I completely agree with Irelands Child that Murphy's Law will prevail at the most unwanted time for you. Confusus say, "Better safe than sorry!" I am having PRC build me an aluminum radiator with fan shroud that is completely tig welded for my 1930 Model A roadster. Overheating problems are the last thing I want to encounter when trying to enjoy my hotrod on a weekend drive. I liked the PRC better than a Griffin or a Walker radiator so I went that direction. With you living in VA shipping would be almost nothing because they are made in your area. Hope you make the wise decision and avoid unwanted problems an old radiator which has been well used not to mention tired.