Need a Radiator for my '86 W250 360 Automatic

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MoparGirl007

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Hi all! I'm looking for a new radiator for my '86 Ram W250 360, it looks to have a 21" core. I've reached out to several parts houses and they seem to be difficult to locate and the prices range from $500 to $1000 when they do have one, yikes! I was provided the brand name OSC with the part #72.

Has anyone purchased a radiator from a different year/make/model that they were able to use instead on a similar 1st Gen Ram without significant modifications? Any advice/help is appreciated!

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Looks like Advance auto shows possible availability on a 433959, Though that looks like a slightly larger core size. The price is relatively low, perhaps if available it could be adapted to fit?
 

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Rockauto prices on radiators (including the freight to my doorstep) beats any local supply I can find. YMMV.
 
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Looks like Advance auto shows possible availability on a 433959, Though that looks like a slightly larger core size. The price is relatively low, perhaps if available it could be adapted to fit?
Thanks for the part number! I had a feeling that I was going to have to change to an aluminum/plastic style. Not ideal but better than nothing.

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I ended up going with an 18"core 3 row aluminum radiator. My fan shroud no longer fit but I just happened to have one off an old Dart that fit with some modifications.

Cooling Sky part# STCO-CZ-1183

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