Guest Rich R Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hi all, seems like repairs never go away. After getting the steering shaft issue solved, I now need to replace the radiator. Just looking for recommendations, should I go aluminum or standard?Does aluminum hurt the value? Last, any recommendations on where to get one?Thanks, Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2748 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I have a stock radiator in my 56 and don't have any problemsThe Tbirds parts houses carry radiators. Also try U.S Radiator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miker98038 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Radiator discussion going on here. Might be of interest.http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/Topic113980.aspxMany of us have had overheating problems in traffic. The shroud is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2748 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) As far as the shroud is concerned, I replaced the bottom piece with one that CASCO sells. It is a real shroud that directs the air through the radiator. The bottom piece factory shroud is little more than a accident prevention piece. Edited April 18, 2015 by paul2748 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miker98038 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) Paul's right. It was so many years ago I did that, I forgot about it.There's a lot of info out there about how a fan should fit in the shroud. If you're doing a concours restoration it's a moot point, you have no choice. After over 50 years many cars have had parts changed, parts substituted,etc. so you'll have to look at what you've got, and how you use the car.I bought my 55bird 16 years ago, from a State Patrol officer. He got it from an attorney, who got it from a drug dealer, who used it as a retainer. Dealing drugs from a Thunderbird Blue car, in Bellingham WA. It looked like a lot of work was traded for product, and they used the product while they did the repair. Just keep fixing things, it's worth it once you've got a reliable car. Edited April 18, 2015 by miker98038 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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