Technical 53-56 f100 guys, what radiator?

hey guys, what radiator are you guys using in your f-100 with a 302/C4? I was told the '67-'79 can be made to fit but I don't have one so I can't check it, lol. I see tons on the auction site but wanted to check here first.

 

I'm using the


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I'm using a rebuilt factory radiator and it's keeps my engine nicely cooled


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C'mon man, it's not a secret is it?

 

Now now, just read my next post


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72 F100 in mine.

 

I have no radiator so hence the question...

 

damn....to bad your not closer....have a nice take out 1953 radiator....for a flathead......truck was pass resto....got a Merc flathead out of it.....need to do a story on that one......

 

Stock radiator is a veritable LAKE !

 

It sure is. Which is why I bought a new factory style from Walker. As it turned out, all our local radiator shops wanted so damned much to recore my old one, I just kicked in the extra bucks and bought the Walker.
That was 6 years ago, believe me, I haven't regretted it for one second.

 

Okiedokie, how did that '72 fit? Any pics?

 

I have a late 70's Dodge van radiator in mine. It fits. It cools.

 

I would like to know also what others have found works.

 

I used a aftermarket 54 with Chev in and outlets,4 row copper,cools like crazy

 

If I were going to keep the truck on a daily basis I would step up and buy a Walker Radiator,they are copper/brass like the original and you can drive the truck worry free for the next 35 years or more. HRP

 

I used this modine 20 years ago,not sure exactly what it supposed to fit but I remember it fit good and worked good for my 390 FE. not sure of your bottom outlet side.


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A walker is not in my budget and I do not need the radiator to look like it is stock. Was just wondering if anybody got anything off the shelf that worked and fit with little effort. I totally understand the walker though, don't get me wrong. My truck is an old farm truck that I am putting back into service. 302 2bbl, c-4, 9 inch rear. 1953 F-100 fordomatic auto column to work the c-4. Pretty much all else is stock. I have limited funds to get this done, told the wife I could have a runner with x amount and I am drawing closer every day. If the easiest and cheapest is the walker I understand but I think some guys on here have come up with something cheaper that works fine. I know, start the bashing. Lol.

 

Cross ref the 522 to the ford numbers, should tell u what to look for



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Does Champion radiator make one for the early effies? I bet they do. They'd look a little nicer if painted. I bought one a few years back as insurance. They are a lot less expensive. Check on that auction site. They are pretty much unrepairable though, so I'm told.

 

I checked with Champion and they do not make one for a small block ford, only small block Chevy.

 

I will take a picture today and try to recall then install of 20 years ago. An easy install though.

 

First gen Mustang is pretty cheap and compact. Outlets will be right.

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i used an original they are a huge radiator. runs really cool .

 

Here ya go olskool, hope it helps you decide.

 

i bought mine off ebay aluminum and 120 $

 

a crossflow from the wreckin yard works too !

 

If it's low buck you want - go on eBay. '66 Mustang radiators start at $98 brand new. I wouldn't trust my money and labor to a junk yard radiator that was much cheaper than that.

 

I'm using the Aluminum stock style "haven't ran the motor yet"
http://midfifty.com/radiators.php?ref=store.php?quick=1&qid=79&qid2=80&N=Radiators

 

I put a 76 f100 radiator in my 56 f100, it works well, I had to use electric fans with it because the 300 i6 sits too low for factory fan

 

I run a 351w and a 78 ford van radiator from napa aluminum core plastic tanks 147.00 new