NC-car-guy Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 So I finally have some money gathered up for a radiator. Before I go to the big boys and drop my cash, I thought I'd ask here. Doesn't hurt to try to get a deal and help another forum member out. I want/need a tried and true leak free radiator. I though maybe there might be folks that changed direction on a project or whatever and stuck a freshly repaired, re-cored, or re production radiator to the side. I see them for $545 plus $37 shipping here: http://classicfordradiator.com/radiators.aspx?page=2 $599 plus $49 shipping here: https://wizardcooling.com/1954-1956-buick-special-aluminum-radiator/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1956322 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Where are you located?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1956322 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I see you're in north Carolina.. I'd rather not try and ship across the U.S... But I did recently buy the high efficiency one from your first link..pricey but so far nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dawn Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I have the wizard cooling radiator in my 56. no problems with the purchase or use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1956322 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I almost went with the wizard one.. Same price seemed well made but at least at the time I wanted to order it wasn't ready to ship they had to build it which would take another week or two 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Yes I've called both vendors, the aluminum one from wizard does have a 1-2 week lead time the copper rad from classic is ready to ship, same day if you order before 3pm! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Looks like you missed the 3pm deadline today but there's always tomorrow. Go with the high efficiency from Classic, have only heard good reports on them over on the '54 Highway. I've got a stash of used ones in the barn loft but I'll probably put one of the Classics in Buttercup in a couple of years before hitting the road west bound with it. Plus it looks more original. Plus at Wizard, it looks like the $599 is for a manual transmission, add $30 for automatic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 17 minutes ago, MrEarl said: Looks like you missed the 3pm deadline today but there's always tomorrow. Go with the high efficiency from Classic, have only heard good reports on them over on the '54 Highway. I've got a stash of used ones in the barn loft but I'll probably put one of the Classics in Buttercup in a couple of years before hitting the road west bound with it. Plus it looks more original. Plus at Wizard, it looks like the $599 is for a manual transmission, add $30 for automatic. I'll get to it eventually. If I want the high eff, it will have to wait another month. My play money is mostly gone since I had to buy a replacement daily driver. I think if I recall talking to the guy, the upcharge on automatic is for the later 56's with the cooler in the radiator, but it's a good thing to double check! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 2 hours ago, wndsofchng06 said: I think if I recall talking to the guy, the upcharge on automatic is for the later 56's with the cooler in the radiator, but it's a good thing to double check! In which case, you can forego the extra cost and use a real transmission cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 The 55 dynaflow runs water to an exchanger under the transmission. No up fromt cooler involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I just had two 55 Century radiators flushed an checked for flow and pressure. Not one fin bent, needs new overflow tube soldered on, broke off 125.00 plus ship. Picturez? Hurry! Dont need two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 Sold! How do you want to ship? About 60- 70 via post office or ups... maybe cheaper at fastenal? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) 41 minutes ago, wndsofchng06 said: Sold! How do you want to ship? About 60- 70 via post office or ups... maybe cheaper at fastenal? I will send pix first. No fastenal close, savings eaten by pita drive time. Let me check shipping method after pix. Pm or my email next please. Thanx! Im going out to check interchange in my Hollander just to be sure, cant imagine 54 & 55 would be different, but I think I were not quite as right as coulda been one udder time! Edited June 18, 2017 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 53-56 are the same with the exception of the trans cooler in the 56! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Bought! Thanks Greg! Thanks Ken for the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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