Technical 1935-1936 ford car radiator question.

Does anyone know if 1935 and 1936 radiators are the same?


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I’m not 100% but after owning a 36 I’d have to say NO. Top tank and side hood brackets are probably the different stuff. Mitch

 

Nope the Ford parts book has a different part number for 35 and for 36...

 

Early-built '36's used the '35 radiator with the large tank, then the switch was made to the smaller tank unit. Eithef can be used.

 

So what I think I am hearing is that they can be different parts, but if we are willing to customize a little we could probably get it to work. ?

 

You might have to use different radiator steady rods, but the '35 & '36 radiators should interchange with no problems. I use a stock radiator with a 327 SBC and haven't had any overheating problems.

Scan was taken from the EFV8 Club book "1935-36 Ford Book". The book is written for restorers, but I've found it very useful for my '36 hot rod, too. Think it was $20.00 from the Early Ford V-8 Club of America.
35-36 Ford Radiators by TagMan, on Flickr