Steve_avanti Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 Hi All, My 77 has been running a bit hot out here in the desert (AZ). I took a peek under the hood & the radiator has seen better days. Small leaks in the fin areas & the drivers side tank area appears corroded. Does anyone know if there is an aftermarket option for an aluminum radiator? Is my only option having my original cleaned/boiled & re-cored? Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) Hello Steve,...nice looking Avanti!.....It's expensive these days to get an original Avanti brass/copper radiator re-cored, and there definitely are aluminum alternatives available for 1/3 the recore price. I've never used one so I can't give you a part number, but perhaps Bob (Avanti 83) will weigh in....I believe he's running an aftermarket aluminum radiator in his '73 Avanti.....Good luck!.....Ed Edited March 11, 2019 by mfg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regnalbob Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 Available from Bob Ziff at Avanti Parts and Restorations. http://avantiparts.biz/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 Ziff's radiator looks great, however, there are other aluminum alternatives available for considerably less money! Once again, hopefully "Avanti 83" will weigh in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avanti83 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) Thanks Ed Here's some comments on my installation in my 83. http://www.studebaker-info.org/Tech/SOB/sdc46421m.html Here's some thoughts on my 74. http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?73694-Avanti-Aluminum-Radiator-W-elec-Fan-and-Shroud What you need is a generic 19 X 26 aluminum Chevy V8 radiator and add, any tabs you need to mount it. I either used tabs on the 83 I installed or had a local shop TIG on the mounts for my 74. Be sure to check the actual dimensions to be sure it fits but you should be able to find them many places. If you need a trans cooler you can find them with them or install a separate one like I did in my 83. Edited March 12, 2019 by Avanti83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_avanti Posted March 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Thanks for the information! I'll explore your suggestions. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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