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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by nunattax, Feb 12, 2011.

  1. nunattax
    Joined: Jan 10, 2011
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    need a rad for sbc conversion into 38 chevy pu.where is the best place to get one
     
  2. inlinr6
    Joined: Oct 27, 2009
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    Too bad your ditchin the six,but for a custom radiator Ron Davis will make what you need.www.rondavisradiators.com ,or speedway motors might have some thing.
     
  3. skidsteer
    Joined: Mar 19, 2007
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    Look at aluminum mid-60's Mustang radiators, available on theBay for less than $200. Cured overheating problems in my '37 Plymouth that has a SBC.
     
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  4. junkyardjeff
    Joined: Jul 23, 2005
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    If your original radiator is in decent shape have it modified for the V8.
     

  5. nunattax
    Joined: Jan 10, 2011
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    ditchin the six because its been sitin in the desert for years with covers missing seized solid and i have a rebuilt sbc sitting on the floor in the garage
     
  6. nunattax
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    eventually went for an alloy rad from prc.went alloy because i saved a lot on shipping.
     
  7. nunattax
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    local guy said tanks were too narrow for a thicker core
     
  8. Tried and true Walker works well. Has a great warranty.
     
  9. Yes sir,I have 3 hot rods and 3 Walker radiators. HRP
     
  10. lawman
    Joined: Sep 19, 2006
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    We used a 65 Mustang radiator in my Grandson, 38 Chevy pickup. Have used it 5 years with no problem.
     
  11. Gman0046
    Joined: Jul 24, 2005
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    Walkers for me. The one in my 46 Ford convertible is over 15 years old and still going strong.
     
  12. I also use Walker, great quality, and fit.
     
  13. SakowskiMotors
    Joined: Nov 18, 2006
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  14. alphabet soup
    Joined: Jan 8, 2011
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    I also think Walker. Did a nice job on mine. And did just what I wanted.
     
  15. nunattax
    Joined: Jan 10, 2011
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    walker and prc are both getting great reviews on this site
     
  16. wingman9
    Joined: Dec 30, 2009
    Posts: 804

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    from left coast

    superiorradiator.com is for sale. That does not bode well.
    Walker does it for me.
     
  17. I bought a '38 Chevy business coupe about 2 months ago & it came with a Walker radiator. It cools very well with a warmed over 327 ci SBC in it.
     

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