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    Replacing the radiator

    My 73 Buick Centurion was running hot, replaced the thermostat but was told to check the radiator. A friend took it out and it is a mess! It ran murky as it was emptied and you could see where there had been a couple small leaks from the green stuff on it. I want to replace the radiator with a new one but am unsure which to buy. It has a 455 engine. I called radiator.com for a replacement and the price was right but am not sure if it is the right one. Can you tell me if there is anything I can look at to determine that I am ordering the right radiator? Any help is appreciated, my husband bought this for me and since he has passed away I haven't driven it much but once I get it running I will start showing it again!!!! Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

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    A local radiator shop should be able to rebuild the one you have. That's what I did with my 57.

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    Summit Racing, JEGS and Speedway Motors all have replacement radiators.
    You need the; height, width and hose inlet/outlet size and location.
    I installed a 4core alluminum radiator in my 64 lesabre.
    went to an external trans cooler, added a/c condensor.

    will post pros/cons aftyer it is test driven

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