Help radiator. I know what it isn't.
 

Got back from radiator shop this morning after having it deep cleaned after eBay purchase. Represented as 42/48 Ford radiator. When I took out the Bubba aluminum radiator and it had mounting legs at the bottom and special slots on the upper sides for carriage bolts and straps to the inner fender, I knew that this radiator was not apples and apples.
So, now that I have a eBay purchased, but professionally cleaned and ready to run radiator, it would be nice to know exactly what car this radiator would fit.
It is marked 21T/JA but that might be the type of construction, not a model number. No other names or numbers. Feels like mounting points along the side as well as an additional strap up each side with smaller holes that I presume would mount some sort of shroud.


Fingers crossed that it is for an earlier Ford and we can find a good home for it. But, any help appreciated. Looks like I get to paint and reinstall the Bubba radiator. It really doesn't look that different. Thanks in advance.

Re: Help radiator. I know what it isn't.
 

Modern aluminum radiator is approx 27" tall and 25" wide. The mystery radiator is the same height but the outer mounting plates take the outside measurement to 27"

Re: Help radiator. I know what it isn't.
 

21T is a big truck radiator, 42-47. You need a radiator with 21 A marked on it.

Re: Help radiator. I know what it isn't.
 

42 deluxe is corect. It may fit in small trucks as well. GB Sissin might know the actual mesurments.

Re: Help radiator. I know what it isn't.
 

Corection ,42-47 Big truck not delux.

Re: Help radiator. I know what it isn't.
 

Oh well, lesson learned. Hard to believe that an eBay seller would be incorect in their description. I'm shocked. But I should have checked fitment on my car before spending the money to have it cleaned.
Now, to find some big Ford truck guys who might need a good radiator.

TO THE SWAT MEET FORUM!

Re: Help radiator. I know what it isn't.
 

As you speak of truth in advertising, you might consider letting the pictures do most of the talking when you yourself put it up for sale, as it appears to have some fin/tube separation, an impairment to effective heat transfer.

Re: Help radiator. I know what it isn't.
 

Correct!