James_Douglas Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Hi All, I just received a core radiator for my 1949. Old, but the frame and tanks are in good shape. The honeycomb is shot. I noticed however that the mounting brackets, soldered or welded to the frame sides are slightly different. Can owners of 1949 (send series) and 1950 Chrysler & Desoto's do me a favor? I would like to see a photo the upper side mounting bracket on the radiator. On one of mine the bracket itself (not the frame side) is a straight part. On the other after the top bolt hole it curves toward the rear. Odd, very odd. So, some comparison photos would help me figure out it one of mine is wrong, or if they just used different ones at different times in production. They are both otherwise correct. Details and details... Thanks, James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Have you tried to fit it into the cradle to see how it sits? The brackets may be bent like that for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb1949 Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 This is my 49 Chrysler radiator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 I have seen pics of 1940's Chryslers that appear to have different shaped radiators for the 6 & 8 cylinder versions, the 8's appear to have a much wider radiator, I would assume that the 8 cylinder De Soto also had the wider radiator too...... no 8 cylinder mopars were available ex factory here in Oz from the post war period so I can't offer any local pics to help but am interested to see if the 6/8 thing is a reason for the differences.........regards, andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 (edited) I have seen pics of 1940's Chryslers that appear to have different shaped radiators for the 6 & 8 cylinder versions, the 8's appear to have a much wider radiator, I would assume that the 8 cylinder De Soto also had the wider radiator too...... no 8 cylinder mopars were available ex factory here in Oz from the post war period so I can't offer any local pics to help but am interested to see if the 6/8 thing is a reason for the differences.........regards, andyd Shown are both a 1942-48 Chrysler eight cylinder radiator (Huge/odd shaped ) and a 1950 Chrysler Eight cylinder radiator similar to theChryslerr and DeSoto six cylinder radiator. Edited July 29, 2016 by Dodgeb4ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Thanks Dodgeb4ya..........interesting that Chrysler went to a more normal shaped radiator for 1950(probably from 49 also)........I'd hate to be paying for a 42-48 radiator now.........lol............thanks, andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Glad to help andyd... Yes those huge1942-48 straight eight radiators are hard to find and big bucks to buy and repair if needed! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin's 49 Plymouth Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 If your in the Northwest or want to send it to them, Seattle Radiator Works does anitque radiators for a resonable price. They can get cores as well. My heater core & radiator where twisted & clogged $425.00 plus free pressure check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 The closest radiator shop to where I live is over 50 miles away,and won't even give me an estimate on how much it would cost to get a radiator for a flat 6 51 Ford recored. Says his books don't cover it,and I need to pull the radiator and bring it in so he can see and measure it. WTH ever heard of a radiator shop that can't look up a core for a 51 Ford? Radiators and heater boxes are all he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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