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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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My Poor Heads

So the other day I lent my '66 F250 4X4 to my brother (that will never happen again). Since he is just 11 he is a cautious driver (he only drives 25). I normally drive at the trucks comfortable top speed (55). Anyway, when he got back I jumped n it to leave and happen to glance at the temperature gauge. 230 DEGREES Luckily, nothing cracked I had known for some time that the radiator was full of hard water so I had white vinegar in the radiator which has made no difference. I would like to go to a 4 core radiator anyway.

Truck and Car Shop has a radiator listed for 66-67 2X4's. They also list a radiator for a '65. My grandpa has a '65 F250 4X4 he bought new. The two radiators are identical.

Which one will fit?

Also, the '61 - '64 look like the same mounting holes just with a different top tank. Will they fit?
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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whoa whoa whoa.... back the train up... u lent your truck to your "11" year old brother??? WTH???
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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He needed a vehicle to go gopher hunting. Up here in Montana we learn to drive at a young age (6-7 range).
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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It's awesome how different the country is in different areas. I read that and was thinking, "Age 11...driving a truck? That's about right. In Kansas they are driving combines at that age!" HA!
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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lol can he even reach the pedals and see over the hood at the same time? cause i kno with my huge steering wheel i even have troubles at times.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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I've been driving tractor since 7, combine since 9, semi since 8 (etc.)
My brother is about 5' 7".
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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If it mounts just make sure the outlets are in the same area.

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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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tell that kid brother of yours that he needs to watch the gauges when he's driving old vehicles

and I hear ya....I was raised in a very rural part of Texas and was driving through town to the hardware store for my dad at about 12 or so. Noboby cared as long as you weren't acting like a fool.
 
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I have a 65 f100 and found that the 66 f250 parts truck I have the rad mounts differently. I would take a close look at which side of the rad bolts to the core support.
 
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