radiator plan B--opinions welcome

[brent]

Saw a big rad (475 c.u.) today at the boneyard. It's out of a '77 Dodge and it's a Chrysler rad with cool enclosed shroud.
4-core, great shape as far as looks go.
Rough specs (tape measure) shows a match for my bracket widths.
Looks like it's a few inches taller to I'd have to sink it/center it to existing fan.
They want $75 for rad and shroud.
Another 75 to rod it out/leak test/flush at a rad shop?
This might be plan B for me, what do you all think?
To big for my new Milodon water pump, or just right?
Appreciate any opinions, thanks--Brent
(Currently have a 3-core Transpro that's 375 c.u.)

[moondog]

Be sure to look at fins on radiator to make sure they are not loose and there are no signs of leaks in the core. These are signs of (rot).

[brent]

Well I think I'm gonna wrench it off. It's huge. A rad guy can rod if need be and definitetly pressure test it. If I come out $150 total for a good Chrysler 4-core, then GREAT. Boneyard will warranty it for 30 days, the rad guy for 90.
My only other option ($$) is the new 4-core cheapie (375 sq in)for 174 straight from the factory.
Brent

[Wagillac]

I would look into getting an aluminum radiator from summit with 2 1" rows which cool better then normal 4 core brass/copper radiators.
They run around $170.
This is the one I plan on using to cool my caddy 500:
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=SUM%2D380328