Last night I had a bug in my butt over my Dodge radiator that is NOT so proudly mounted in my engine compartment. I decided to dig into some of the radiator reman catalogs we have under the counter since it was slow. After flipping pages for 10 minutes I came across one that looked like it would fit the opening of the 64 F100 without chopping a thing. Luckily we carry 200 plus radiators in stock and that one actually happened to be sitting on the shelf. I pulled it out of the box and began measuring every possible diamention I could think of. The only problem is that is a cheapish glass reinforced plastic tank aluminum core radiator made by ready-rad. The good news is that the mounting tabs are bolt on. So you can swap them around for rear mount applications. It is meant to cool a big blocks which is good. So I brought all the info I wrote down with me and popped the hood when I came home. That is after I saw the new floor pans my wife bought me for my birthday, she needs to be better at hiding things... The new radiator matches the original radiator core mounting holes. So if you are like me and don't care if your far from stock truck has newer radiator planted in it , look for one that comes from a 1976 F100 with a 460 (7.5L).

Ready-Rad part # 43-3433.

Specifications:
Dimensions: 19 1/4" x 26 1/4" x 2"
Rows: 3
Tank Inlet: 3" x 26 7/8"
Tank Outlet: 3" x 26 7/8"
Hose Inlet: 1 3/4"; Top Right
Hose Outlet: 2"; Bottom Left
TOC: 12"

I'll post more on it once I get the thing home and installed. Oh and I certainly will not complain about the price of it. Since it is only $135 compared to the $450 price tag of some of the stock ones I have seen floating around out there.

 

Thanks Mark, great info. If recall, there are about 3 or 4 difference size 61-66 radiators, would not think it difficult swapping, howerever, learned differently in swapping 65 smaller radiator for larger 66, what a nightmare, not only the inlet/outlet position but also outer/inner radiator mounts. Thanks for the heads up, bookmarked for future reference. Thanks again!.

 

The other good thing about the radiator I listed above is that it also has an inlet with 2 different sizes. You cut off the smaller one if you don't need it. The one in the link is not from my store and it differs slightly but you get the idea. Proliance Ready Rad 433433 - Proliance Ready-Rad Radiators - Overview - SummitRacing.com

 

The specs you listed match D3TZ8005B which replaced C6TZ8005C.

Fits: 1966/67 F100/250 352 2WD.

Fits: 1973/76 F100/350 360/390 / Use with Xtra Cooling or A/C.

Fits: 1973/74 F100/350 460 / Use with standard cooling w/o A/C.

This radiator was not used after 1974 in 460's.
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D3TZ8005G .. SUPER Cooling Radiator - 4 Row / 24 11/16" high x 26 7/32" wide x 2 5/8" thick.

Fits: 1973/76 F100/350 360/390 / 1973/79 F100/350 460.

The Super Cooling radiator uses a different core support.
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1965 uses a different radiator than 1966. The mounting flanges are not the same, as they are on the opposite side.

B9TZ8005K .. 352 Radiator

Fits: 1965 F100/250 2WD // 1965/67 F350 // 1965/66 F100/250 4WD.

 

LOL Bill that is why I listed my post as "possible alternative radiators" and gave the year of my truck. I know there are at least 22 different configurations of radiators for each engine combination out there. I was posting what the search criteria for the chain store I work at requires to pull that out. Hmm maybe I should have pointed that out. Not that any radiator from a 76 with a 460 will fit all our combinations. Even the example picture I posted from summit is different then the one I was holding last night. And even if it comes right down to it, a bolt on mounting flange is a huge bennifiet when trying to get your truck moving. You can make your own flanges to bolt it in where it needs to go.

 

That is exactly my point, why I typed all those fracatta specs and applications.

As you know, not everyone will read and copy down this info correctly.

Then what could happen?

They'll head to a wrecking yard, pull a Stupor Duper Super Cooling Radiator out of a '73/79 F100/350 460...and discover...it will not fit.

After 1974, the only radiator available in the 460 was the 4 row Super Cooling radiator.

This same radiator will also be found in most 1973/74 460's, because t'other radiator was only used with standard cooling.

The Super Cooling radiator uses a different core support than a truck without it.

 

I know I am resurrecting this post but I didn't want to make a new one and lose the original info. I finally got around to installing the 43-3433 we carried at my store.

The swap was very simple once I took out the grinder and took care of the upper corners of the radiator so it would slide between the radiator core support vertical bars. I made new mounting holes in the radiator flanges to match the original J-nut locations in the vertical bars. The upper and lower radiator hoses are closer inboard as are the transmission cooler connections. The only major challange I had was the radiator cap is offset to the driverside and just makes contact with the bottom of the hood. I can close the hood but worry the cap will wear a hole in itself or the hood. I believe I can add a 1/4" spacer" to the radiator core support mounts on the frame to stand it up a little taller without making a noticable difference.

I will post pictures of it later today when I get home. I think it looks reall good without spending too much time, effort or money on it.

 

Mark;
Thanks for the repost; I'm only going to run a 360 in my 64; and recently aquired a radaitor from a 76 F250 salavage truck engine was a 400; hope it works. Or I'm going to purchase one new. My buddy is running a 302 in a 63 with a honda electric alunimum radiator.
His never over heats. I looking to keep old skool look in my current build though.
Again the part # might come in handy for me.

Mitch

 

I resently had to mod a radiator for the 63 f250 i bought... the shop wanted way too much to repair the original one the truck came with. SO, i had a extra rad from the 66 f100 and by reversing the mounting tabs from left to right, drilling some new holes for alignment and some 3/4 inch spacers between the support and tabs, it just barley cleared the hood and the lower part of the frame, the best part was i did not have to do any mods to the radiator support which will allow me to install a stock rad when the time comes.

 

Bill W;
I'll take that into consideration; didn't think about the height issue; hoepfully won't be one. I did had to adjust my support brackets on my 76 Highboy radiator I recently built.
Thanks.

Mitch

 

Read all postings. Thanks for info. I have a 63 f100 223 and just want to keep in running, for now. (I want it all stock in my future dream truck). any ideas on a part number for ready-rad that I could use. I am going to get a 433433 later today to see if that will work, but if it doesnt.... thank much.

I have been round and round on this and using epoxy putty galore to keep the water inside until I resolve this issue.

 

Oh that radiator is way too big for your 6 banger. When you go to the parts store ask to see the radiator catalog and bring in your measurements before you buy it. Otherwise you are just burning gas and time.

Check out the radiator from US Radiator. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...Q5fAccessories
The good thing is they can ship directly to your house. When you see the evibay link they have the measurements there.

 

Not familar with 63 radiator supports, with later models, the radiator can have either 'inner' or 'outer' mounts in attaching to the radiator support, suggest take note before ordering.

 

THank you! I'll do that, it's nice to have people who know what their talking about. Sometimes I feel like an alien with this truck.

 

First and Foremost; Welcome to the family of Ford Truck Enthusiast. Been there, estimate 95% of my post have been asking questions and still don't have a clue. Without the knowledge and assistance by FTE members I would never have been able to reassembly my 65. Looking forward to your input and don't hesitate asking questions. Again, welcome!!