36 radiator info wanted

Ohc Joe

Senior Member
looking to get a radiator for the 36 sedan which has a 37 flathead
anyone know we’re to grab one aluminum
i’m looking at these on ebay and of course there’s a handful to choose from
i need to go make some measurements
 
Caution using a non stock radiator. The radiator is a key to locate and secure the whole front end of a 36.
 
I had bad luck having my 36’s radiator repaired. I took it to 2 different radiator shops in the San Diego area. If the radiator is not assembled with the correct geometry, the hood and side panels will not fit correctly. That is what happened to my radiator. After a half dozen trips to radiator shops I ended up buying a new radiator from Brassworks. It wasn’t inexpensive and I had to wait 6 months for it to be delivered, but it dropped right in, fit perfectly and it has a 4lb cap. It is a really nice radiator, I recommend their work.
 
Regarding Aluminum Radiators: I recommend searching for performance data on brass/copper vs aluminum radiators. I previously found a trust worthy test report that indicated they both perform (cool) at about the same efficiency. More important to me, its much easier to repair a copper radiator than aluminum.
 
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