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

 

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