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#60876 05/25/2006 6:15 AM | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 204 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2004 Posts: 204 | I am ready to start thinking about my putting my radiator back in the truck ('52 AD 3100). I really like the looks of the aluminum one but they are really pricey. Does anyone know of a good but reasonable place to find one? Any advantages / disadvantages on going with the aluminum? | | |
#60877 05/25/2006 1:08 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 | Best price around I bought from Jegs
26x19 part # 055551174 for $169.99 inc frt.
turned out real well, I'm satisfied it cools extremely well. | | |
#60878 05/26/2006 4:04 AM | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 204 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2004 Posts: 204 | Thanks for the information Gazim. I looked it up and isn't that a radiator for a v-8?
I guess that I should mention that I am looking for the original radiator for the 6 cylinder. | | |
#60879 05/26/2006 12:40 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 | YUP it is for a 8, I didn't look but they usually have other sizes. sorry | | |
#60880 05/26/2006 2:57 PM | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 920 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 920 | Maybe the A.D. trucks are different, but the stock radiator in my I6 truck is the same as the one that came with the 283 and 327 of the same year. | | |
#60881 05/26/2006 3:40 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 | The number of cylinders in the engine the radiator is advertised for doesn't matter-
What you should be looking at is the dimensions, number of rows, outlet hose locations and diameters, and mounting flange specs.
It would be great if there is an 'off the rack' aluminum radiator out there the bolts right into the radiator mounts, but since the flanges are brazed on at an angle on the stock one, I'd be a bit surprised if there were.
'51 Chevy 1/2 ton w/'62 261, HEI, offy, fentons, dual carter/webbers, t-5 & 12 bolt posi
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#60882 05/27/2006 1:27 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 | Well the one i purchased from speedway was 4 core, right top and left bottom hose locations when facing the radiator from the front. I had to fabricate mounting brackets myself but not very difficult when the radiator is lthe right size, | | |
#60883 05/28/2006 4:07 PM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Griffin Radiator has one that looks original and bolts in like original and is aluminum. Or so they say, I am interested but want to see at least a picture of what I will be spending my money on. I called and asked if they could email a picture, they said all they had was the engineering drawing. I have yet to get it.
I will try again, but if they can't show me what I am buying before I hand over the money they don't need my business.
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#60884 05/28/2006 4:31 PM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | and it definitely won't be cheap or even economical from Griffin..... so check your checkbook first. | | |
#60885 05/28/2006 8:00 PM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | I know they are not cheap from Griffin, but I believe they are of excelent quality.
I want a very reliable and nicely put together truck. The cost is not my first concern. | | |
#60886 05/29/2006 5:07 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 | The aluminum radiators from Speedway are fine quality and as Gazim says, they come without the mounting flanges attached. So, you could get the radiator from them and mark where you want the flanges and then have either a radiator shop or a welding shop heli-arc them for you.
'51 Chevy 1/2 ton w/'62 261, HEI, offy, fentons, dual carter/webbers, t-5 & 12 bolt posi
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