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Axtell85 · 07-16-2020, 11:24 AM

I recently bought a 1950 Ford Club Coupe that was an unfinished rebuild. I need to install the radiator and want to confirm that radiator mounts to the grille side of the radiator mounting bracket versus on the fan side. With no car shows going on these days to look at other 50 Ford flatheads I am hoping one of you can help me out.

flatford8 · 07-16-2020, 03:09 PM

I’m at work and my ‘50 Fordor is way out front in the parking lot. I can’t remember for sure but I think I put it in front on grille side. I know the lower hoses are easier to put on if you do it as you slide the rad down. I’ll check when I’m out and see if anybody has answered your question.....got any pics of your car?..... Mark

tubman · 07-16-2020, 03:21 PM

I just checked my '51, and the radiator is mounted in front of the core support. I have to believe this is correct, because the mounting flange is not flat, and if the radiator was mounted behined, tightening the bolts would crush and bend the flange.

Axtell85 · 07-16-2020, 03:50 PM

Thanks for the input. I see what you mean about the radiator mounting flange. For the guy that want to see the picture, I hope I uploaded it rght.

flatford8 · 07-17-2020, 04:03 AM

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Yup, flange with bolt holes goes flat to the core support. I couldn’t remember that yesterday.......and today I can’t remember anything I did yesterday...LOL....getting old I guess.......pictures can be tough till you get the hang of it....to big is usually the problem....Mark

07-16-2020, 11:24 AM	#1
Axtell85 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 3	1950 Fird Custom Radiator install I recently bought a 1950 Ford Club Coupe that was an unfinished rebuild. I need to install the radiator and want to confirm that radiator mounts to the grille side of the radiator mounting bracket versus on the fan side. With no car shows going on these days to look at other 50 Ford flatheads I am hoping one of you can help me out.

07-16-2020, 03:09 PM	#2
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 3,024	Re: 1950 Fird Custom Radiator install I’m at work and my ‘50 Fordor is way out front in the parking lot. I can’t remember for sure but I think I put it in front on grille side. I know the lower hoses are easier to put on if you do it as you slide the rad down. I’ll check when I’m out and see if anybody has answered your question.....got any pics of your car?..... Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver…RIP

07-16-2020, 03:21 PM	#3
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 12,135	Re: 1950 Fird Custom Radiator install I just checked my '51, and the radiator is mounted in front of the core support. I have to believe this is correct, because the mounting flange is not flat, and if the radiator was mounted behined, tightening the bolts would crush and bend the flange.

07-16-2020, 03:50 PM	#4
Axtell85 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 3	Re: 1950 Fird Custom Radiator install Thanks for the input. I see what you mean about the radiator mounting flange. For the guy that want to see the picture, I hope I uploaded it rght.

07-17-2020, 04:03 AM	#5
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 3,024	Re: 1950 Fird Custom Radiator install Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yup, flange with bolt holes goes flat to the core support. I couldn’t remember that yesterday.......and today I can’t remember anything I did yesterday...LOL....getting old I guess.......pictures can be tough till you get the hang of it....to big is usually the problem....Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver…RIP