FW: RE: {Chrysler 300} Radiator or core for my 300C

Following is the website for the guy down the road who fixed my radiator. The two videos show how he rebuilds honeycomb radiators. I found it very interesting and would be happy to pay for his skill. Obviously my radiator wasn’t as involved as this but still beyond me and the tools in my garage. I don’t complain about paying for a job that I am not prepared to do myself.

https://www.ftrs.com.au/vhrc/make/

Henry

From: John W Sager [mailto:cleanthegarageout2@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, 15 November 2023 12:32 AM
To: 'Ray Melton'; 'John Grady'; Henry Schleimer
Cc: '300 Club'
Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} Radiator or core for my 300C

My radiator guy used the same type of core for mine. As he explained, the the tubes are longer and closer together.

I don't know how many manufacturers of radiator cores there are, but I'll bet most of the shops use the same one so that option is probably common.

I've had radiators apart myself and it's not that difficult to put them back together. You just have to be proficient at soldering. I'm sure there's some tricks and probably some "tribal knowledge" involved, but it's not rocket surgery. That's why I'll never understand the premium price that some shops charge. From what I've seen, the reason for charging high prices is because they can.

That is just my two cents and your mileage may vary.

John

On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 10:35:51 PM EST, Henry Schleimer <henry.schleimer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Similarly, I had my 300C re-cored here in Australia years ago by a local guy who specialises in vintage car radiators. He found a correct sized 3 core but with a closer tube spacing (more of them). This is as good as a 4 core as the effectiveness of the cooling drops the deeper the core gets. The “problem” I had was the automatic fluid cooler tube had to be replaced and there was none the exact size, He used one for a Ford Bronco which was close but needed some reworking of the bottom tank holes to fit. Was expensive but well worth finding an expert used to doing one off jobs.

Henry

From: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ray Melton
Sent: Tuesday, 14 November 2023 11:52 AM
To: John Grady
Cc: '300 Club'
Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} Radiator or core for my 300C

My local radiator shop did a 4-row conversion on my original 300C radiator, silver soldered a leak in the transmission fluid cooler, retained upper and lower tanks, pressure tested both the coolant and transmission fluid circuits (in a big tank to see bubbles) while I watched, and repainted everything nice semigloss black for $400. However, that was 9 years ago, and I haven't inquired about current prices since then (no need).

Ray Melton Las Cruces, NM

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On 11/13/2023 5:27 PM, John Grady wrote:

hate to say it but aluminum universal works fine , ? paint black, i did not ( please no rocks thrown ) ? 300 $ . Keep hood closed
I did it , have to get reducer hose sleeve .

But i think going ahead , the look bothers me ,too much that was in 383 58 dodge

going back to real .

maybe out of this we find a real source for a new 4 row . Publish the prices . Glen ray was like 1000$ , but yes good stuff . , big vendor to mopar muscle guys
Anyone under that $ new 4 row ? for real ?

I found good prices at rock auto on 67 dart wide one copper for V8 maybe 300 , hit a close out .

Apparently some problems with rebuilding ours now , tube dimensions of available cores changed ( China?) so old top and bottom mopar end plates under tanks can’t be used over ? Unless a lot of rework
This issue made rebuilding Packard 37 radiator with a “modern core” under old tanks hit 2000 . They can make original look core by hand , over 3000$ l
Why new makes some sense looking ahead ?
Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 13, 2023, at 3:32 PM, rob bohuslav <sonoramic413@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Ive heard nothing but good things about Glen-Ray Radiator as well (as was previously mentioned).

On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 2:14 PM Scott T <scotttaylorsc@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I recently had the original radiator recored for an L by GlenRay. Great work and nice folks. Not cheap… but it’s original and beautiful. Carried it to Carlisle and picked it up at the Mopar Nats in Columbus. I’d have no hesitations recommending them.

Scott

On Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 8:28 PM 'warren anderson' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello Club Members,

I just started my rebuilt engine today. First time the engine ran in over 40 years since it was parked. I was breaking in the camshaft and at the 20 minute mark, poof!, the radiator sprung two leaks! What a mess that made.

Anyway, in my area, all the old school radiator repair shops have disappeared. I’m looking for radiator repair shop that can replace the core or provide a good replacement.

Does anybody know where I can look?

Best Regards,

Warren Anderson

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