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Feb 11, 2010 | 05:48 AM

HILLBILLY BOB

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What radiator are you using ?

I am going to put a 302 & aod trans in my 51 F1,what radiator are you guys using?

Feb 11, 2010 | 06:03 AM

tlb

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I bought an original style radiator from Hot Rods Trucks last year. It was made by US radiator. It fit right in the original location. I am running a 302 with a C4 trans.

Terry

Feb 11, 2010 | 08:02 AM

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I am running a radiator from a 75 Dodge P/U. Only slight mods to the mounting flanges needed to mount to the bracket. Best part, only $149 at the local parts house and easily available.

Feb 11, 2010 | 09:02 AM

HD74

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I got mine from Cool Craft, a 4 row for the flathead. They also make them for your application.

http://www.coolcraft.com/

Feb 11, 2010 | 11:05 AM

bobbytnm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mechmagcn

I am running a radiator from a 75 Dodge P/U. Only slight mods to the mounting flanges needed to mount to the bracket. Best part, only $149 at the local parts house and easily available.

Ditto, my radiator is from a mid 70's Dodge 3/4 ton truck with a big block. I'm running a 500ci Caddy in my 49.

Bobby

Feb 11, 2010 | 03:45 PM

BACAGrizz

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From: Moore (or less), OK.

289, C-4, using the stock 1956 radiator. It worked fine in AK and so far the few times I have driven it in OK. Haven't driven in 100° plus weather yet. Only the mid 80's.

Feb 11, 2010 | 07:37 PM

dongc1

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I have a PRC aluminum radiator in my 49. Running a 350 with 700r4 trans. Ran it with the AC on and 105' outside, all last summer and never had a problem. Some trips were 250 miles @ 70 MPH.

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Feb 11, 2010 | 09:42 PM

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72 Plymouth Satellite ( thanks George ) fits fine with some cuting and welding.

Feb 11, 2010 | 10:06 PM

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woodyf1

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From: Edmonton Alberta

i am currently have a good freind who is designing me a custom one off all aluminum rad with aluminum side frames and mounts for the elec fan c/w sight glass true braided hose connections and overflow with sight glass as well the trans cooler also will have a custom bracket so nothing hangs on the core. hes the best rad man i know

Feb 15, 2010 | 07:27 PM

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Got mine from MF original copper top ,they said it will cool anything you can put in it. Don't know not running yet. Hopefully will get it going this year.