Topic: radiator vs. radiator?

[BLACKDOG]

I've got two radiators sitting in my garage, and I need to put one in my truck, I just cant decide which one.  I have the one oout of an 88 4runner, came with the motor I just put in.  The cooling fins are in great shape for the most part, but there is a great dent in one spot that damaged the water passages.  Also, it is a bit rusty inside.  My other alternative is to put in my old radiator, with a good number of damaged fins, but no damaged water passages.  Also, there is no rust in this radiator.    any advice?  aside from getting a new one, I cant afford it right now.  I think my old radiator is fine, but I wanna make sure

[Skinny_Pedal]

i would use the old since you know the history. if you have to swap it out they aint that hard to do.

[BLACKDOG [OP]]

kinda what I was planning on, I just don't wanna have to overheat to find out that I'm wrong.  I know its bad idea to have damaged water passages though.

[guywithuglyyota]

Go witht the non rust Rad,  those fins can always be helped out with a pair of tweezers if you are REALLY bored this weekend.

[BUBBA]

What do you mean by damaged fins.Are the ripped off or something?
If they are just folded over,just straighten them out with a pocket comb.

[BLACKDOG [OP]]

What do you mean by damaged fins.Are the ripped off or something?
If they are just folded over,just straighten them out with a pocket comb.

some are just folded over, and some are torn so they're sticking out at odd angles