Radiator-52/54 6cyl stick shift ???

[Newc]

Lots of them for other vehicles- none for these cars ?? Have two new V8 rads, but need the six cyl one [copper type] Newc

 

[mcgarrett]

Have a local radiator shop modify the outlets on the tanks on your V8 radiator to work for your 6 cylinder.

 

[Ggmac]

Are you opposed to just using a small piece of radiator hose with a brass freeze plug in it to block the one upper and lower outlets of the v-8 radiator?

 

[tubman]

In this vein, I was able to find black vinyl caps on the internet that fulfilled this function perfectly.

https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/i...YWB0O9KuPBfk0HGPlVkVcHXeMDrhPyPBoCzH0QAvD_BwE.

(They make 'em in 1 3/4" too.)

 

[Newc]

Note; my V8 radiator has a different top tank . and the the side mount flanges would need too be changed also. Oregon DEQ has put our radiator shops out of business- drive to Portland [2hrs one way] option. Newc

 

[paul2748]

Look up a U. S Radiator dealer or the company itself and see if they can make one for you. They do custom radiators.

 

[deuce5wndw]

I have this one new in the box for 1952-53. Ford parts book says 54 is different.

 

[38 coupe]

The 52-53 six cylinder radiator is different enough from a V8 radiator that you cannot simply block off one set of hose connections. The core and tanks are narrower than the V8 radiators, and the side straps put it in from of the core support, not behind it. I think you can use the larger 49-51 six cylinder radiator, but you have to cut the front apron to clear it.

 

[Zax40]

Look up a U. S Radiator dealer or the company itself and see if they can make one for you. They do custom radiators.

I had this bookmarked when I had a 53. US Radiator claims to offer one on their website. https://usradiator.com/product/ford-1928-1953-car-1949-53-6-cyl-radiator

 

[Newc]

Found one HERE! Fantastic thanks all. Newc