70' AMX Radiator

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Found a small leak going on with my radiator and looking for recommendations on a replacement? I see that rebuilt OEM replacements are available for $400 but since most of whats in my engine bay is not original anyway was thinking of going with a new aluminum. Anyone have recommendations on one that fits well? I am running an electric fan that attaches to the radiator so the exact OEM fit is not necessary but a direct bolt in with same hose locations would be nice.

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Bandana Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Nut Joined: Jul/26/2016 Location: NC Status: Offline Points: 473	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bandana Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 70' AMX Radiator Posted: Apr/12/2017 at 12:17pm
	Found a small leak going on with my radiator and looking for recommendations on a replacement? I see that rebuilt OEM replacements are available for $400 but since most of whats in my engine bay is not original anyway was thinking of going with a new aluminum. Anyone have recommendations on one that fits well? I am running an electric fan that attaches to the radiator so the exact OEM fit is not necessary but a direct bolt in with same hose locations would be nice. should ad for Moderators - not sure where this should have been posted so if it needs to be moved please feel free*

Hawaii-Jav Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Apr/03/2017 Location: Pearl City Status: Offline Points: 28	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hawaii-Jav Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Apr/17/2017 at 2:42am
	I got a Griffin aluminum, never used. I bought it for my 69' Javelin. If it will fit your need, I'll sell it to you.

Bandana Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Nut Joined: Jul/26/2016 Location: NC Status: Offline Points: 473	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bandana Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Apr/18/2017 at 10:30am
	Griffin makes some really good radiators - albeit a bit pricey usually. Had one on my last Mopar but the car was built more for racing. I just use this car for casual cruising. I've found replacements ranging from OEM Blackstone for around $400, and various direct fit aluminum models ranging from under $200 to over $400 - and the really good Be-Cool - Griffins etc. for over $600. I took mine out the other day and I'm going to run it down to a local shop this afternoon to see what they think about repairs. I looked up the date code and realized that its not the correct Blackstone for my car anyway. The date code is L7 which if I understand the codes correctly is December 67' so I'm sure its not original for a 1970 AMX. The other number on it is 3190479 - not even sure if this is the correct style for my car? I think if its going to cost me over $100 to get it repaired I will buy one of the less expensive aluminum models out there. I found a three row aluminum one this morning for $226 on line.

Bandana Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Nut Joined: Jul/26/2016 Location: NC Status: Offline Points: 473	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bandana Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Apr/20/2017 at 7:31pm
	Sooo, got my radiator repaired, sanded it down some and painted with a coat of primer followed by a couple coats of semi - flat enamel, new hoses - even replaced the plugged up heater control valve while I was at it. Filled it up earlier and fired the car up to let it run up to temp, check for leaks etc. No leaks .... but the freaking paint bubbled all up . I even asked the guy at the radiator repair shop if I needed to use high temp paint and he basically said either would work as they'll both come off eventually anyway. It only gets 170-180 degrees he says ..... Of course that's not considering that the top of the tank is going to be hotter than the bottom. Now I need to pull the darn thing back out and try to clean the paint off to redo it....