57 T Bird radiator

Sid

Sid

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I think it may be time for another radiator in the 57 Bird. I noticed a puddle of water under the car last time it was driven. I chocked it up to a bad cap topped of rad. and installed a new 9 lbs cap. Well drove about 35 miles to a show July 4 th. and when it came home I went to disconnect the battery and see the top tank has a split in the upper tank along the lip facing the engine. Car was not hot and I was actually able to remove cap slowly. I see a tag soldered to the top tank where it has seen serviced in the past. I am thinking that it may just be better to get a new copper radiator instead of screwing with a radiator that may not be worth saving. I am thinking going with a 4 row. I see Bird land has them for $950.00. US radiator is advertised for about $650.00. Anyone know the best place with the best price? Anyone have experience with US radiator? Thanks.
 
dmsfrr said:
You should be able to find one at about half that price. Or even less...
https://www.classictbird.com/Radiator-Aluminum-Replacement-1-Per-car/productinfo/8005J/

https://www.ebay.com/itm/291531596201
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Being a 57 T Bird it's important to keep things correct with the Brass/copper radiator though. I do understand the cooling benefits of the aluminum. That aluminum would stand out like seeing a hot chick in a mini dress and when she smiled at you she had no teeth. lol. This Bird hasn't had much problem with overheating as many do but it I do end up replacing the rad. it may be wise to upgrade to the 4 row for a few xtra bucks.
 
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Black spray paint on the exposed parts under the hood should hide most of the shiny stuff.

If you can find a good radiator shop near you take the old one in and ask if it's really that bad.
 
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