or v8 so I assumed they were the same.
56' radiator mount help
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56' radiator mount help
I ordered a new radiator and I'm having an issue mounting it because whoever installed the last one removed a piece to make it fit. The piece circled in the picture below n(shamelessly stolen from an ebay ad). I can't tell how that piece was connected...I wonder if I should attempt to get another one...or just put some metal straps on that side.
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B3C-16138-B .. Radiator Support / Obsolete
1953/56 F100/900 all I-6 & V8 engines.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 1 = 800-543-4959.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 17 = 800-476-9653.
1953/56 F100/900 all I-6 & V8 engines.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 1 = 800-543-4959.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 17 = 800-476-9653.
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Those brackets were rivoted to the radiator mount/support. Your best bet is to find a used one.
Where are you located? I've got a couple radiator mounts/supports laying around that might have the bracket you need. And did your truck have a V8 or a 6cyl stock. I might be wrong but I believe the 6cyl ones were different.
Where are you located? I've got a couple radiator mounts/supports laying around that might have the bracket you need. And did your truck have a V8 or a 6cyl stock. I might be wrong but I believe the 6cyl ones were different.
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I'm in California. I think when I looked up the vin it said it had a 272? The radiator I ordered didn't ask for v6 or v8 so I assumed they were the same. it would fit perfect if I had the missing piece. I'll paypal you some cash and shipping if you've got one...
Those brackets were rivoted to the radiator mount/support. Your best bet is to find a used one.
Where are you located? I've got a couple radiator mounts/supports laying around that might have the bracket you need. And did your truck have a V8 or a 6cyl stock. I might be wrong but I believe the 6cyl ones were different.
Where are you located? I've got a couple radiator mounts/supports laying around that might have the bracket you need. And did your truck have a V8 or a 6cyl stock. I might be wrong but I believe the 6cyl ones were different.
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I'll dig out the radiator mounts/supports I've got this weekend. And will check and see if the mounting brackets are ok.
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Radiator support is the SAME: 1953/56 F100/900 215/223 I-6 & and all V8's. See post 4.
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When I got started on my 54 F250 the radiator had been removed. It did not have the crossbars I noticed in the picture. Mine has the inline 6. Does anyone know if they all had the cross pieces, if so I would like to put them in to make it look original, not that anyone else would probably notice.
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When I got started on my 54 F250 the radiator had been removed. It did not have the crossbars I noticed in the picture. Mine has the inline 6. Does anyone know if they all had the cross pieces, if so I would like to put them in to make it look original, not that anyone else would probably notice.
I might be wrong but I don't think they started using the cross bars until 55.
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I will look at the radiator supports I just took off of my core support, if they are still useable to can have them. Hopefully I didn't beat them up too bad.
I'll check today and get back to you this evening.
Gary
I'll check today and get back to you this evening.
Gary
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Ohbrian,
CA is a big long state, more info would help. If you are in the north I can weld it for you if you end up needing it welded. I will look to see if I still have mine as I took them off for a custom radiator set-up, no promises as it was a few years ago.
CA is a big long state, more info would help. If you are in the north I can weld it for you if you end up needing it welded. I will look to see if I still have mine as I took them off for a custom radiator set-up, no promises as it was a few years ago.
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I checked my scrap pile and you are in luck, I have both radiator mounts. They were originally riveted in top and bottom with a couple of spot welds in the center area but they can be bolted back in without a problem.
If you want them just give me a PM with your address, all you need to do is pay the shipping.
Gary
If you want them just give me a PM with your address, all you need to do is pay the shipping.
Gary