Crusty 4-core radiator (rebuild or replace)

[Whitfield]

http://www.completeradiators.com/shop/results.asp?pid=18&cboyear=1988&cbomake=GMC&cbomodel=V3500&cbosubmodel=%28None%29&cboengine=734393780|V8+6.2+Liter+379+CID++Diesel&pt=Complete+Radiators


OE style 6.2l Diesel 3 row @ $325 & free shipping     
 
Core Size   34 x 19 1/4 x 2 5/8   Rows   3
Tank Inlet   3 1/2 x 20 7/8   Tank Outlet   3 1/2 x 20 7/8
Inlet Conn   1 3/4 Top Left   Outlet Conn   1 3/4 Bottom Right
Trans Oil Cooler   8 1/2   Engine Oil Cooler   8 1/2
Construction   Copper Brass   Mounting   Channel
Comments   
Heater Return Line on RH Tank; TOC adapters included in kit   

[joesgarage71]

 I just bought one of these very nice rad welded all Alum, trany and oil kooler. Cools my Big Block just fine.
 http://www.radiatorexpress.com/product.asp?part=1992+GMC+C2500+SIERRA+%2D+7%2E4+liter+V8+RADIATOR+All+Aluminum+2%2DRow+Replacement+%2834%22x17%22%29&part_id=218200&aaia_id=1145887

[Whitfield]

My local Radiator shop just called:  Still searching and recomended a 1995 454 radiator like this one pictured below.  Plastic tanks / updated efficient aluminium core / tubes.  They claim that this one attaches thru stock type saddle mounts and will be a direct interchange for my 1988.  I thoguht they switched away from saddle style mounts by 95.   

w/EOC, and 1-1/2 thick, for 2" version call us
short neck is around 3" raised, aluminum core style
CORE SIZE: 34 x 19 x 1-1/2



http://www.radiatorexpress.com/product.asp?part=1995+CHEVROLET+K3500++%2D+7%2E4+liter+V8+RADIATOR+Brand+Replacement+%2834%22x19%22%29+w%2F+Short+Neck+3%22+&part_id=39194&aaia_id=1053379

[Whitfield]

Ordered an original (48 pound / brass & copper) Diesel 3-core radiator.

First one Fed-ex dropped and crushed the fill neck.

Second one looked like the core had been kicked by a class room of kinder gardeners.

Company refunded my $$$ and I bought a 1995 aluminium 2-core 454 truck radiator locally for $240

SO far everything says direct fit comparing the two.  Once the rain stops and we get some good weather I'll update more.