Building a Lowrider brings a Lot of Heat, But U.S. Radiator Is Here to keep things Cool
When it comes to the heart and soul of a vehicle, some will point to the engine while others point to the paint or the wheels, but what really matters is an easily overlooked component called your radiator. The radiator leaves such a small footprint in your engine bay that it often becomes overshadowed. But with all things considered, it truly is the heart and soul of your ride.
Think about it. You can have a full frame-off restoration with the rarest parts and the best paint, but if you can’t get it to the show or cruise the boulevard for longer than an hour, then what good is it? Seriously, the radiator keeps your car running at an optimum temperature and it’s what protects that motor from burning up and becoming inoperable.
So now that we’ve got that out of the way, there is one company you should already know—U.S. Radiator. Based out of Vernon, California, U.S. Radiator has been around for well over 40 years and they continue to specialize in one thing: radiators.
This story is from the March 2017 edition of Lowrider.
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