aftermarket radiators for a my '53

[WillBilly53]

hello all,<P>i was wondering if anybody knows of a compatible aftermarket radiator that would fit a '53 super? <P>radiator.com doesn't have anything for pre-60s and i wanted to know if i could get an aftermarket aluminum radiator that is approximately the same size as the original and i could just put it in? <P>thanks in advance!<P>will e.

[Guest oldtimer]

i don't know if they're aluminum but try U.S Radiator, they had a listing for my '50 about a year or two ago.

[our51super]

Does US Radiator have a website by any chance?<P>Thanks,

[WillBilly53]

thanks oldtimer<P>crin,<BR>they do have a website it's <A HREF="http://www.usradiator.com/" TARGET=_blank>http://www.usradiator.com/</A>

[Guest oldtimer]

i was at a hot rod (ford) shop and they are a dealer for us radiator. they said that the one from u.s would handle a v-8 (425). hmm, my posts are getting later and later. working on my el camino after work, coming home to study for some tests (for work), taking classes to re-new my smog license....... only 33 more years to retirment (sorry about any spelling errors.....it's late).

[TomE_1953]

Hello Fellow '53er'!<P>You probably already know this but just in case...<P>1. You need a copy of 'Hemmings Motor News'<BR><A HREF="http://www.hemmings.com/hemmings/htm/freehmn.cfm" TARGET=_blank>www.hemmings.com</A> (1st copy is FREE). Has a ton of resources for you to find the parts you need. Their website has a lot of information as well.<P>2. Buy a <BR><A HREF="http://www.gardenofspeedin.com/partslocguides/prodbuick.html" TARGET=_blank>Buick Parts Locating Guide.</A> It will run you between $19-23 but WORTH it. Broken down into sections. Lots of major Buick (parts suppliers & restoration specialists are listed). If you need it, it's in this BOOK!<P>Hope this helps you out.<P>