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Technical Thirties Ford Radiators

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Ron Plumlee, Apr 29, 2015.

  1. Ron Plumlee
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    Help: Have a real NOS Ford flathead radiator with filler NOT in the center. Large tank at the top. What were the years of Non centered filler cap in the thirties? Or maybe this is for a truck?
     
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  3. Ron Plumlee
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    Typical Newbie Sorry. Will post up a couple tomorrow, this thing is neat, still in the original carton. Pics tomorrow.
     
  4. Bruce Lancaster
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    Does it have a large nuber pressed into upper tank...like 81, 91, 01?
    If so that is the PN prefix and will allow quick ID.
     

  5. tommy
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    35 up for the radiator cap inside the grille shell. Do a Google image search just change the year. Should be pretty easy to find.
     
  6. flatjack
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    The radiator in my 39 has the fill off center. Has 91A embossed on the back of the top tank.
     
  7. Bruce Lancaster
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    [​IMG]This stolen picture shows what you are looking for...the numbers pressed into top tank will immediately ID Ford radiators after about 1936. Essentially most of those used after visible caps disappeared....
     
  8. Ron Plumlee
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    68 L are stamped left side (other side from the pic)....mean anything?
     
  9. Bruce Lancaster
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    68 would be '36 passenger designation, L probably one of the several radiator suppliers. Hig Google advanced image and see if it matches that...

    [​IMG]I think this one is a '36...image searching can be flakey.
     
  10. Ron Plumlee
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  11. Ron Plumlee
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    Yep. This is it exact. Folks now saying 35-38 all same, but at least I know this is a 36 thanks to you. Thanks for your time.
     
  12. Straightpipes
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    Ron, There are variations even within years. Not all the same by a long shot.
     
  13. Bruce Lancaster
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    68 radiator fits '36 only.
     
  14. Ron Plumlee
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    Well Phooey, but also thank you for input. You guys that know yer stuff R a big help.
     
  15. Ron Plumlee
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    OK Bruce, you seem to know your stuff. I really appreciate the input. 36 it is, only.
     

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