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Bryan


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Dillon radiator from Rochester, MN. Any reviews or feedback?
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I came across their site on EBay and they have a 66-67 radiator: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-1966-67-Chevy-Chevelle-Aluminum-Radiator-/141039241579 for $200 shipped.

They also have some with a shroud and electric fan combo.  Price seems decent but...quality and longevity?

Anyone have experience or feedback?

Thanks and happy Halloween!

Bryan



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That is where I picked up my aluminum radiator for the Chevelle. I had to do a little grinding on the cradle brackets on the car and drill one hole to clear a plug. ..I've been happy with it. DILLON partners with Northern Radiator. http://www.northernfactory.com/HIGH_PERFORMANCE



-- Edited by Tony Hoffer on Saturday 1st of November 2014 12:59:43 PM

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I have done business with them a couple times...

I had them weld a cracked solder joint on a Model T gas tank a few years ago... cheaper than buying a new one, and it didn't leak after, so I was happy.
Had them replace the radiator in a work truck. No complaints there either.

I'm planning to have them make me a custom radiator for the Chevelle when I get a little closer to having it roadworthy.



-- Edited by Derek69SS on Saturday 1st of November 2014 12:18:49 PM

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I had them solder a lower outlet on a 66 Harrison Radiator last spring.  They didn't install it correctly, tried to solder it flush to the lower tank instead of installing it about 1/4" into the tank..  It leaked and broke at the solder seam when I tried to see what the problem was.  On Mitch's recommendation I took it to American Radiator in St.Paul (Skip).  He was not impressed with their work.

Others here in Lake City have had better experiences than I did.  I think  the guy that did my work didn't know what he was doing.   He appeared to be a kid from across the boarder.



-- Edited by jim larson on Sunday 2nd of November 2014 08:51:21 AM

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I bought a Northstar aluminum radiator from them for my Chevelle, works really well. They supposedly had a hand in designing that brand a radiator.

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