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Technical Suggestions for radiator upgrade in my 37 Chevy Sedan

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by raymay, Apr 3, 2018.

  1. raymay
    Joined: Mar 2, 2008
    Posts: 2,533

    raymay
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    When I built my 37 Chevy back in 86 I had a nice streetrod radiator that fit perfectly in the original location. This allowed me to use a mechanical fan on the 350 engine. When I sold the car in 2000 the new buyer even commented on how well the car cooled when he was test driving it around the fairground on a hot day. He eventually sold the car and I found it again and bought it back in 2011. The second owner said the radiator developed a leak so he had a new one installed. Problem with the new one is that it does not fit in the original location and the car has to run an electric fan. I hate this setup and kept saying I was going to change it so maybe it is time I finally do it.
    Does anyone who maybe has a 37 Chevy car have a good recommendation for a decent reasonably priced radiator that fits into the original position, provides proper cooling and will allow me to use a mechanical fan again. I am thinking my original radiator was a Walker. I did check their site and was not very impressed with their pricing. Thanks
     
  2. deathrowdave
    Joined: May 27, 2014
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    from NKy

    Custom Auto Radiator made the one in my 37 many moons ago
     
  3. Primered Forever
    Joined: Jul 7, 2008
    Posts: 944

    Primered Forever
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    from Joplin,MO

    Walker. You get what you pay for.
     
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  4. mgtstumpy
    Joined: Jul 20, 2006
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    ^^^ The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. Short term pain ($$$) but long term gain (Satisfaction and quality)
     
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  5. Blue One
    Joined: Feb 6, 2010
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    Blue One
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    from Alberta

    Don’t be so cheap. :D
    You already know what you need to do.
    Buy the Walker and don’t look back.
     
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  6. KoolKat-57
    Joined: Feb 22, 2010
    Posts: 3,076

    KoolKat-57
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    from Dublin, OH

    Bite the bullet, buy the Walker!
    KK
     
  7. Brass works built mine and it was a perfect fit
     
  8. chopped
    Joined: Dec 9, 2004
    Posts: 2,139

    chopped
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    Had a 60's Mustang in my 36.
     

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