radiator and fan shroud price???

Asking my fellow buick guys their expertise on these products. This is for a 455
the guy is asking $75 for the radiator and $125 for the fan shroud. That radiator looks a little rusted. What do you guys think?





Thanks

 

It appears to be a 72 radiator. What are the codes on the back of the tanks? Regardless it will take another 400+ bucks or so to get it back to where it needs to be.

The shroud should have a number on the inside of the rim. It looks like it is missing some plastic.

What is the intended use?

 

I'm doing a 455 switch from a 350.
What do you mean it will take another 400 bucks?:shock:

 

It will likely need a need new core installed by someone skilled at not damaging copper tanks.

 

dang, so, it just maybe cheaper to buy a new one?

and both came from a 1970 riviera.

 

It make have come from one, but I do not think it started out in one from the factory. It appears to be a post 71 radiator. In any case you need a 3 core original and not a 4 core.

For your use get a new original like the one recommended by Csordas recently or someone else that has used one.

 

Man, great info, Thanks a bunch.
what about the fan shroud? will that fit in my 71 skylark for a 455? is it worth $75?

 

Look here in post #15:

http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?305964-455-Swap-the-easy-way&highlight=csordas+radiator

I do not think a Riv shroud will work. I would need to know the part number to verify what it is. It appears broken.

 

Thank man, Good info on this.

 

I went on line to look at some 70 Riv radiators and they do have a filler neck like the one you posted. 70 A bodies did not . So it may be from a 70 Riv, but they are still not the parts that you need.

 

If your looking for function get a aluminum rad and a 71-72 riv shroud should fit. I think I have an extra from a 72 GS 455 but they are usually around 150 and shipping also the fan blades are larger like 19 1/2 inches. for the rad to cool you need all these and a good fan clutch

 

David

I had that exact radiator shroud on my 72 GS455, it fits and works but not the correct one for 71 with 455.

Here is a photo of my same radiator shroud I had on my 72 GS455 when I got it and with the correct radiator shroud.

I see not problem with it, it worked like it should.

George

 

Ok, so it will work on my 71 skylark? also, this may sound dumb, but I can't use my 350 radiator for the 455?

 

Ohh yeah, I know the shroud wont work, but will the radiator work? or do I need a bigger one?

 

Not sure how much room you have but I have a really nice 3" aluminum one with dual electric fans installed on it already. It was perfect for my hot 455 but was in a gbody so not too familiar with the abody requirements -- a little fab work possibly to mount and then your problems are solved -- I was only looking for $200 shipped. Would include virtually brand new lower rad hose too. Might give it some thought.

Dimensions of setup are as follows: Out to out = 31", Top to bottom = 18.75", Rad thickness = 3" and fan setup takes up another 3.5" so 6.5" total thickness assembled.

Have a two speed electric fan controller too that could be had for a few additional green backs.

 

Did some research and this is the radiator in my Buick
https://shop.performanceradiator.co...ct&path=1_6799_7560_7586_7588&product_id=1644