Originally Posted by 49f3dls

I don't think anyone was really trying to personally give you a hard time. With all of the good reports that company has had with a lot of the builds done with their product your comment to "not use them" for the reason you were rejecting the product was silly. The "defect" can hardly be seen unless you put the ruler there. It most likely doesn't effect the cooling function. Unless you pointed it out once installed even an "ACCA" judge probably wounldn't notice it. It is almost hard to believe you rejected 3 versions of this from one company and didn't like one from another company. This is suppose to be a fun hobby and most members on here want things done right and to look good but not to the point of being detriminal to the hobby.
We all enjoy seeing and hearing about projects and builds. Ask questions, give advice, post pictures, make mistakes but don't get upset when someone disagrees with you. Hell the differences of opinions are what makes this a great forum.
Hope to see more of your build soon.
Dave S

Originally Posted by raytasch

I purchased a Champion, configured to install a SBC in my 1949 F4. The mounting flange holes were punched wrong as to position the radiator too low where it hit the truck mounting brackets. I called Champion and they offered to ship a new radiator, that they had had this problem surface before. They said I could redrill the holes and the radiator would still be warranted in their system. Since I was readying the truck for A TS event, I drilled the mounting holes and installed it. The radiator worked fine till I found a brass replacement, original looking at a bargain price at a Ford National meet. The Champion looked to be well made, I just did not like the looks of an aluminum radiator in an F4. A dusting of semi gloss black paint would not mask the fact it was an aluminum radiator.
This radiator is available at extremely low cost plus shipping in the original packing if anyone is interested.
BTW, it is the same as an F1