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  1. 01-23-2005 09:40 PM #1
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    Griffin Radiator in my '32???

     



    ....The guy building my '32 wants to put in a Griffin 2 row, 1 1/2" aluminum radiator {he is a Griffin dealer}. Anyone using one??? Are they equal to the U.S Radators Desert Cooler, Triple pass??? Thanks a bunch, Bill.....
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  3. 01-23-2005 09:49 PM #2
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    I dont have any personal experience with Griffin, but my cousin put a griffin aluminum radiator cooling a 350 in his drag truck. He seems to be happy with it, said it runs cooler than the stock radiator. I really dont know how they compare to the U.S. Radiators Desert Cooler.
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  4. 01-24-2005 08:38 AM #3
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    ive got one runs great!!!!!! looks nice to. it keep's things plenty cool..........scooter
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  5. 01-24-2005 09:06 AM #4
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    Bill Using one in my 37 and it works great. Never no overheating.
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  6. 01-24-2005 09:21 AM #5
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    ....Thank You!!! ..... Bill....
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    I have a Griffen radiator in my '34, 350, small blower. It looks good, works great, maybe even a little too great. I can run some days without the fan - however I live in the mountains where it stays cool.
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  8. 01-24-2005 12:01 PM #7
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    I have got one for my 32 roadster. I got a really good deal at the time as it was only $50 more then a Walker or US radiatior. Also managed to get a Griffin rad shroud off EBay for it. Roger
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    650 bux HAHAHAH

     



    do what i did and order the multi application one. found it on the stock car page all you have to do is make your own brackets to hold it. is that so hard?????? cost me 180 bux brand new from jegs...........just get the multi application one its way cheaper and all u gotta do is make your own brackets easy easy..............................scooter
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  10. 01-24-2005 05:38 PM #9
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    I have had 3 Griffins in my rods .... 2 leaked after 30 days .. Just got a PRC The best I have ever seen.

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  11. 01-24-2005 07:38 PM #10
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    Here is a better shot.... PRC Radiator


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  12. 01-24-2005 07:43 PM #11
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    If you are intrested in PRC drop me a line and I will get you in touch directly with company ... bypass the middle man ..
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  13. 01-25-2005 02:10 AM #12
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    THANK YOU everyone!!! .... now, I have to make a decission. hummmmm..... Bill...
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  14. 01-25-2005 07:07 AM #13
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    Aluminum radiators be pretty, but you might want to think about servicability in the field.

    Not much can be done to an aluminum radiator if it pops a seam or leaks.

    The old standbys like Walker, US Radiator etc. can be repaired by any small town radiator shop.
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