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Dec 23, 2005 | 01:06 PM

screwloose2

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1948-1952 radiator

Does anyone have the specs for a OE radiator ( 48-52 ). I would like to know how many rows , row spacing , core thickness , row size and cacacity . Also has anyone tried the USRad triple flow yet ???
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Dec 25, 2005 | 08:10 PM

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Dec 25, 2005 | 08:35 PM

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I still have my original radiator that I can check for you if you want? I have never used or heard anything about US radiator. I do have a nice aluminum Ron Davis one though, that I'm very happy with.

Good luck.

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Dec 26, 2005 | 07:13 AM

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hot rod you sent me pictures of your radiator last week , i love it . Ron Davis quoted me 556 !!!! I want to know the origonal radiator specs because a lot of people are still using the OE radiator with no problem . I think the one in my truck is aftermarket junk which i need to replace before i finish the AC .
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Dec 26, 2005 | 12:43 PM

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I love it too.

I know they are high, but my dad asked them about a "teacher discount" and he got one (He is a teacher) so you may want to try and get some kind of discount (Worth a shot any way). I got got mine for my birthday, so I lucked out there. I will try to dig my old radiator out later today if I have time and measure it (I still have one Christmas gathering left later today, so it may be tomorrow). I had my original radiator converted to V8 Chevy and it cooled alright. Good luck.

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Dec 27, 2005 | 05:10 PM

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I measured my old radiator. It is a 3 row with a core thickness of about 2 inches. Not real sure on the rest but hope this little bit helps.

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Dec 27, 2005 | 06:48 PM

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thanks 48 , i kind of figured they were a 3 row . I at least want to put in a radiator that holds more water . I would still like to know how much water the origonal holds . I dont think i can go aluminum checkbook dont like aluminum .
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jeff