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Originally Posted by 37Flat
A lot of good information. I think I'm going to go with a new aluminum one and make a bracket for it until I can find the right original. Thanks for all of the help.
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As you should be aware, the '37 Fords and earlier models do not have a traditional core support to hold the front sheet metal together, and provide a mounting point for the radiator. The radiator surround portion that mounts the radiator to the chassis, extending up over the top of the radiator with an extension plate, to which rods are attached which attach to the cowl, is what holds the radiator assembly in place. The grille shell is then attached to the radiator and the fenders attached to the grille shell.
I think the use of an aftermarket aluminum radiator would require the fabrication of a traditional core support that extended over the top of the radiator, providing an attachment point for the front steady rods and hood mounting.
Sounds like a lot of work, not impossible, just would take awhile.