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Radiator for 1954 Packard
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smashburn
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Hi everyone. Just was told the radiator for my 54 Packard was not repairable. Any suggestions on where to buy a replacement? Thanks in advance.

Posted on: 2015/1/20 17:48
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Re: Radiator for 1954 Packard
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You could try Gerry athttp://packardssouthwest.net/ Mob 619-726-4605 he may have a good used one.

EDIT - Or the major Packard vendors Kanters and Max.

Posted on: 2015/1/20 18:03
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Re: Radiator for 1954 Packard
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smashburn
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Thanks, I'll shoot Gerry an email.

Posted on: 2015/1/20 18:14
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Re: Radiator for 1954 Packard
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You could have it re-cored if the reason for the non repairable condition is due to a bad core, and the tanks and cradle are in good shape. If you decide to re-core, a number of options as to the replacement core are available which make the radiator more efficient. An old radiator might have the same problems as your current one.

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Posted on: 2015/1/21 12:24
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Re: Radiator for 1954 Packard
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jfrom@kanter
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I would looking into re coring if your tanks are good. If not we do have them available.

Thanks
James
Kanter Auto Products

Posted on: 2015/1/21 16:19
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Re: Radiator for 1954 Packard
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Troy Taylor
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Gerry has them in stock very reasonable.

Posted on: 2015/1/21 16:32
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Re: Radiator for 1954 Packard
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Clemens
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Hello smashburn,
excuse me for being curious, but why is that radiator unrepairable?
What is the reason for that?

If the guy at the repairshop says unrepairable it usually means something like "I dunno", " I don't wanna do it". "not enough money in it".


So far I always opted for recoring and refurbishing and never had problems with cooling on my old cars. Radiator No. 5 is on its way ...

Recored Regards,
Clemens

Posted on: 2015/1/21 17:04
Ok, well for starters I'll have
Who, What, When and Where,
and then Whither, Whether, Whence and Wherefore to follow
and one big sideorder of Why.

... and the parts list please
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Re: Radiator for 1954 Packard
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Hey thanks everyone for the information. The radiator repair guy told me that he fixed two holes and found two more but every time he tried to patch if it got bigger and worse he said. I though maybe he just didn't want to take the time to mess with it and even considered a second opinion. I mean it really doesn't look that bad. Thanks again everyone

Posted on: 2015/1/21 19:35
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Re: Radiator for 1954 Packard
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Wesley Boyer
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Yes, I would try a different shop. I had one re cored and it looked good as new.
It is always best to be in a local car club and most of the people there can point you to a good repair shop.
Wes

Posted on: 2015/1/26 7:27
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