveled a little to Gene about that, he told me
they had discovered the problem and were now
making them taller. Darn! That's when I started building filler neck
extensions.

Gary Kosier
77PB w/500Cad
Newark, Ohio

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From: "D C _Mac_ Macdonald"
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2018 5:25 PM
To: "GMC Mail List"
Subject: [GMCnet] Aluminum Replacement Radiators

> What is the range of costs (and sources) for aluminum replacement
> radiators commonly being used by group members here?
>
> An eBay listing (item # 152959864071) that includes oil cooler fittings
> and transmission cooler is listed at $650 plus shipping (to Oklahoma City
> ZIP Code) from Mount Clemens, MI.
>
> I have been watching this item for some time and occasionally the lister
> drops the price by maybe 10%.
>
> Any comments regarding price and/or suitability?
>
> D C "Mac" Macdonald
> Amateur Radio K2GKK
> Since 30 November '53
> USAF and FAA, Retired
> Member GMCMI & Classics
> Oklahoma City, OK
> "The Money Pit"
> TZE166V101966
> '76 ex-Palm Beach
> k2gkk + hotmail dot com
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org

 

[Matt Colie]

> What is the range of costs (and sources) for aluminum replacement radiators commonly being used by group members here?
>
> An eBay listing (item # 152959864071) that includes oil cooler fittings and transmission cooler is listed at $650 plus shipping (to Oklahoma City
> ZIP Code) from Mount Clemens, MI.
>
> I have been watching this item for some time and occasionally the lister drops the price by maybe 10%.
>
> Any comments regarding price and/or suitability?
>
> D C "Mac" Macdonald
> Amateur Radio K2GKK

This is a tempting offer. I don't think I need a radiator yet. It is less than someone paid for a brass recore a couple of years ago.

In Complete honesty folks, I believe I used to do business with this company. I stopped needing them and they seemed to go quiet for a while. I
don't know the whole story. What I do know is that unless you live near enough to Lake St. Clair to make dealing with problems a non-issue, I suggest
that you consider the "Hassle Factor" of dealing with an unknown supplier. So, until someone shows up at a Great Lakers rally wearing a Superior
Radiator sweatshirt, and driving a pretty Royale, I am going to reserve judgement.

Just my take on the GMC parts issues....

Matt
--
Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit

 

[d c *mac* macdonald]

Thanks for your info, Matt. I need to get and have installed a replacement engine before I do anything more on my coach! I'm basically dead in the water.

D C "Mac" Macdonald
Amateur Radio K2GKK
Since 30 November '53
USAF and FAA, Retired
Member GMCMI & Classics
Oklahoma City, OK
"The Money Pit"
TZE166V101966
'76 ex-Palm Beach
k2gkk + hotmail dot com

From: Gmclist on behalf of Matt Colie
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 07:58
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Aluminum Replacement Radiators

> What is the range of costs (and sources) for aluminum replacement radiators commonly being used by group members here?
>
> An eBay listing (item # 152959864071) that includes oil cooler fittings and transmission cooler is listed at $650 plus shipping (to Oklahoma City
> ZIP Code) from Mount Clemens, MI.
>
> I have been watching this item for some time and occasionally the lister drops the price by maybe 10%.
>
> Any comments regarding price and/or suitability?
>
> D C "Mac" Macdonald
> Amateur Radio K2GKK

This is a tempting offer. I don't think I need a radiator yet. It is less than someone paid for a brass recore a couple of years ago.

In Complete honesty folks, I believe I used to do business with this company. I stopped needing them and they seemed to go quiet for a while. I
don't know the whole story. What I do know is that unless you live near enough to Lake St. Clair to make dealing with problems a non-issue, I suggest
that you consider the "Hassle Factor" of dealing with an unknown supplier. So, until someone shows up at a Great Lakers rally wearing a Superior
Radiator sweatshirt, and driving a pretty Royale, I am going to reserve judgement.

Just my take on the GMC parts issues....

Matt
--
Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit

 

[d c *mac* macdonald]

Seller's periodic price reduction by 10% has just been posted, dropping the "before shipping" price to $585.

They are apparently a well established company making aluminum replacement radiators for a wide range of vehicles.

I think I'll "bite" on this in anticipation of eventually getting a replacement engine installed in my coach so I can actually USE it!

D C "Mac" Macdonald
Amateur Radio K2GKK
Since 30 November '53
USAF and FAA, Retired
Member GMCMI & Classics
Oklahoma City, OK
"The Money Pit"
TZE166V101966
'76 ex-Palm Beach
k2gkk + hotmail dot com

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From: Gmclist on behalf of Matt Colie
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 07:58
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Aluminum Replacement Radiators

> What is the range of costs (and sources) for aluminum replacement radiators commonly being used by group members here?
>
> An eBay listing (item # 152959864071) that includes oil cooler fittings and transmission cooler is listed at $650 plus shipping (to Oklahoma City
> ZIP Code) from Mount Clemens, MI.
>
> I have been watching this item for some time and occasionally the lister drops the price by maybe 10%.
>
> Any comments regarding price and/or suitability?
>
> D C "Mac" Macdonald
> Amateur Radio K2GKK

This is a tempting offer. I don't think I need a radiator yet. It is less than someone paid for a brass recore a couple of years ago.

In Complete honesty folks, I believe I used to do business with this company. I stopped needing them and they seemed to go quiet for a while. I
don't know the whole story. What I do know is that unless you live near enough to Lake St. Clair to make dealing with problems a non-issue, I suggest
that you consider the "Hassle Factor" of dealing with an unknown supplier. So, until someone shows up at a Great Lakers rally wearing a Superior
Radiator sweatshirt, and driving a pretty Royale, I am going to reserve judgement.

Just my take on the GMC parts issues....

Matt
--
Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit

 

[david shafer]

So... Who bought it? Please be sure and keep us posted as to fit and finish...etc.
Dave
--
1977 26 foot 403

 

[d c *mac* macdonald]

I rolled the dice on it. It will probably be a long time before I install it since my engine is bad. If you saved it to your eBay list, you will get a notice when seller relists it.

D C "Mac" Macdonald
Amateur Radio K2GKK
Since 30 November '53
USAF and FAA, Retired
Member GMCMI & Classics
Oklahoma City, OK
"The Money Pit"
TZE166V101966
'76 ex-Palm Beach
k2gkk + hotmail dot com

________________________________
From: Gmclist on behalf of David Shafer
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 11:42
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Aluminum Replacement Radiators

So... Who bought it? Please be sure and keep us posted as to fit and finish...etc.
Dave
--
1977 26 foot 403