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Radiator
Where can I get a new radiator for my stock truck? Most places I have looked are for street rod applications. I am still running a flat head engine. Might try aluminum, mine has a couple of holes in it and by the time I take it in and get it cleaned and fixed, I just might as well get a new one, any help would be great. thanks Gary
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They are available if a little spendy for brass compared with overseas aluminium. Maybe $600 to $700?
Or even a little less, maybe $500? They make them to order 32-57 trucks, two week lead time, New three row brass
Poke around at http://www.cgfordparts.com
They are available if a little spendy for brass compared with overseas aluminium. Maybe $600 to $700?
Or even a little less, maybe $500? They make them to order 32-57 trucks, two week lead time, New three row brass
Poke around at http://www.cgfordparts.com
Phantom of the Phorum
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Welcome to FTE!
Mid Fifty carries them.
This is for the Flathead V8: 1953-54 Ford F-100 Radiator Flat Head 2&2, Straight Outlets - 8005
You might find them cheaper, but I don't think you'll find better service.
Mid Fifty carries them.
This is for the Flathead V8: 1953-54 Ford F-100 Radiator Flat Head 2&2, Straight Outlets - 8005
You might find them cheaper, but I don't think you'll find better service.
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I just had my radiator serviced locally. It has the original tanks but, it had been re cored back in 1996. Has a 4 row core.
The shop manager told me about $500 to re core to high efficiency 4 row core if mine was no good.
It was ok and was $90 to rod it out. Looks new. Maybe all yours needs is a good clean.
The shop manager told me about $500 to re core to high efficiency 4 row core if mine was no good.
It was ok and was $90 to rod it out. Looks new. Maybe all yours needs is a good clean.
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I had mine recored (4-row) 12 years ago, before copper went crazy. It was about $150... But nothing compares to copper. It's repairable, it cools best. Many of the cheaper aluminum radiators can't be rodded out, have glued-on tanks, etc. Truly a case of getting what you pay for.
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Champion has to customize their '53-'56 radiator for the flathead V8. It's around $370 +shipping.
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I find a lot of stuff on Craigslist.
I bought a spare F1 radiator today that was once recored, and it came with a shroud for $30. It will need to be roded and cleaned.
I must say it is noticeably lighter than the original Ford radiator I have. Locally it cost about $175 to rod and clean.
All this to say go with a copper core, and if you can save your original I think it is a good investment.
Your radiator guy should be able to assess the deterioration, leaks are not an issue unless the core is rotten.
I bought a spare F1 radiator today that was once recored, and it came with a shroud for $30. It will need to be roded and cleaned.
I must say it is noticeably lighter than the original Ford radiator I have. Locally it cost about $175 to rod and clean.
All this to say go with a copper core, and if you can save your original I think it is a good investment.
Your radiator guy should be able to assess the deterioration, leaks are not an issue unless the core is rotten.
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A local shop who builds radiators:
The Brassworks
thebrassworks.net
49-53 flathead 4 row core radiator. $949.00
C&C Early Ford Parts, Escondido, Ca : 7RT-7009A. $609.00
and a little closer to you VanPelt Sales : http://www.vanpeltsales.com
None listed but he should have a lead for you. Mac the owner will answer, great business.
The Brassworks
thebrassworks.net
49-53 flathead 4 row core radiator. $949.00
C&C Early Ford Parts, Escondido, Ca : 7RT-7009A. $609.00
and a little closer to you VanPelt Sales : http://www.vanpeltsales.com
None listed but he should have a lead for you. Mac the owner will answer, great business.
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