For you guys out there with modify trucks, I am asking which way did you go in the way of a raditor. Did you use a stock radiator or a modify one. Just need some info in that department.

 

I ordered a new rad made for my 51, everything cool so far.

 

I use a stock (6 cyl) radiator in front of my 351C. I also use an electric fan without a shroud. It has worked very well so far.

I plan on adding AC and towing an RV trailer with the rig though, and may need to upgrade after those additions. Time will tell.

 

I followed BobbyT's lead and ordered a radiator for a mid-70's Dodge P/U. Looks like it will work well for my set-up.

 

I installed an aluminum 2-row (1" tubes), stainless flex hoses, hav'nt fashioned a shroud yet...was gonna look at the universal stainless ones like Summit sells.
I think I have an air pocket in the system that I need to bleed out-temp guage and sender are new but seem to read a little high...I think its because of an air pocket.
If budget had been bigger I think I would have gone for a custom built copy of the original (all polished up)!
Ed

 

Go to the US Radiator and the RadiatorBarn websites, both places have great online catalogs that will give you all the dimensions on radiators from different makes and models. You can also get all the dimensions, including inlet/outlet size and locations as well as mounting bracket info.

After you have narrowed your search down you can order the radiator online or sometimes you can get lucky and pick one up from your local auto parts store.

If the inlet/outlet size doesn't match your engines inlet/outlet you can get step up/step down radiator hose bushings from NAPA Auto in 1/4" increments from 1 1/2" up to 3"

In my case I'm using a mid 70's Dodge truck radiator in my 49 F1 with a 500ci Caddy

I have heard that mid 70's Ford truck radiators are almost a direct bolt in for the 53-56 trucks

Happy hunting
Bobby

 

That shroud may drop the temp down abit. Had the same issue with a 350 in a Jeep CJ7 Built a shroud, and whalla.

 

My local radiatorplace made me up a Commodore one with the necks adjusted to suit for my 52!

Just take your measurements to one of the local places and one of the mid 80s/early 90s car radiators will do the job behind your clevo!

 

IM using a stock 6 banger with a 302/c4. I cant run a stock fan though. The blades go halfway through the lower hose with my setup.
I havent hooke dit up yet but I will have an electric fan.

 

I ordered one from Mid-Fifty with the copper top says it can handle anything you can throw at it. Don't know yet , not running. i also picked up a fancy stainless mounting bracket with it. Looks good hope it cools as good. Time will tell. Getting closer each day.

 

Griffin 2 row radiator. 1 1/4" tubes. Core thinkness 2 3/4". Tank width 3". Special order with mounting bracket attached flush with the engine side of the radiator instead of the center of the radiator (this created more room for the fan - radiator sits closer to the front of the pickup). Modified the radiator support so the radiator sits lower - top of the radiator tank almost even with the top of the radiator valance, I also added two mounting brackets to the radiator support for the overflow tank. Custom fan shroud with electric puller fan. Used ford shock absorber bushings between the radiator support and the mounting brackets to isolate the radiator from vibration. Looks great and performs well.

Shane
1956 F100

 

Thats what I bought, it is scary close to bolting right in. Just need to relocate a few mounting holes. If I remember correctly a brand new alumnum model i < $100 US.

 

Cool,

I don't remember, its been several years now and more than a few good parties but I don't think I paid more than $125 for my radiator from the local parts store

Bobby

 

Looks good from this side!

 

Hey E William...remember if your engine is newly rebuilt and under 3000 miles, it may run a little hotter than normal. Mine still does at 2000 miles after the rebuild but is getting better. The shroud helps especially in stop and go traffic.
Dan