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I located a possible replacement for my missing radiator. I tried Rockauto,who didnt have it, but radiator express did
Has anyone installed one of Radiator expresse's in a 57-60 F100 ? or up.
Were there any fit or other issues?
I guess theyre nice shiny brushed aluminum. It will look like putting bright lipstick on a fugley woman. Not sure I want that.
I notice too, it states the radiator has a GM hose set up...whats that?
Can anyone suggest other sites they have purchased a new radiator for their PUs ?
I'll search around on line and here in town too.
Here's their cat. info on it:
100% aluminum radiator made for 1957-1960 Ford pickups with a GM hose setup. Important to check hose positions prior to purchase, this item has bottom hose passenger side.
$340/400 224075
4 row extreme cooling. Check space available for fit and look at our high CFM fans for adequate cooling.
Core Dimensions: 20 tall x 23 wide x 2 thick
Overall Dimensions h x w: 26.25 tall (with cap) x 27.50 wide
Core Thickness: 2.75
Hose Location:Top Middle, Bottom Passenger
Tank Width: 3 1/8
Rows: 4
Tank Construction: Aluminum
Core Construction: Aluminum
Inlet Diameter: 1 1/2
Outlet Diameter: 1 3/4
TOC: YES (1/8-27 NPT)
Mount: Bracket Mounted
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Okay so there is a ton of radiators out there that are made for your truck with GM connections. This only works with SB swaps. Look at Champion radiators on Ebay, you can spray the aluminum radiators matte black ( On aluminum I have used VHT vinyl dye) it binds and has been a great little secret for years. Also works on cast iron and doesn't flake or hide casting like paint does.
Okay so there is a ton of radiators out there that are made for your truck with GM connections. This only works with SB swaps. Look at Champion radiators on Ebay, you can spray the aluminum radiators matte black ( On aluminum I have used VHT vinyl dye) it binds and has been a great little secret for years. Also works on cast iron and doesn't flake or hide casting like paint does.
Ebay. I found a 3 core radiator listed for 61-64 F250 truck with a Y block. $160 with free shipping. It will fit a 60 I believe. 53-56 Ford truck radiator for $139. rice came down. Last time I looked them up they were listed at $211
Nice catch. If you look below at other offerings they have including 3 and 4 row radiators for those year trucks. $216 for a 3 row and $266 for the 4 row radiator. I'll have to look back at the ad I found for the 61-64 trucks and see the difference in dimensions because they sell those style radiators for a cheaper price.
Ebay. I found a 3 core radiator listed for 61-64 F250 truck with a Y block. $160 with free shipping. It will fit a 60 I believe. 53-56 Ford truck radiator for $139. rice came down. Last time I looked them up they were listed at $211
prices are fine,but these have been 2 ad 3 core. I mentioned in my post i wanted a radiator equal to whatever was oem in it. Does anyone know for sure what size my pickup most likely came with? again, its a 6 cyl 3sp.
Nice catch. If you look below at other offerings they have including 3 and 4 row radiators for those year trucks. $216 for a 3 row and $266 for the 4 row radiator. I'll have to look back at the ad I found for the 61-64 trucks and see the difference in dimensions because they sell those style radiators for a cheaper price.
the othe thing is the lower outlet is on passenger side. on mine and top is center. has anyone on this forum used these?
Champion Radiators are plenty good... I’m an authorized dealer and sell them on our site and ebay. There are ones made for our trucks with either a swap or normal ford engine... I used the CC5760CH on my 57 since I swapped in a 289 (also works with I-6 and chevy 350) with the fan kit relay kit.
if the lower hose in on the driver side, you’ll want this one.
CC5760FD This is a 57-60 F100 Direct Replacement "High Quality Aluminum Radiator" With A Lifetime Warranty for DIRECT REPLACEMENT OF STOCK RADIATOR
These also have transmission cooler.
This is a direct replacement 3 Row Pro Series Radiator for our 1957-1960 F100 Ford Pickup Trucks where we installed a 1960’s 289 V8 (LOWER HOSE IS ON DRIVER'S SIDE).
These Champion Cooling Systems radiators are manufactured at their ISO certified facility and are made employing the highest standards of quality using the highest grades of aluminum which are constructed with 100% welded seams, brazed core technology and ZERO epoxy.
Lifetime Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty
Installation using original mounts with little to no modification
FEATURES:
· Aircraft Grade Aluminum 2mm thick Tanks and Fittings
· Billet Fill Neck
· OEM Style Brass Petcock
· All Aluminum Including the Brackets
· 3/8” Spaced Tubes
· Brazed Core Technology
· 100% Tig Welded
· 14-16 Fins per Inch
Let me know if you have any questions on these radiators... happy to answer and/or help. No matter where you buy them, they should work just fine. we’ve had excellent luck with them.
Champion Radiators are plenty good... I’m an authorized dealer and sell them on our site and ebay. There are ones made for our trucks with either a swap or normal ford engine... I used the CC5760CH on my 57 since I swapped in a 289 (also works with I-6 and chevy 350) with the fan kit relay kit.
if the lower hose in on the driver side, you’ll want this one.
CC5760FD This is a 57-60 F100 Direct Replacement "High Quality Aluminum Radiator" With A Lifetime Warranty for DIRECT REPLACEMENT OF STOCK RADIATOR
These also have transmission cooler.
This is a direct replacement 3 Row Pro Series Radiator for our 1957-1960 F100 Ford Pickup Trucks where we installed a 1960’s 289 V8 (LOWER HOSE IS ON DRIVER'S SIDE).
These Champion Cooling Systems radiators are manufactured at their ISO certified facility and are made employing the highest standards of quality using the highest grades of aluminum which are constructed with 100% welded seams, brazed core technology and ZERO epoxy.
Lifetime Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty
Installation using original mounts with little to no modification
FEATURES:
· Aircraft Grade Aluminum 2mm thick Tanks and Fittings
· Billet Fill Neck
· OEM Style Brass Petcock
· All Aluminum Including the Brackets
· 3/8” Spaced Tubes
· Brazed Core Technology
· 100% Tig Welded
· 14-16 Fins per Inch
Let me know if you have any questions on these radiators... happy to answer and/or help. No matter where you buy them, they should work just fine. we’ve had excellent luck with them.
Thanks for jumpin in there to straighten the conversation out . I dont want to have the slightest error and find it doent fit or is sub par for my present or future needs. Ill go do some measurements and compare with the the 3 or even the 4 core.
I have a Champion in my 64 with electric fans for my 466cu in engine. I needed a bit more room than the factory super camper special copper/brass rad could offer me, I launched it into the radiator when doing some spirited driving and it costs over $500 to re-core it here, so it was an expensive lesson. Aluminum unit for 750HP has treated me well and I run a 2000 Ford Contour Electric Fan set up with it.
I will be buying a Champion for my 57 as well when the time comes.
12-14-2018, 03:39 PM
