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Dec 9, 2013 | 07:48 PM

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puddle

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radiator question

Is this the correct radiator for my 52 F1 with a straight 6

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Dec 9, 2013 | 08:09 PM

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raytasch

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Looks about like the one in my '49 F4.

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Dec 9, 2013 | 08:16 PM

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It looks about right.

Do you have any pics of your truck?

Dan

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Dec 9, 2013 | 08:21 PM

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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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Dec 9, 2013 | 09:10 PM

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Good looking truck

The radiator looks right to me.

Bobby

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Dec 10, 2013 | 12:22 AM

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

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

Dan

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Dec 10, 2013 | 09:58 AM

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51PanelMan

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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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