Hey guys I recently purchased a 87 iroc z28.

I have purchased all the fluids for it and am about to swap the fuel tank and fuel assembly and pump / filter as its been sitting 3 years. I also have green conventional coolant and wanted to know if this radiator looks like its still decent or if its cooked.

Thanks

 

Good luck you your endeavors! Yes, the fins look dirty and crushed. But if it was me? I would not start tossing new parts at the car until you know it runs. So, I would flush the coolant on the existing radiator and go from there..

 

If it holds coolant, it'll do for the time being.

Focus your efforts on things that are broken FIRST; then and only then, things that still work butt maybe look sketch.

A trip to the quarter ($5 bill? credit card?) car wash, to clean up under the hood, would do wonders for your project. You might be amazed.

 

To be honest I got it for 3500, I towed it for 385 and got all new fluids. I will be installing the new tank fuel feed system / pump and 2 bilstein shocks in the rear along with new tires. then will tackle radiator / coolant next. With all fluids oil filter ect I think I'm at 5300 right now.
There may be a oil filter adapter leak or valve cover gasket leak that i will also address. Ideally my plan is to get it running with all new fluids tackle the possible leak and then worry b the few spots that need metal repair and then interior / paint lastly. my budget is 10k