Radiator question
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Mountain Pass
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From: North West Arkansas
Radiator question
Are all radiators brass?
I would love to have a radiator with a shiny brass top.
I'm positive my original radiator has been replaced with a aftermarket model.
Just curious about the brass thing.
is it possible to get one for 78' F100?
thanks,
Mike
I would love to have a radiator with a shiny brass top.
I'm positive my original radiator has been replaced with a aftermarket model.
Just curious about the brass thing.
is it possible to get one for 78' F100?
thanks,
Mike
More Turbo
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 530
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From: W. Wisc
Brass hasn't been commonly used in radiators for 15+ years. Probably a lot longer. Brass has the best thermal conductivity of radiator materials but it is expensive and heavy. Aluminum won over the carmakers for those reasons a long time ago. Cheaper and lighter.
But you have an old vehicle, and it may be possible to find a brass radiator as a resoration part. No idea as I have no experience there. But there are forum sponsors that specialize in older truck parts, so I'd start there.
-Dave
But you have an old vehicle, and it may be possible to find a brass radiator as a resoration part. No idea as I have no experience there. But there are forum sponsors that specialize in older truck parts, so I'd start there.
-Dave
