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Cadillac & LaSalle Club Forums => Technical / Authenticity => Topic started by: Phil J on February 13, 2025, 07:27:02 AM

Title: 1949 radiator
Post by: Phil J on February 13, 2025, 07:27:02 AM
the radiator shop says mine is shot--1500 for a recore which seems excessive

any sources for another one?  aluminum is cheap but I would like to keep close to original

thank you

Title: Re: 1949 radiator
Post by: Cadillac Jack 82 on February 13, 2025, 10:00:02 AM

Here's what I found:

https://usradiator.com/product/cadillac-series-62-1949-56-v8-radiator?attribute_pa_core=standard-automotive&attribute_pa_transmission-cooler-built-in=no&attribute_pa_rows=3&srsltid=AfmBOorHyfHrJVUsu8VSzMUHNyFufTRumarqj7V-7qveZcQF9snaSdbN_ao

Title: Re: 1949 radiator
Post by: Joe Jensen on February 13, 2025, 09:00:29 PM
Phill:

$1,500 seems excessive.  I have not used these guys but they quoted $400 to recore my Jeep radiator plus some labor.

American Radiator, Inc.

204 N Oregon Ave

Pasco WA 99301

509-547-6824

I ended up buying a new Aluminum radiator.  If it was for my Cadillac I would have had it rebuilt.

Good luck,
Joe
Title: Re: 1949 radiator
Post by: Michael Petti on February 14, 2025, 06:12:20 AM
I jad my 60 radiator recored for $500.00 anout 4 years ago.
Title: Re: 1949 radiator
Post by: tcom2027 on February 14, 2025, 03:55:08 PM
Give Acme Radiator a call. 516 293 2175. Talk to Bill. THey are  in New York and have Copper/Brass radiators. Standard $645 HD $875. I believe they have the HD in stock. If you can wait about three weeks he'll have the standard.
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