I need a radiator for my 1965 K Convertible.
IF I wern't concerned about "numbers" (and without going to a cheapo auto parts chain store)where can I get a quality correct looking radiator like Modine may be?--I understand that the trans cooler line fittings can be removed and welded up to make the bottom tank look more correct.
Modine would be used for a San Jose car only.
The supplier for the Dearborn and Metuchen cars was DEP.
See the thread below:
OK, Thanks!! I have a line on an original radiator for manual trans. application (not sure yet if its a HIPO or not)and being is how I don't have anything to compair with here, can someone tell me where the hose outlets are located:(I think that the upper is on passenger side, and lower is on drivers side??)am I right?? I think I can get this rad cheap and have it re-cored with a quality core and be OK without breaking the bank.
Both radiator hose connections are on the passenger side on an eight cylinder. Hipo radiators are no different than other stick shift eight cylinder radiators. Six cylinder radiators have the connections with the upper hose on the passenger side and the lower one on the drivers side. The connections on the six cylinder radiator are also smaller than the eight cylinder ones.
-Fred-
Fred, Thanks Again!! I was about to make a big mistake and buy a 6 cylinder rad just because I saw it had no provisions for cooling lines.
Are the original radiators 2 row? and can a 3 row be used with the original fan shroud w/o modifications?
Stock Ford was a 2 row core. Going to 3 row core will change the depth - so you will need different fan shroud mounts I think.
Edited by - RalphJr on 09/09/2008 16:00:54
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