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Looking for a Radiator for a Dino 246GT

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  1. HMB-Dino

    HMB-Dino Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    Need to replace the radiator before it quits on me. Anybody have suggestions on where to find one and what I can expect to pay for the part?
     
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  2. swift53

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    I am looking into starting a reproduction service for Ferrari radiators with extreme accuracy being the goal, at prices that might be reasonable. Unfortunately, this will be in a few months time as the options will be evaluated.

    If in a rush, I would try the link below.
    http://www.mark7machine.com/services.shtml
    They work with aluminum and do great work, at a good price, less than the other supplier, whose name I forget. I sent them my radiator, as an "L" was not in their patterns,
    and it was a top notch copy. Regards, Alberto
     
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  3. jselevan

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    Have you considered taking it to an experienced radiator shop. They can disassemble it and build a new one. Standard operating procedure. When completed and painted it looks factory fresh.

    Jim S.
     
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    I agree with Jim - just tell them its for a FIAT...

    Cheers

    Pietro
     
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  5. swift53

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    A Yugo might be best. . .
     
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    Hey, that is offensive to some of us :) :) :) :) :)

    it is true however !

    Its not a special radiator requiring extra ordinary skills, a GOOD radiator shop is all you need.
     
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  7. tx246

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    I have had mine recored and they look great. Have you considered this or is it not an option?
     
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  8. HMB-Dino

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    It's an option especially if locating a new one is way too expensive or takes too long. I don't want to wait to get the car for too long. What's the typical lead time for getting a radiator recored? And I assume the car is out of commission while that's in process, so it would have to be sequential to other service being done before the car comes my way.
     
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    My car was pretty simple (a 72 Dino GT), I actually combed out vents myself for cost reduction.....No big deal.....
     
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    OMGjon's thread shows he obtained an aluminum one, it is gorgeous as I've seen it.
    I see from his restoration website that he credits his radiator supplier as:
    http://www.dinorestoration.com/resources/links/

    Ron Davis
    Custom radiators
    www.rondavisradiators.com

    Might want to try there
    http://www.rondavisradiators.com/radgallery.htm
     
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    Mark 7, costs lots less...
    Regards, Alberto
     
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  12. Nickrry

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    I was quoted about £600 for aluminium rad from - http://www.radtec.co.uk/ I have a radiator on an e type of theirs - it is gorgeous.
    Also www.grsmotorsport.co.uk quoted around £475 for the same but I have no experience of their work.
    Don't know if this is any use but I am going with radtec when the time comes!
    Nick
     
    Nickrry, Aug 18, 2010
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