'57 Radiator recoring and paint color

[Rex Kelly]

I have just discovered a small leak in the radiator of my '57 Top Flight car. My questions are, is the original style core available and if so, from who. Are there any suggestions based on past experience as to repair or recoreing and what is the proper black for the core part of the radiator?

[Wayne P.]

Re: '57 Radiator recoring and paint color

Just have it soldered if it isn't running hot.

[Dick W.]

Re: '57 Radiator recoring and paint color

I think that DeWitts would be your best source for a correct core or radiator.

http://www.dewitts.com/pages/categoryresults.asp?catID=16

[Chuck S.]

Re: '57 Radiator paint color

Can anyone provide a manufacturer and "correct" paint color information for both the radiator and heater core (1957 Corvette)

[John M.]

Re: '57 Radiator recoring and paint color

I agree with Dick, I put in a Dewitt's core on my 60 and could not tell it from the original. I never took a single point deduct for it.

Regards, John McGraw

[James F.]

Re: '57 Radiator paint color-Chuck

Chuck,
Based upon my original '56 heater core, I would say '57 was unpainted. Regards,