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does anyone know what make/model will fit into a 1951 f1 with little modification?
i need (facing the radiator from the motor) top hose on the left and bottom on the right.
i want to know wich will fit with easy modifications
not too many radiator shops are willing to help with measurements and such so i need tech support please.... n
i need (facing the radiator from the motor) top hose on the left and bottom on the right.
i want to know wich will fit with easy modifications
not too many radiator shops are willing to help with measurements and such so i need tech support please.... n
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James3F1s Find a used 48 to 52 v8 4 outlet raditor.bolts right in have shop block 2 outlets you dont need. I have used rubber bolt in freze plugs to do this, cheap and worked.Cooled a 351 clevland ok
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The radiator I have has no leaks, but beyond that I can't guarantee anything because I've never driven it on the road for any length of time. When I bought the truck, it started and ran okay. I drove it about one mile to my house and into my garage and it's been parked there ever since. The truck hasn't been on the road legally since 1984. Before I pulled the the engine, it started and idled for up to 10 minutes or so with no leaks.
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We're trying to be helpful here, but you need to keep in mind that when you substitute a component for anything stock that you cross the line into the 'hotrodding' group and will find it necessary to make it up as you go.
Having a non-stock engine in your truck means you're not going to find a radiator that is made to fit without work or modifications on your part. That's just part of the fun of this hobby. Good luck.
Having a non-stock engine in your truck means you're not going to find a radiator that is made to fit without work or modifications on your part. That's just part of the fun of this hobby. Good luck.
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I had this issues about a year ago. I couldn't find a good used radiator that would fit right. Turns out iI had an old Chrysler radiator in my truck. (50 F-1) This last time around I broke down and bought a brand new radiator through Vintage Ford.. They are a little pricy but well worth it.One thing to remember they don't make the radiator until you order it.
Hope this helps..
Hope this helps..
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 04-Oct-02 AT 05:24 AM (EST)]I just put a new radiator in my 56. I found that buying a new one cost about the same as rebuilding my old one. Try http://www.usradiator.com/ . I bought mine from http://www.vintagepartsaz.com/. It's a good radiator, fits like stock and you can get them with the ports anyway you need them. Cost $300 plus shipping.