I have a 48 f-6 with a y block. I need a new radiator and trying to do it on a college budget. What is yall's suggestions?

 

Where do you need the outlets to be? If top left and bottom right will work for you look into a mid 70s Dodge pickup radiator for a D-100 and a 360 V8. I used one in my 48 F-3 with a SBC. It fits with little fabrication and you can buy them at most automotive outlets for less than $200...

 

Wait for the student loan to be approved, spend it on the radiator, then claim the expenses on your taxes!
Or put it aside till you graduate and buy a beat up toyota, in the meantime.

 

Just my advice, do not skimp on radiator. You need a good one that will not leak or run hot. You can find a radiator shop to recore yours (probably most expensive, but will be bolt-in). Or find a suitable close enough from something newer and use that as Vern suggested.