Hey folks, my old 48 f1 is in need of a radiator. Any suggestion as to what will bolt up to my original brackets. It has a Chrysler radiator in it now. Thanks in advance.

 

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Ever try Junkyard hunting?

 

I am going junk yard hunting. But I thought it would be nice to know any possible models of cars or trucks that would be a bolt in replacement. Like the rafdiator in the truck right now is from a Chrysler. But, a Chrysler what?? That 's why I am asking.I don't want a stock radiator for a flat head . I want a fairly large radiator to cool the 289 that sits in there. thanks

 

Do a search for radiator shops in your area, There is a shop near me in Anderson that is run by a couple of guys who were with Griffin. They can take what you have(with your mounting brackets) and make a new aluminum that will bolt in. As prices very I,m sure something like that will be several hundred dollars...but it's an option.
ED

 

Ed has a good point there , finding a local radiator repair shop with some experienced help ( freindly) ,who will be able to identify your radiator, thus narrowing your search.
Good Luck!

 

I guess maybe I asked the question wrong . I was only wanting to know if someone has found a radiator that will bolt in to the stock ford set up. I had planned to go to a parts yard, but it would be nice to know if any radiators out of cars or trucks would bolt right up. I fell pretty sure I can just drop this thing off at the radiator shop and let them have at it. But , my thinking was to find one in better condition than mine. And without buying a fancy aluminum radiator. So, with that being saud. Does any one know of a radiator that will bolt up to a stock ford f1 set up?? Like I said, it has a Chrysler radiator in it now. But, I just don't know what model Chrysler it cam out of. Thanks

 

You really should learn to use the search feature. Your quest would have been shortened significantly.

Bobbytnm used a Dodge radiator. He fabbed a radiator support to adapt it and it cools his 500ci Caddy nicely.

His gallery: 1949 Ford F1 4x2 - Radiator stuff

 

Here is a copy of a post from GreatNorthWoods indicating how he installed a mid 70's dodge truck rad. I just did a search and this seems to be the most common other than stock or new replacement from an aftermarket radiator supplier. I think US radiator and speedway seem to hold the top spot on the new replacement radiators other than aluminum. I would think it should be reasonably easy to find one from the mid 70's dodge at any wrecker.

I currently have my stock rad in at a local shop to see if it is worth keeping (on a second look it was in really good shape) and if the core is good, I will have it modified to work with my SBC inlet and outlet locations.

Happy hunting...

 

You know, I think you're right.Let me justr do that , and not bother you folks. Thanks

 

Hey Kusto. Thanks man.

 

Ditto! The radiator I used was originally for a mid-70s Dodge truck with the 360 engine. It is a three row radiator and cools my 350 very well. You can find this radiator for around $150. Although not a bolt-in, it takes very little fabrication to make it work. Two things I don't like about it are the cheezy plastic draincock which is easily replaced by a brass one from NAPA and the transmission cooler is in the top tank. I just used a separate cooler.

 

If you know of a junkyard that still has old iron look around for a larger '48-52 F-4 and up truck. The bigger trucks have three core radiators as opposed to the two core in a F-1 to F-3. I swapped in a three core from a F-6 parts truck into my F-1 panel last night.

Sorry, I can't help out with a newer radiator swap.

 

Don't sweat it man were all here for the same reason. Although with the increasing age of the veterans in the group, the search feature will likely provide you more accurate data than the recollection of some on here.

Creating a new thread also has its benefits too.