know of any good shops that do such things? or specialize in it? thanks!

The Radiator shop in Nampa did me a good job they are off of Garity

ok, thanks. how much did it cost? my problem is that i "accidentally" stuck a sawzall blade into it while massaging some of the sheetmetal. there are now one hole in each of two cores (i think that's what they are called. the pieces that carry the coolant across?).

Thats not a good place for a sawzall blade.

you are absolutely correct.

JB weld?

City Radiator and Muffler in meridian has always done good by me.

You will just have to call them to get a price.

Ditto on City Radiator, just North of Franklin on Linder in Meridian. Good work, decent price.

I know the owners of city radiator, great shop, but if I'm not mistaken i think they had to close up shop.