I got my radiator "rotted out" and right when the thermostat opened and pressurized it, she started peeing. Brought it back to the radiator shop and fix after fix, she kept popping holes because it is rotted from the inside out. Does anyone have a radiator to sell/where I can get one? I'm not into spending big bucks, and don't care if it is stock/aluminum/aftermarket or anything. I just want to get my car on the road. Any help is always appreciated.

Kevin Walshe



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Kevin Walshe

Costa Mesa, California

I don't have a spare radiator and replacements are expensive.  Is it leaking from the tanks or core?  Any radiator shop should be able to recore your radiator.  I have to get mine done too. It's currently making a mess on the garage floor. 

They said that they could "recore" it by custom making the core since they are not available anymore. They want $400!!!! I am not paying that. I would love to keep my car original, but not that much. I am broke enough as it is. I just got it running and am itching to drive it! I found some on ebay ranging from $250-350. I just got a call from completeradiators.com and they are looking for something I could use. I will let you know how it goes and/or where I get one from. If any one else has suggestions I am all ears!



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Kevin Walshe

Costa Mesa, California

radiators are costly even in oz the cost of materials has gone up all over the world now .i got my 56 vicky radiator re-cord last month and it cost me $500 aust dollars.same as my 57 oz mainline ute got it re-cord last year about the same price .the old origanal cores were just worn out inside and now with both cars having new radiator cores in them they keep them running cool as a cucumber ???

    RAY. Y,S ALWAYS

Go to a local salvage yard and see what you can find. There may be an older one lying around. Just try to find one that will fit size wise and adapt it to your situation till you are able to find the real thing. I have done ot many times in my life and it will get you by.

55Birdman  Hickory NC

I have one.. Nice radiator out of my 56. Drop me an email pjw101257@aol.com and I can tell you more about it.

Pete Wolff

Birdman - I am going to head up to the junkyard if I can't come across anything. Any particular model in mind? I am pretty sure I could rig just about any radiator in it for a brief time, as long as the flow direction is the same and in/outlets are in the same relative position. I just emailed Pete as he said he's got one, so I hope everything works out!

Kev



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Kevin Walshe

Costa Mesa, California

Don't you mean "Auto Parts Recycler"  Junkyard is such a nasty word in a PC world.

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

Tim, he was referring to all the "scrub" parts that are most likely there. 

55Birdman  Hickory NC

Haha! I say junkyard so the non-members don't go and pilfer all the treasures!!!



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Kevin Walshe

Costa Mesa, California