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39portlander · 08-22-2020, 08:16 PM

I am posting these for Ken who was asking which holes to use for mounting his radiator, I never really new the reason for the two different holes but I used the forward holes for my installation.

Maybe the two closer to the motor were for a 60hp or inline flathead six, hope this helps. Scott

Lawson Cox · 08-22-2020, 08:28 PM

On my 36 frame the hole closest to the firewall was for sedans and the one closest to the front bumper was for pickup truck. Not sure about 39. From yourr photo, maybe the same reason.

GaryU. · 08-23-2020, 08:29 AM

Lawson has got it right, passenger car versus pickup.

3739ford · 08-23-2020, 08:38 AM

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I have a 81C radiator which I think is correct for the 39 pickup, but the holes are bigger than the spring and without a washer it goes right through.

08-22-2020, 08:28 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Radiator frame hole location, 39 peeekup On my 36 frame the hole closest to the firewall was for sedans and the one closest to the front bumper was for pickup truck. Not sure about 39. From yourr photo, maybe the same reason. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

08-23-2020, 08:29 AM	#3
GaryU. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Posts: 821	Re: Radiator frame hole location, 39 peeekup Lawson has got it right, passenger car versus pickup.

08-23-2020, 08:38 AM	#4
3739ford Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 325	Re: Radiator frame hole location, 39 peeekup Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have a 81C radiator which I think is correct for the 39 pickup, but the holes are bigger than the spring and without a washer it goes right through.