Radiator

tc · St.Thomas On member

Radiator

shag766 · Foxboro On Rod-side Member

try these guy's around here, www.roblins.net/index2.html , or this guy, p-m sent, if tim doesn't he might know where. they are both reputable.
-i gotta ask, how much difference between a 6cyl and 8 cyl back then.

wuga · Prince Edward County Ont

I just talked to Lawrence Roblin. He has no V8 rads, only 6 cylinder rads.

Warren

Falcon Futura · member

I managed to get every thing I needed for my '55 hardtop through this guy who has his shop near Lindsay Ontario. He is very knowledgeable and will also ship to you. I picked up my heavy duty rad good for a big block here. Years ago he was located in Ajax, then moved to Little Britain.

bayridgesclassicchevy.com/

Supernash · Fullarton On

I have used www.usradiator.com/radiators/american-motors/javelin.html

and it's all good. I put that link up so ya know the addy. I've never needed a shroud. Even the Grand cruise up and down the main drag that takes 3 hours in 90 degrees. Ha !

I did switch fans from those old tin-foil thin aluminium blades to an 18" fle1718b. This fan is awesome.

OK, I had to make a spacer block, so sue me.

I thought I'd chime in about this because in the link above for the Jav, you'll notice the 6 cyl at the top and the 8cyl at the bottom are the same core dims. (copper/brass that I use)

Carry on

rochie · London On, ELTA Member

TC I've had a 6 cal rad in my 57 since 76. orgs great and no problems with overheating

Slim · Hydraulic Service Dundas On

The 6 pump flowed a higher volume then the 8 in there original form. Meaning the rad would be the same or larger. . That only leaves making the connections work and adding a shroud most of the 6's never had one but the fan needs to be centred with only enough room to get the belt past the fan face and the rad or it won't work.

Falcon Futura · member

Is there not a difference in the mounting of the 6 cyl vs v8 rads for the tri 5's? I am thinking that the 6 cyl rad is in front of the rad support and the v8 rad is on the inside. Not sure how much of a difference except if you move the v8 forward.

rochie · London On, ELTA Member

Yep 6 cyl. is up front ahead of the core support and works just fine, with a shroud.

gribbs · Oshawa Ont member

I get my $150 3 core aluminum made in china rad this weekend, let me know if you want pics of the build quality. It was $150 usd with the electric fan attached on ebay and shipped to my nfny mail box for free. It is for my 59 chevy truck. They will have a 55-57 specific one as well.

tc · St.Thomas On member

Looking for original.

tc · St.Thomas On member

Found a rad last week out of a 57 Chevy. Good shape, no leaks and ten mins from home.

shag766 · Foxboro On Rod-side Member

tc wrote:
Found a rad last week out of a 57 Chevy. Good shape, no leaks and ten mins from home.

now that's a familiar story, look around the 4 corners of the globe and find one 4 blocks away. good for u.