Looking for a good quality Radiator - recommendations requested

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Looking for a good quality Radiator - recommendations requested

Post by thunder37 » Mon Jan 02, 2023 6:32 pm

Guys,

Looking for a good quality Radiator. I finally need to replace mine in my 48 CJ2A after 36 years since it was refurbished!

Wondering if the aluminum radiators on Ebay are any good, or can you recommend a good one. Just don't want to put crap in there, but don't need to break the bank either.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Brent


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Re: Looking for a good quality Radiator - recommendations requested

Post by Bruce W » Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:18 pm

If there are any good ones, they will be found either here at RFJP or at Walck’s4WD.com. Good stuff is getting harder to find, but Ron and Carl endeavor to stock the best available.
The aluminum radiators, from what I’ve seen, mostly work well but look bad. Sometimes they need som tweaking to make them fit and work, which means finding someone who can weld aluminum. I know it hurts, but I would give the extra for the stock-appearing radiator. But then “stock appearing” is important to me.
😢 I see Carl is “out of stock”.
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Post by parker007 » Mon Jan 02, 2023 9:45 pm

the aluminum ones i have seen will work but so junky, i took a brand new one from my jeep just because i could not stand it in my 80 year old jeep. you get what you pay for.

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Post by Joe Gopan » Tue Jan 03, 2023 7:18 pm

OEM M-38 radiator is a good choice and everything fits.
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Post by dpcd67 » Wed Jan 04, 2023 6:20 am

Where do you get a new M38 radiator? I need one.
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Post by The Fireman » Fri Jan 06, 2023 10:08 am

To all,

As of the date of this reply, Ron has them in stock.
Contact him if you still are of in need of a MB CJ radiator.
I have no skin in this endeavor or quest,

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Post by Bruce W » Fri Jan 06, 2023 10:51 am

I got an e-mail notice today that Carl Walck has reproduction radiators in stock.
I too, have no interest in this, other than trying to help.
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Post by dpcd67 » Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:54 pm

All my parts come from Ron Fitzpatrick; he has the best quality. I do not buy from, nor recommend, anyone else. After all, he is the one paying for this site; which ain't free in case you have not priced web sites lately.
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Re: Looking for a good quality Radiator - recommendations requested

Post by thunder37 » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:58 pm

Thanks for all the replies! I really value the opinions and will investigate all of them.

Thanks,

Brent


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