JLee Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I have a good friend in need of a radiator for his '48 Crown Imperial. He does not have the resources to have a new one made, so we are looking for a used one so we can get this fine car back on the road. I am told that all 8-cylinder Chrysler radiators are the same from '42 througb '48. Can anyone confirm that?Thanks,Jon Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest edalfa Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 46-48 anyhow. Don't hold your breath however. They are scarce! Your friend may have to swallow hard and get the old one rebuilt.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elmo39 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 42 show the same part # as 46-48, 982129 ,but i think Ed is right your friend will probably have to have his rebuilt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLee Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 Thanks very much for the information. It's beginning to look like the new radiator route may be the necessary way to go.Jon Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Not sure what the problem is here. Does he have an old worn out rad or is it totally gone?If he has an old worn out rad he can have it recored no matter how bad it is.All they do is save the mounting brackets and the top and bottom tanks and solder them onto a new rad core.I haven't had one done in years but as a wild guess I would say, around $300 bucks.This is the best and cheapest solution. The chance of buying a good used rad, that old, is "iffy" to say the least. And would probably cost as much or more if you count shipping.Radiator cores are priced by the weight of metal and the size of the rad core. The fact that it is for a 1948 car doesn't make the slightest difference. In other words, if it is the same size as a rad core for a 2005 pickup truck it will cost the same too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 If you want to price it over the phone you will need to measure the length, width and thickness.For thickness a 3 core rad would probably be best and cheapest.This will not be as thick as the original rad but today's rads cool much more efficiently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLee Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 Thanks, Rusty, for the information. The radiator in the car has a rotten core, several repairs past fixing. I'm afraid your prices are a bit out of date, as you noted. One of the cost factors on this Chrysler radiator is the odd trapezoidal shape. I've gotten a couple of quotes on a building a new radiator, using the original brackets and tanks, as you suggest. These prices range from $7,000 to $8,500. That is why we have been trying, unsuccesfully, to find a usable original radiator. We could adapt a modern cross-flow into the car, but the owner really does not want to do such a bodge-up job. I'm afraid he will have to bite the bullet and either face the cost of the new radiator or sell the car as it is.Thanks very much for your suggestions.Jon Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 What do you mean odd trapezoidal shape? Do you mean the cells of the core?You don't have to have an exact hand made duplicate of the 1948 design. They can put a modern core into your old tanks. Not one person in 100 will be able to tell the difference.Do you know the dimensions of the core? I happen to have a 51 DeSoto in the driveway and its core is 21" wide by 19" high. I assume yours is about the same, perhaps a few inches taller?I just phoned the local rad shop and they estimated $400 to $500 to recore my rad. But this is in Canada where everything costs 50% more than in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLee Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 On the eight-cylinder cars, 1942 through 1948, the overall shape of the core is straight across on the top in the middle third, and slopes down on each end. Similarly, on the bottom, the center third is straight across and the outer portions slope upward. The shape of the opening at the bottom of the radiator support and the shape of the hood at the top don't allow for the rectangular shape of the radiator that is in your DeSoto. The core must be cut at an angle on all four corners. In addition, the eight-cylinder car uses a 5-core radiator, adding to the size and weight. Unfortunately this all adds to the cost. I'd love to get this done for the cost of a 3-core simple shape radiator core, but I don't see it happening.Thanks for checking anyway.Jon Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Thanks, Rusty, for the information. The radiator in the car has a rotten core, several repairs past fixing. I'm afraid your prices are a bit out of date, as you noted. One of the cost factors on this Chrysler radiator is the odd trapezoidal shape. I've gotten a couple of quotes on a building a new radiator, using the original brackets and tanks, as you suggest. These prices range from $7,000 to $8,500. That is why we have been trying, unsuccesfully, to find a usable original radiator. We could adapt a modern cross-flow into the car, but the owner really does not want to do such a bodge-up job. I'm afraid he will have to bite the bullet and either face the cost of the new radiator or sell the car as it is.Thanks very much for your suggestions.Jon LeeOne to many 0s? Never seen a rad that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Deleted duplicate post. Edited December 5, 2014 by c49er (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) A very costly radiator no matter what you do to repair or replace it.... it's BIG, an odd shape and thick... and very hard to find one cheap!!!I have read of one person here spent over $3000.00 to re-core one over on the east coast a few years ago.I have four cars with that $$$ radiator. Lucky I have Two extra's as spares just in case. Edited November 30, 2014 by c49er (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest art s Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I have a 41 New Yorker rad that may be useable. Not perfect but the tanks are like the other fellow says angled on all 4 corners. The top tank has a patch that can be repaired. Art S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave1979 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I have a 1948 Plymouth town & country radiator for sale record like new still in the box it was shipped in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I have a 1948 Plymouth town & country radiator for sale record like new still in the box it was shipped inWhat is this???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave1979 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 What is this????Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave1979 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Yes I have one forsale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Yes I have one forsale$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave1979 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 $$Best offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 two bucks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave1979 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 two bucks !I take it you have not gotten a price to recore one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) I didn't know Plymouth made "Town and Country radiators". Amazing what I learn here. Ought to be worth at least $5000.00 but...I'd pay $75.00 + $25.00 shipping Edited January 7, 2015 by c49er (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I would love to test drive with no restrictions. The wood would probably fly off!! 48 with a Viper V10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I didn't know Plymouth made "Town and Country radiators". Amazing what I learn here. Ought to be worth at least $5000.00 but...I'd pay $75.00 + $25.00 shippingWell there's a better offer. It may turn out to be the best.I am well aware of the cost of things. I was just havin some fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave1979 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Well there's a better offer. It may turn out to be the best.I am well aware of the cost of things. I was just havin some fun.I was thinking around 3500 would be a fair price for the 48 Chrysler radiator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I thought you had a "1948 Plymouth town & country" radiator. That will not fit a 48 chrysler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave1979 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 The radiator is for 1946-1948 Chrysler talked with brass works and they charge around 7500.00 to have one redone if you have good tanks. So I think 3500.00 is a fair price. I have 2 offers now but trying to get as close to 3500 as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Extremely reasonable @$3500.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 WOW! I'm shocked! When a rad cost as much as a engine rebuild. Rad in my 99 Peterbuilt brand new was 1800.00. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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