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Radiators are eminently repairable by a reputable Rad shop. You may not have to replace the core or the whole radiator. Sometimes a simple repair will do it. I'd pursue that solution first. The last thing I would do is pour in some "Stop Leak", if you were thinking about that.
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Had my 37 ford convertible radiator fixed locally for $40. It started leaking again 4 months later and he fixed it for good not charging a dime. Btw the 37 ford is for sale if anybody is interested. Pics upon request
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G'day Holly aka RatPack,
 to PackardInfo. Not many female members here so you're helping to redress the balance.And, I invite you to include your '51 200 Deluxe Touring Sedan in the Packard Owner's Registry here on PackardInfo!
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/o[]o\ ====  Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia "Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche. 1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD 1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD 1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD 1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD What's this?  Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry! Here's how! Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com |
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thank-you very much BDC and Craig, very helpful suggestions. haha, and i promise I won't use stop-leak :)
and thankyou for the warm welcome Ozstatman!
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Welcome aboard.
As for radiator replacement: https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=11565&forum=8&post_id=120039#forumpost120039
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I had the radiator in my 51 200 redone by the local radiator shop for $500. They took the old core out and replaced it with a larger one, using the old top and bottom tanks. The engine was rebuilt from a 288 to a 327, but bored out to result in about 340 cubic inches. So it needed more cooling capacity. Moral of the story, support your local folks when you can.
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Hey David and PackardV8, thanks for the info... haven't found anyone locally yet but am still searching. I wen't to that feed and read through, some good stuff in there- much appreciated. I live out in a rural area and there aren't many places that specialize in rads but i'm staying optimistic :)
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 Holly for including your '51 200 Deluxe Touring Sedan in the Registry. Looking forward to seeing a pic!
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Strange. I've had bad radiators on both my 55 and currently on my red '51. Going to check the blue '51 this week.
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