In my "Brothers Truck" catalog, it lists a brand new heavy duty radiator for $280. I wouldn't even mess with the 50+ year old radiator, especially if it's a working truck. I would get the new beefed up radiator, flush the engine and heater and put a 50/50 antifreeze/water mix in it and be done and reliable for years. There are other vendors to choose from, "Brothers" is just what I had handy.
Scott


Scott Ward

2 1948 1.5-ton Loadmasters
The red one and The snow pusher
1 1950 3100
1 1955.1 Chevy 6500
1 1954 Chevy 6500 2-Ton
1 1955 1st Series COE 5700
1 1963 K20 (454)
1 1964 C10 (350)
1 1951 1.5-ton Dump Truck
1953 and a 1956 Ford F800

Raising a teenager is like trying to nail Jello to a tree!