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...I did not want to go to an Aluminum radiator! Aluminum starts to 'Disolve' as soon as you put the coolant in. This Brass lasted 34 years and still hasn't started leaking. Brass in opinion is just better for radiators. Second I don't have an issue with lightening the nose, as the nose is too light already! You know, on windy days, the wind effects the steering; so I wanted to keep the weight there. I took the original 34 yrs. old radiator to a highly regarded shop up here in Stockton, Ca. I wanted a brand new brass 'built from scratch' with todays technology, so I can have 'peace of mind' when driving long distances through the Deserts on the hottest days of summer. Thats what I got! My tanks were still good, so he built off of those, 5 new cores, the best money can buy. Louverd fins, new technology over the old design. removed and sealed off the temp switches, I don't use them. New Brass petcock, reinforced In and Out Tubes. Done in one week; Gauranteed for 5 years! cost $595...