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Re: Cheapest Place to get Repop Glen Ray Radiators? [Re: DAYCLONA] #1426722 04/28/13 11:59 PM 04/28/13 11:59 PM
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 145 North East M MaxHeadroom OP member
MaxHeadroom OP member M Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 145 North East	Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: He sells direct, and gives you mounting bolts. shroud nuts and correct overflow hose. I believe your looking for something that isn't. Quality costs. I guess you must purchase all your repo panels directly from AMD, rather than buy from other distributors that discount. Must be nice to have unlimited cash, unfortunately I shop around for the best price like the other peons. And Glen Ray should discount to you because.... you buy so much from him? Yeah, nobody deserves to make a buck anymore. I'll just save a little longer to avoid being a peon. I am not looking to buy from them directly, why pay full retail! As a manufacturer they are required to sell at full retail. I have not asked them for a discount either, unless I buy a bunch, then I would. I am looking for a distributor, please read the post, seems you did not read it completely like my customers on eBay. Hopefully someone will chime in and recommend an distributor of their line where I can get a price below full list. I am sure there are many here who would like that also, unless they have money to burn. I believe Scott Smith/Harms Automotive is a distributor for Glen Ray...drop him a PM here on Moparts Mike Thanks, I saw it on his website, but he states pricing is same as Glen Ray, so did not inquire, besides I think shipping from where he is located would be more than from GR, at least for me (NY). Gotta think someone else out there carries them too. It benefits everyone if we can locate a more cost effective source. Maybe someone should contact them about a Moparts discount for all members, or maybe we can get a group purchase going to negotiate a better deal, just ideas. Many sites have deals going on with manufacturers, why not try to hook up with them?

Re: Cheapest Place to get Repop Glen Ray Radiators? [Re: kidmopar] #1426723 04/29/13 12:20 AM 04/29/13 12:20 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,512 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy Rhinodart Rhinotruck
Rhinodart Rhinotruck Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,512 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy	PM radiatorman here on Moparts, you can talk to the source of course! The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it. JB Rhinehart, Realist A-Body's RULE!

Re: Cheapest Place to get Repop Glen Ray Radiators? [Re: MaxHeadroom] #1426724 04/29/13 01:44 AM 04/29/13 01:44 AM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,399 Aurora, Colorado 451Mopar master
451Mopar master Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,399 Aurora, Colorado	Call Glen-ray and talk to them. The reproduction radiators are expensive because they have to pay royalities to Chrysler for the reproduction stampings. If you have correct tanks, they can restore them, and I think even restamp the part numbers to build the radiator at a slightly lower cost. Quality and service is very good.

Re: Cheapest Place to get Repop Glen Ray Radiators? [Re: 451Mopar] #1426725 04/29/13 06:28 AM 04/29/13 06:28 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Max you are correct, I sell them for the same price, offer the same show discounts (or any other promotion that Bob offers) and also include date coding and the bolts and small parts. I usually have Bob drop ship them when the customer is located out of my area so shipping as well as lead times are the same as well. Bob is a great guy and we have an agreement that is fair to all, whomever you buy from I can promise that you'll get the same deal and end up as a happy camper. Thanks!

Re: Cheapest Place to get Repop Glen Ray Radiators? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1426726 04/29/13 07:44 AM 04/29/13 07:44 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,327 Toronto (YYZ) Ontario YYZ master
YYZ master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,327 Toronto (YYZ) Ontario	MaxHeadroom - while it's understandable that you're looking for the best deal possible on a reproduction radiator, there are many key differences between a company like AMD and a company like GlenRay. AMD is a multi-million dollar enterprise manufacturing and importing hundreds, if not thousands of different part numbers, and not just for old Mopars. They need a lot of channels to market and a distributor that can do a lot of volume can more easily afford to share some of their margin with you. Witness the group buys on AMD sheetmetal that get posted here from time to time. GlenRay is for all intents and purposes a 1-man cottage industry that specializes in correct reproduction Mopar radiators and power steering coolers. It is a much more limited market with significantly fewer SKUs, done more as a labor of love. I don't believe that GlenRay would really gain anything from broader distribution and the market on reproduction rads (that people are willing to spend the coin on) has got to be pretty limited. It's not like the aftermarket aluminum rads which are advertised here every month and usually are on sale at Jegs, Summit and the like. If price is the biggest concern, then you're probably further ahead to buy an original rad and have it recored/refurbished. GlenRay coming to the market certainly helped to drop the price of used originals. For example, a 3443959 '71 Hemi/440-6/383 with axle package radiators were trading up around $2K and no guarantee on core condition. Now, they are under $1000, often half that. Other HP radiators are back into the $300 buck range. Add a $400 core and refinish and you're good as new. I have heard nothing but good things about Bob at GlenRay, and they have been very professional and knowledgeable when I've spoken to them at Carlisle. If you go that route, I don't think you'll be disappointed, regardless of the price. YMMV

Re: Cheapest Place to get Repop Glen Ray Radiators? [Re: YYZ] #1426727 04/29/13 08:03 AM 04/29/13 08:03 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,397 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,397 It's a dry heat	I can't think of any others souce to get them , then Scott or Direct to Glenray. When I looked into them a few years back, I think ?? if a dealer they are required to maintain manufacturers retail to keep the playing field level as far as AMD dealers, it's all about who is willing to make the least in hopes to move more. It's become more a price war to see who is willing to undercut who. And that includes the manufactuer always offering specials or lowering retail with no regards to how much stock there dealer network is sitting on ps, I just had an original 956 recored 2 weeks ago. I get a shop discount ( 10% off ) and it still cost me $435 , add that to a core price and IMO your in similar territory dollar wise

Re: Cheapest Place to get Repop Glen Ray Radiators? [Re: MaxHeadroom] #1426728 04/29/13 12:01 PM 04/29/13 12:01 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 243 Helsinki, Finland A Anselmi enthusiast
Anselmi enthusiast A Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 243 Helsinki, Finland	I located a core radiator (tnx, James!) and had Glen-ray restore it. Depending on the price of the core, you could save some.... '66 Plymouth '64 Dodge '63 Plymouth x 3

Re: Cheapest Place to get Repop Glen Ray Radiators? [Re: gtx6970] #1426729 04/29/13 12:09 PM 04/29/13 12:09 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 160 Council Bluffs Iowa B belv383 member
belv383 member B Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 160 Council Bluffs Iowa	I Purchased A 956 Radiator From GlenRay A Couple Years Ago, I Dealt With Him At Mopars At The Strip Show Where He Offered A $100 Show Discount, He Then Also Offered Free Date Coding As A Show Special ($100 Value) And To Sweeten It More I Believe He Shipped It To Me For Free. I Thought That Was A Great Discount And Service. Not Sure If The Show Specials Still Exist To That Extent But A Great Experience For Me.

Re: Cheapest Place to get Repop Glen Ray Radiators? [Re: Rhinodart] #1426730 04/29/13 12:25 PM 04/29/13 12:25 PM
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 145 North East M MaxHeadroom OP member
MaxHeadroom OP member M Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 145 North East	Quote: PM radiatorman here on Moparts, you can talk to the source of course! Should I ask for Mr ED?

Re: Cheapest Place to get Repop Glen Ray Radiators? [Re: MaxHeadroom] #1426731 04/29/13 01:06 PM 04/29/13 01:06 PM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,179 Canada D demon super stock
demon super stock D Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,179 Canada	I restore Mopars for a living and have used reproduction parts with hit and miss results just like everyone. Over the years you figure what to use and what not to use again. I will say that Glen Ray radiators are without exception THE best reproduction part I have ever used. Top quality. And the service from them is also the best. I will continue to use their rads and would recommend them to everyone. Everyone wants to save money, but you get what you pay for. And really, by the time you spend the time, and fuel or freight to get a core, then have a local place restore it with acceptable results, how much will that cost??

Re: Cheapest Place to get Repop Glen Ray Radiators? [Re: demon] #1426732 04/29/13 02:07 PM 04/29/13 02:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,632 Nashville, TN M MOPARMIKE69 master
MOPARMIKE69 master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,632 Nashville, TN	Quote: I restore Mopars for a living and have used reproduction parts with hit and miss results just like everyone. Over the years you figure what to use and what not to use again. I will say that Glen Ray radiators are without exception THE best reproduction part I have ever used. Top quality. And the service from them is also the best. I will continue to use their rads and would recommend them to everyone. Everyone wants to save money, but you get what you pay for. And really, by the time you spend the time, and fuel or freight to get a core, then have a local place restore it with acceptable results, how much will that cost?? About $700 69 Road Runner vert 69 GTX hard top 70 Road Runner 4 speed 70 Hemi Cuda vert

Re: Cheapest Place to get Repop Glen Ray Radiators? [Re: B5 Bee] #1426733 04/29/13 05:56 PM 04/29/13 05:56 PM
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 145 North East M MaxHeadroom OP member
MaxHeadroom OP member M Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 145 North East	Quote: Quote: I'm wondering if Maxheadroom and Rhonda are related... Maybe, they cop the same attitude when they don't get the reply they want to hear. If she fools around pass on my contact info.

Re: Cheapest Place to get Repop Glen Ray Radiators? [Re: MaxHeadroom] #1426734 04/29/13 06:47 PM 04/29/13 06:47 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,896 New England Q5_Ed top fuel
Q5_Ed top fuel Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,896 New England	Paid $400 for a used 054, sent top tank and brackets to Bob. He built me an 054 with a new bottom tank, and straighten my top tank. Put in high efficiency core, charged me $500 at the time? Came out like new!!! Top rated service for sure. Your best bet is see them at Carlisle. WANTED : ...A New Sponsor or Winning Lottery Ticket 69 A12 road runner ,Q5, post coupe, 4 speed, former Drag car restored to "Driver" condition in the early 90's, Showing some Patina. SS/E Track Record Holder 1980 10.40 @ 130mph

Re: Cheapest Place to get Repop Glen Ray Radiators? [Re: Q5_Ed] #1426735 04/29/13 09:04 PM 04/29/13 09:04 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 426 Mid-Atlantic S Scatransit mopar
Scatransit mopar S Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 426 Mid-Atlantic	Sent him my 054 for resto. He re-cored it and even replaced a damaged bracket with a correct original date-coded one he had "laying around". To top it off, he sent it back to me on his dime for my evaluation BEFORE requiring payment! He (Bob) wanted me to be 100% happy with it before I sent any money... Now who in this hobby does that? [oo]======[oo]

Re: Cheapest Place to get Repop Glen Ray Radiators? [Re: Scatransit] #1426736 04/30/13 12:32 PM 04/30/13 12:32 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,968 Far Northeast. mymcodebee master
mymcodebee master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,968 Far Northeast.	To top it off, he sent it back to me on his dime for my evaluation BEFORE requiring payment! He (Bob) wanted me to be 100% happy with it before I sent any money... Now who in this hobby does that? There are a few. Jim Miner had four new polyglas tires in my garage before the money even came out of my account. But I agree great service.

Re: Cheapest Place to get Repop Glen Ray Radiators? [Re: thehemikid] #1426737 04/30/13 11:08 PM 04/30/13 11:08 PM
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