Ok_ I want to replace my current "plastic" radiator with a 3 row all metal one. hard to find-a new one, preferably not made in china-thailand-etc-, but rebuilt OR a very good used one would do. Any source advice? Also-my a/c compressor is on its way out. I will buy NEW-but i need suggestions. I was advised to get new r12 one, THEN convert to r134a- when its installed and also to get a new drier , which i will do, and HP hose. Any suggestions or advice? Oh I also am looking for a good, reasonably priced mechanic in the SF east bay area.I had one and he moved to Burbank/LA!! BTW-here's one opinion-I HAD been dealing with Allied Radiators on Gilman in Berkeley for a long time. Seems it was taken over a few years ago, and I didnt know and was basically ripped off by the new owner. Example-he even told me my brake pads were worn out, but I do those myself. later when i got home i looked at them-Hah! a little over 50% wear. No way! I wont go back to them. Too bad. He also lied about Dons tire service down the street would charge me $120 for an alignment-another HAH! Don charges $80. When i talked to Don about that when i went there about a week later about tires, he was not too surprised and mentioned he would not be taking any more referals from them (Allied) as he had heard from others the same basic thing. . too bad- they had a good reputation. Dons is still VERY reputable, in my opinion.