Im the original poster. I'm not obsessed with originality, but I try to stay original as long as it's not costing me lots of money. I do have the top bracket for my radiator shell, it's just not installed in the picture. The only problem I now see in using my present radiator is that the lower exit tube turns straight up, where the original was straight horizontal. So, I cant use the nice factory made formed lower hose with my present radiator. Instead I have to use a flexible hose. Other than that, I don't see much of an issue. I have, however, located a correct truck radiator that looks good, at a good price. So, I'll probably spring for it and hope that it doesn't need any repairs.
Mike Burns 1940 Chev 1/2 ton 1953 Chev 1/2 ton 1953 Ford Victoria 1950 Studebaker Starlight Coupe
Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum
Mike , I apologize for helping to get off topic.... One of your questions was if a 54 Radiator would be the same.
I've attached a screenshot from GM Truck Parts Catalog, indicates same part number for 47-53 Comm and 54-55 ( 1st series) 1/2,3/4 Ton .
Ron - - Dusty53 "you can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell" " They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel"
