Aluminum Radiator

[mfrk]

Has any one used one of these cheaper ones on a 33-34 it looks to me as the filler would hit the hood top

[Ralph Moore]

I have not dealt with the 33-34 setup, but I would recommend saving your money and getting a quality brass radiator. I have friends that have used alum and had to modify them. JMHO

[srs244]

i suggest you check with dewitt (who in my opinion makes the very best aluminum radiators) and see what they have for your application. i had one in my 78 corvette pace car restoration and it kept the car right at the thermostat level even in august heat in south florida with the ac running stuck in dead stopped traffic for a long time. they make the best product and even though they are pricey they are worth it. the stuff they make is top quality. i believe they are located in michigan. a google search should get you their information. they won't sell direct, but will give you local dealers and loads of customer support in terms of applications.

[felix37]

If you want an original looking radiator that will out perform any of the aluminum radiators go with a Walker! besides, aluminum radiators look tacky in a early Ford!(my opinion)
The only advantage to an aluminum radiator would be the weight difference.

[3340]

I'm With Felix37 100 %, Copper Cools Better Than Aluminum, That's A Fact.

[34PKUP]

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Originally Posted by 3340

I'm With Felix37 100 %, Copper Cools Better Than Aluminum, That's A Fact.

Maybe so but who makes a copper radiator?

[Chris in MA]

https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread...light=radiator heres one.


Not a bad price considering I recently spent more than the seller is asking to have an original 81A recored.

[mfrk]

Yes Im trying the cheap route this time Last alum rad I had custom made to the tune of 1000 dollars so gonna try the cheapie & if I have to modify Ill have about 700 dollars to do it with LOLOLOL

[TJ]

I would be reluctant to use an inexpensive aluminum radiator on a car where the sheetmetal attaches to it and has to line up the hood with the cowl and radiator shell. The aluminum radiator works fine on a 39 deluxe, 40 and 41-48 where the radiator has no relationship to lining up the sheetmetal.

[mfrk]

TJ: That is something I hadnt thought of so Ill fab up something that will serve both purposes this is gonna be a RAT ROD so wont have to be perfect

[wga]

Brassworks, Paso Robles, CA

[Krylon32]

I've sold dozens of Walkers and they fit! Also have done several Brassworks and they also worked good. In a business where everyone wants the product yesterday I usually go with Walker because the time line is shorter.

[34pickup]

I haven't tried one in a 33-34 but I put one in a 32 grille shell and it fit like crap. I had to saw off the fake neck that was supposed to go up into the shell for the dummy radiator cap. It was off by an inch. I have a Walker in my 33 truck and it fits as good as the original I took out.

[ford38v8]

Chevy radiators fit rat rods real good.