48 f6 radiator help!

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Feb 15, 2012 | 06:12 PM

fisherman_chuck

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48 f6 radiator help!

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?

Feb 16, 2012 | 09:24 AM

GreatNorthWoods

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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...

Feb 16, 2012 | 11:38 AM

Jeff and Nicolle

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trying to do it on a college budget. What is yall's suggestions?

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.

Feb 16, 2012 | 12:15 PM

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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.