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miker98038 · 03-28-2026, 05:54 PM

You still using the stock radiator with the stock hose locations? Was it cooling ok before you decided to replace it?

Almost impossible around here to find some who will rebuild an original.

If so, there’s been some pretty positive reviews among the bird guys with Champion aluminum ones. Priced right, work good. Give it a coat of black paint and it kind of goes away.

If cooling has been a problem, I’ve had really good luck with BeCool units. Mechanical and electric fans with good shrouds. But sit down and have a drink first, they are really proud of them.

03-28-2026, 05:54 PM	#2
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,765	Re: Best 1956 Fairlane radiator? You still using the stock radiator with the stock hose locations? Was it cooling ok before you decided to replace it? Almost impossible around here to find some who will rebuild an original. If so, there’s been some pretty positive reviews among the bird guys with Champion aluminum ones. Priced right, work good. Give it a coat of black paint and it kind of goes away. If cooling has been a problem, I’ve had really good luck with BeCool units. Mechanical and electric fans with good shrouds. But sit down and have a drink first, they are really proud of them.