Aluminum Radiator installed?

[aero3113]

I remember someone posted that they bought a aluminum radiator on ebay. I cant remember who it was,just curious if you ever got it installed.

[dezeldoc]

That was me! it is installed,i will get a few pics later and post them up.

[Young Ed]

Please post pictures. I've been planning to adapt one of their 49-52 car radiators into my 40 plymouth pickup. Cheaper then having one of the ones we have recored.

[dezeldoc]

Sorry it took so long, my computer took a dump again. here are the pics of the radiator, still need to put the hose clamps on but it is in.

[dezeldoc]

And another.

[P-12 Tommy]

Doc, That is one nice and clean engine compartment. Way to go! I wonder how much cooler it will run with the aluminum.

Tom

[aero3113]

Looks GREAT! Was it a direct bolt in or did you have to make some mods?

[dezeldoc]

Had to redrill 2 of the mounting holes other than that bolted right in.

[Andydodge]

Dezel, that looks good........couple of questions......what was it originally made for? and did it come with the recess in the top tank for the cap or did you get that done, if so was if for clearance?.........thanks, andyd

[Plymouthy Adams]

that setup is so cool he will have to stop every 40 miles or so just to defrost..

[dezeldoc]

Andy, it came just like that. i got it off ebay for 159 bucks brand spankin new! beats the heck out of the 475 i was quoted to recore my old one.

Tim, i hope it cools that good, don't forget i am in the desert. it has been at least 100 everyday for the past few weeks.

[Plymouthy Adams]

yeah..but its a DRY heat...it has been at the threshold and a bit over 100 here in Georgia for a spell also..with the rains that just came through the humidity is a killer..I stepped outside this morning at 7:30 and broke into a sweat just thinking about doing some work outdoors..I did go out and start some acid bathing of the hood...am now drenched...

[YukonJack]

Is that a 2 or 3 core? What is the little chain for, to hold the cap?

[JoelOkie]

Good look about it, and a hell of a good price. Joel

[dezeldoc]

This is the 2 core, it should cool just fine on this little motor. yep the chain is so you don't loose the cap. i pulled a bone head move when i started putting it all back together, i rough set the valves on the stand and put the motor back in for mock up and forgot about it, now i can't get to it with the split manifold on it.

[1937 Dodge]

Clean looking installation of the radiator. Your engine compartment is real clean too. What Carter B&B carbs are you running on your dual setup? Are they matching ? Thanks.

[dezeldoc]

Thanks, they are a matching set of 50 carbs. i even got the stock heater to fit back in it, i wasn't sure it would fit with the dual carbs but i just turned the fuel line over and it fits!

Edited July 11, 2010 by dezeldoc

[rockable]

I bought one of the '52 aluminum radiators but it won't fit in my '41.........not even with modification. It's just too wide. I'm going to see if the seller will take it back. I'm going to offer him my old radiator as a pattern to have some new ones made. Do the 46-48's take the same radiator as the 41? What years share the 41 radiator?

Thanks

[teardrop puller]

rockable

If the guy will not take the radiator back, PM me as I would like to buy one for my P18. I am planning on ordering one, but will wait a few days for your response. That way you will not be left hanging.

kai

[Plymouthy Adams]

I originally got one that was a guaranteed fit for the 51..less than impressed, returned it and had to go another route..

[JerseyHarold]

rockable

If the guy will not take the radiator back, PM me as I would like to buy one for my P18. I am planning on ordering one, but will wait a few days for your response. That way you will not be left hanging.

kai

I recently bought an original used '49-50 radiator for my '51 business coupe and was told by many on the forum here that they don't interchange.

I'd recommend measuring both the '52 radiator and the P18 radiator to be sure.