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  1. Warren Lovell

    Anyone paint their aluminum radiator?

    Radiator did not have a fitting for the coolant level sensor so I drilled and tapped a plug. 1/8 - 27 tap. Said 5/16" drill, but the bottom of sensor would not fit so drilled one size up. Not an issue since it is a taper tap. Plenty of clearance in radiator for sensor.
  2. Warren Lovell

    Anyone paint their aluminum radiator?

    Looking at it, I doubt it is galvanized. looks anodized.
  3. Warren Lovell

    Anyone paint their aluminum radiator?

    Okay....an important follow up. This radiator isn’t an exact fit. Almost. I had to fabricate custom mounting pads as the tank is smaller than the Harrison. It also needed to be raised up to allow the top clamps to work. In all, I probably spent an hour making it work. Had to trim plastic...
  4. Warren Lovell

    Anyone paint their aluminum radiator?

    I still have my old Harrison. I am having that recored..but they want nearly $500 to do it...so it will be on the back burner. It needs to be boiled out and pressure tested too.
  5. Warren Lovell

    Anyone paint their aluminum radiator?

    It would be aesthetics only...and I am going to leave it aluminum - as you stated...can't really see it.
  6. Warren Lovell

    Anyone paint their aluminum radiator?

    Just called Reliable Radiator and they said painting the tanks would be fine, but didn't recommend painting the core. Here is more info on the radiator I purchased: 100% All Aluminum Performance Radiators. Molded Tanks. 100% Tig Welded. Brazed Core Technology. Radiator Cap & Petcock Drain...
  7. Warren Lovell

    Anyone paint their aluminum radiator?

    It probably wont show much so maybe it will stay natural!
  8. Warren Lovell

    Anyone paint their aluminum radiator?

    Yes it has all the same fitting holes as the stock radiator.
  9. Warren Lovell

    Anyone paint their aluminum radiator?

    Just received a new aluminum KKS radiator. Very happy with the look and construction. Stamped aluminum tanks vs plastic. I will post photos. Now, anyone paint their radiators black? I heard Eastwood has a radiator paint. Just wondering what you folks are using or installing them bare. Thanks for...
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