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Old 12-09-2013, 07:48 PM
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radiator question

Is this the correct radiator for my 52 F1 with a straight 6
 
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Looks about like the one in my '49 F4.
 
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Old 12-09-2013, 08:16 PM
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It looks about right.

Do you have any pics of your truck?

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Originally Posted by old_dan
It looks about right.

Do you have any pics of your truck?

Dan
Here ya go, thanks for the help.

 
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Good looking truck

The radiator looks right to me.

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Cool truck!! But then I'm partial to a 52!!

What is that other project looking truck in the background??

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That's a 48-51 flathead 6 cyl because of the angle the top tube is positioned. For 52 6 cyl motors, the upper tube came out at 90* and not 45* like the 48-51 flathead 6. The 45* angle will not allow for a proper installation of the upper radiator hose unless the upper inlet is changed to 90*. Otherwise, the radiator is the same.

I may have the correct 52 OHV 6 radiator. I'll need to check.

Couple of reference pictures for you.




 
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