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Radiator repair needed for BJ7 radiator

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Hi Randy, I do not know what prices run in your neck of the woods. However, a good ballpark price for a four row records on the radiator will run somewhere in the $300.00 range.---Fwiw--Keoke
 
I agree with Keoke. I just today took my stock radiator in for an estimate to install a "desert core," i.e. a core with many more columns and 4 rows. In my semi-urban environment (just off downtown Denver) to install the core and repaint it in hi-temp gloss black, braze back on the top fan shroud, taxes, etc. came to $340.00. From what I've read, heard and experienced, the re-coring process is not rocket science, i.e. it's probably more important to focus on getting a good core vs. obsessing on the shop; if the shop is solid/competent at the craft you should be fine. I'd dig deeper and more thoroughly, however, for an engine rebuild, etc. Obviously just my opinion.
-Tom
 
Randy,

I agree with both Keoke and Tom. Mine cost in the $350 range for all of the bells and whistles. Get the best core you can. The difference between a std core and a "really good" core isn't that much when you take into account labor, yours and theirs.

One thing to keep in mind: If you need any "body work" on the top or bottom caps, have the rad guy take it apart when you take it to him. You can then straighten up anything you need and get it back to him for the final work when the new core arrives.

Mark
 
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