1953 flathead radiator help

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May 4, 2018 | 08:17 AM

mod22

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1953 flathead radiator help

Looking for a stock looking radiator for 1953 f100 with flathead. Called mid fifty 4 to 5 week wait. Midwest is nearly 1,000 dollars. Anyone have any good places to get them in a shorter time frame for around 500.

May 4, 2018 | 09:13 AM

merten

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You are in a unique position with the '53 with the flathead. 1 year manufacture for that combination. I had to replace my radiator and didn't want to spend a lot, so I went with a '52 flathead radiator and adapted it.
I see US Radiator lists them for our trucks but it looks like you have to go through a dealer. The price looks like it is in your budget?
Ford Truck, 1953-56 V8 Flathead Radiator

May 4, 2018 | 09:24 AM

jmadsen

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Ive got a stock 53 flathead radiator in good shape with shroud I'd sell you.
ill look for pictures.

May 4, 2018 | 09:32 AM

jmadsen

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if your interested in an original /lightly used one give me a shout,
Thanks
Josh
Located in Utah.

May 4, 2018 | 01:14 PM

ALBUQ F-1

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That's in amazing shape, Josh!

May 4, 2018 | 02:09 PM

jmadsen

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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1

That's in amazing shape, Josh!

I agree. It still has the 53 saddle attached to it as well.
it needs a new home besides in my driveway..

May 6, 2018 | 10:23 AM

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U. S. Radiator makes one for your truck in either aluminum or copper/brass. Aluminum will be cheaper. They supply from local distributors/dealers. You can do a search on their site for one near you.

Aluminum: Ford Truck, 1953-56 V8 Flathead Aluminum Radiator

Copper: Ford Truck, 1953-56 V8 Flathead Radiator

The aluminum radiator for my F1 with a SBF Windsor is $450.00 through their local dealer in Phoenix, AZ.

Philip