Help Please!!! Radiator question

54HotRod

54HotRod

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What are the dimensions of the core of the original radiator in the '54 Customline? I am trying to replace my blown out radiator with a replica of an original so it is direct fit but I don't know what size the original was, can anyone help?
 
I would think any radiator shop should be able to answer your question, or even a small one man auto parts store who has someone other than young kids behind the counter.. Gerry
 
I was talking with griffin radiators and they don't know. I was going to get them to build one but I they don't know the size or what they look like and someone told me that they have had problems with two Griffin radiators. I've been told by two other people that Griffin radiators are not that well made.
 
I would wonder about a radiator shop that can't find what size radiator fits that car... Try looking for a shop close to home We have one here in El Toro one man shop really great to work with.
 
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Gerry can I get the info for that shop? I would love to get this thing made and in the car by Thanksgiving. Anyone else that can help out with a good local shop would be greatly appreciated.
 
Just measured my 54 Crestline Victoria. The core is 18 1/2 wide, about 19 high (Can't get an exact because of the bottom and top tanks. Core only.

54HotRod said:
What are the dimensions of the core of the original radiator in the '54 Customline? I am trying to replace my blown out radiator with a replica of an original so it is direct fit but I don't know what size the original was, can anyone help?
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23141 Orange Ave Ste C
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 470-0858

Advantage radiator. Tell Bob Gerry (in the wheel chair) sent you to him.
But I must say there must be a shop like this closer to you... Good Luck. Gerry
 
Thanks Paul for taking the time to measure it out for me. Thanks Bob for the shop information. I may have found a shop close but if they don't work out then I will call Advantage. You guys are awesome and thanks again for the help.
 
Make sure it a 4 core heavy duty. On my 56 I had a heating problem and had a 3 core and the car heated up in a parade or city driving so I put a 6 plade fan and 4 core radiator now runs cool.
 
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