[evellsnoats]

Looking to restore my 164 and need a radiator. Radiator shop wants $450 to recore. Anyone know where I can find a replacement, preferably new?

 

[gdill2]

Welcome to Swedespeed, Evell.

New spec OE radiator for a '70 164 - tough call - and not cheap...

http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-part...r-engine-cooling-manual-transmission/1001911/

...and not in stock.

Go to Page 36 on this...

http://vcoa.org/images/docs/Rolling_Jan-Feb_10lo-res.pdf

...and call/email those folks with 164 parts for sale.

George Dill

 

[evellsnoats]

Thanks, I wondered how the core charge would work anyway since I am in the US. My radiator shop said it bears a resemblance to MG radiators. Surely this was not a one off radiator?

I'm not even sure they can use my core because it appears part of the side mount is missing.

Car-part.com shows one for $85, I called and they are unsure if it really is in stock as thieves broke in and stole a bunch of their radiators for the aluminum.

 

[Walrus3]

A 164 radiator doesn't have any aluminum in it. (It is copper/brass, quite a bit more valuable than aluminum.)
You can use an automatic transmission radiator, just don't hook anything to the oil cooler coil. Drain the coil first.