radiator woes... :(

all right guys, my radiator is toast... 9 leaks and he said he couldn't guarantee it not to leak when he was done... SOOOOO..... what radiator is everyone replacing with... my local parts stores computers don't go back to '62.. what Am I asking for and is it a direct bolt in... I had to make spacers for the last one I put in the '63 that was totaled and I think it was a mustang II radiator but I am not sure???? any help is greatly appreciated... thanks guys...

Have the whole thing recored then he should be able to guarantee it, it not have someone else do it

some of us use this one or a four core form the same company. I will be using one in my 61 pickup and have one in my 65 van. They work great.

heres what i did...https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/e-van-general-discussion-f5/radiator-woes-t12136.htm

vanishingbreed wrote:some of us use this one or a four core form the same company. I will be using one in my 61 pickup and have one in my 65 van. They work great.

Mike, which one?? I got nothing... I really need help???

G-Man, the guy at the shop said that he could "rebuild" mine but that would run me around $500. I really, really don't have that kind of cash.... looking for a replacement that can be a simple mod and install.... Thanks

lectricman,
I paid almost that amount to have mine re-cored. Originally I took it in to get it rodded out, then they called almost a week later saying they had to order a core. I said why not a 4 core being as we are having to replace it, I was told that a 3 row 'hi-efficency' core would be better. I was skeptical, but in our almost 100 degree days here this thing runs not quite to the middle of the temp guage. Looking back, if I knew how long it was going to take the radiator shop, I could have ordered a 4 core aluminium off of eBay, but now that everything has transpired I couldn't be happier with the results. Just my experience.

lectricman wrote:

vanishingbreed wrote:some of us use this one or a four core form the same company. I will be using one in my 61 pickup and have one in my 65 van. They work great.

Mike, which one?? I got nothing... I really need help???

sorry I left the link out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260651960068&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Lecticman,
I just changed out the rad in the truck. It was an original Modine for a Mustang, brass/copper. It was just starting to leak a little from sitting for a long time (7 years?) I bought a new 3-Row aluminum one from Champion, off EBay, for about $220.oo shipped. I didn`t want to spend any $ on the Modine as I`m getting ready to ad A/C and we felt that it wouldn`t cool enough here in South Fla. , but it`s an easy fix.
The Modine would be perfect for your truck w/ the 6 cylinder, as it was made to handle a Mustang V-8. The only thing is that inlet and outlet are on the passenger side. If this will work for you, I would be willing to donate this for your project, you just pay for the shipping to your address in Va. Please let me know. Art

Thanks Art but I have done committed to a new one... I will get this one from the local KOI Auto Parts here in Huntington for around $140... It is a spectra brand and number CU1463
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=271575
this is an identical radiator with 2 exceptions... this one is a 3 row instead of a 2 and it is front flange mount instead of rear.. I will make me some 3" spacers to mount it and the 3 row core is just a plus... thanks for all the ideas and advice and thanks for the offer Art....
lets get this thing on the road..... wooo-hoooooo

lectricman wrote:Thanks Art but I have done committed to a new one... I will get this one from the local KOI Auto Parts here in Huntington for around $140... It is a spectra brand and number CU1463
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=271575
this is an identical radiator with 2 exceptions... this one is a 3 row instead of a 2 and it is front flange mount instead of rear.. I will make me some 3" spacers to mount it and the 3 row core is just a plus... thanks for all the ideas and advice and thanks for the offer Art....
lets get this thing on the road..... wooo-hoooooo

Good deal, just make sure there is no epoxy used in the construction..... Art