The V/8 notation in the add is due to the fact that the top hose fitting is 1 1/2 inch and bottom hose fitting is 1 3/4 inch on these radiators. Older engines use 1 ¼ inch top and 1 1/2-inch bottom. This can be overcome by using a hose with two different sized ends for the bottom hose (available from some vendors such as Classic Parts # 82-125 ) For the top you can replace the thermostat housing for a later model that is 1 ½ inch. There have been some radiators on Ebay in the past with the smaller lower opening but not lately.


1954 Chevy 1300 engine 235 (1959)
1955 (first series) Chevy 3100 engine 261 (1957)
1927 (other brand) Model T- engine 327 (1968)