Phatthawg

For anyone keeping score, I used an All-Aluminum Radiator 1942-1952 Ford Truck with Chevy Conversion Part Number : 166-EC4252CH from Jegs for just over $200. Changed the lower rad hose to 1 3/4 for the rad, removed the petcock and added a nipple for the defroster. For about $230 I'm crusing again and it's cooling awesome.

First off, thank you very much. Well here is where I am.....I did retro a 1950's F series rad to the car. Fairly easy. Now my dilemma is this: Is it possible to tap the return line from the defroster that goes to the rad in with the lower water pump line from the oil cooler? Or would that screw up the cooling for the dynaflow?

First off, thank you very much. Well here is where I am.....I did retro a 1950's F series rad to the car. Fairly easy. Now my dilemma is this: Is it possible to tap the return line from the defroster that goes to the rad in with the lower water pump line from the oil cooler? Or would that screw up the cooling for the dynaflow?

The other option would be to utilize the petcock drain to connect the defrost return.

Or would that screw up the cooling for the dynaflow?

So if I am retroing another rad that does not have the extra nipple. Is it possible to tap the return line from the defroster that goes to the rad in with the lower water pump line from the oil cooler?

Can't seen to find him...

This will likely be my transplant. Will need to fab the brackets but it is 4 row and close to the same core size. Inlet and outlet sises are the same. I'll probably "Y" off one of the other heater hoses to run the defrost line that went to the rad.

Interesting on the filter. Never thought of or heard of this. Shoot me a link if you get a chance please.

I'm going to be happy with a retro fit aluminum rad that'll do the trick for a lot less money. I have several cars but this one is just my fun to drive rat. Not a show car nor is it getting restored. It was a rescue from a family that was sending it to be pieced out. I like it just the way it is so any rad (that can work) is good for me

There is a chance I might have what you need used.

I have 2 quotes to recore it and they are both $900.00. Not looking to spend that much on this car as I'm not trying to restore it. Just want to enjoy going down the road again.

May want to sell the original if I get a good lead on a transplant. This one leaks under the top tank in the core.

Also, could be selling the original if I get a good lead on a rad that might work. This one is leaking just under the top tank.