Radiatopr 520 pickup 1968

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donthedickens
Posts: 3
Joined: Mon May 14, 2012 6:17 pm
Car: 1968 Datsun pick-up 520

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Hi Group,

Need help with radiator info.

I'm new to group. My step-son has a 1968 Datsun 520 pickup, 1300 engine.

We pulled the radiator because of a leak in upper seam. He took it to a local radiator shop and they called him with an estimate of $1,600 to rebuild it because it was put together with silver solder. ???BS??????

Does anyone have any comments on the construction of the radiator. Any suggestions as to an acceptable replacement or a vendor to check with for a replacement at MUCH LESS money.

Thank you,
Don
Southeast, NC
68 520 pickup (step-son's)
53 Willys jeep (mine)


85-720-z24
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Joined: Wed May 09, 2012 8:13 pm
Car: 85 Nissan 720 z24 5speed STRIGHT PIPE!!!
(working on 16" GMC wheels, new tires, and home made cold air induction...

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HOLY S***!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wtf2: 1,600?????????? :wtf2: i think somebody had to much to drink!!! u could problay buy a replacement from the parts house for WAAAYYYY LESS than that.....

donthedickens
Posts: 3
Joined: Mon May 14, 2012 6:17 pm
Car: 1968 Datsun pick-up 520

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Well,,, I'm not having any luck finding a replacement radiator yet.

Does anyone have a parts manual that can give me the part number of the radiator for;

1968 Datsun 520 pick-up with the 1300 cc engine?

I'm trying to see if it'll cross over to a 620 pick up or a 510 sedan.

Thank you,
Don
Southeast, NC
68 520 pickup (step-son's)
53 Willys jeep (mine)

donthedickens
Posts: 3
Joined: Mon May 14, 2012 6:17 pm
Car: 1968 Datsun pick-up 520

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Hi Group,

I solved my radiator problem for $650. Griffin Radiator in South Carolina made me a radiator that looks real close and fits good. A few pictures here if anyone has a need.

http://s577.photobucket.com/albums/ss21 ... /radiator/

I looked long and all over the country to find a replacement. This custom route was about the best I found.

Thank you,
Don
Southeast, NC
68 520 pickup (step-son's)
53 Willys jeep (mine)


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