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54HotRod · 11-11-2010, 08:49 AM

What are the dimensions of the core of the original radiator in the '54 Customline? I am trying to replace my blown out radiator with a replica of an original so it is direct fit but I don't know what size the original was, can anyone help?

Gerry · 11-11-2010, 12:26 PM

I would think any radiator shop should be able to answer your question, or even a small one man auto parts store who has someone other than young kids behind the counter.. Gerry

54HotRod · 11-11-2010, 05:24 PM

I was talking with griffin radiators and they don't know. I was going to get them to build one but I they don't know the size or what they look like and someone told me that they have had problems with two Griffin radiators. I've been told by two other people that Griffin radiators are not that well made.

Tinker · 11-11-2010, 05:47 PM

Do you have the original radiator? Get it re-cored.

Gerry · 11-11-2010, 11:06 PM

I would wonder about a radiator shop that can't find what size radiator fits that car... Try looking for a shop close to home We have one here in El Toro one man shop really great to work with.

54HotRod · 11-12-2010, 03:43 AM

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Gerry can I get the info for that shop? I would love to get this thing made and in the car by Thanksgiving. Anyone else that can help out with a good local shop would be greatly appreciated.

paul2748 · 11-12-2010, 10:40 PM

Just measured my 54 Crestline Victoria. The core is 18 1/2 wide, about 19 high (Can't get an exact because of the bottom and top tanks. Core only.

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Originally Posted by 54HotRod

What are the dimensions of the core of the original radiator in the '54 Customline? I am trying to replace my blown out radiator with a replica of an original so it is direct fit but I don't know what size the original was, can anyone help?

Gerry · 11-13-2010, 04:49 PM

23141 Orange Ave Ste C
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 470-0858

Advantage radiator. Tell Bob Gerry (in the wheel chair) sent you to him.
But I must say there must be a shop like this closer to you... Good Luck. Gerry

54HotRod · 11-14-2010, 03:04 AM

Thanks Paul for taking the time to measure it out for me. Thanks Bob for the shop information. I may have found a shop close but if they don't work out then I will call Advantage. You guys are awesome and thanks again for the help.

butchbov · 11-14-2010, 08:56 PM

Try these guys for your radiator. I needed a new one for my wife's 59 Edsel & they had it to me in 3 days. It was copper & a direct bolt in replacement.

http://classicfordradiator.com/coppe...sforfords.aspx

HOTRODPRIMER · 11-17-2010, 04:24 PM

You might check out Walker Radiator,I have used them in my hot rods for years and recently installed a Walker Radiator in my 54 Ford Ranch Wagon,,,HRP

http://www.walkerradiatorworks.com/

Old Redneck · 11-18-2010, 09:06 AM

Make sure it a 4 core heavy duty. On my 56 I had a heating problem and had a 3 core and the car heated up in a parade or city driving so I put a 6 plade fan and 4 core radiator now runs cool.

parklane · 11-18-2010, 10:40 PM

Hey Redneck, where have you been?? Haven't seen you on here for a while.

11-11-2010, 08:49 AM	#1
54HotRod Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 16	Help Please!!! Radiator question What are the dimensions of the core of the original radiator in the '54 Customline? I am trying to replace my blown out radiator with a replica of an original so it is direct fit but I don't know what size the original was, can anyone help?

11-11-2010, 12:26 PM	#2
Gerry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake Forest, Southern California. Posts: 148	Re: Help Please!!! Radiator question I would think any radiator shop should be able to answer your question, or even a small one man auto parts store who has someone other than young kids behind the counter.. Gerry

11-11-2010, 05:24 PM	#3
54HotRod Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 16	Re: Help Please!!! Radiator question I was talking with griffin radiators and they don't know. I was going to get them to build one but I they don't know the size or what they look like and someone told me that they have had problems with two Griffin radiators. I've been told by two other people that Griffin radiators are not that well made.

11-11-2010, 05:47 PM	#4
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,063	Re: Help Please!!! Radiator question Do you have the original radiator? Get it re-cored.

11-11-2010, 11:06 PM	#5
Gerry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake Forest, Southern California. Posts: 148	Re: Help Please!!! Radiator question I would wonder about a radiator shop that can't find what size radiator fits that car... Try looking for a shop close to home We have one here in El Toro one man shop really great to work with. Last edited by Gerry; 11-11-2010 at 11:59 PM.

11-12-2010, 03:43 AM	#6
54HotRod Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 16	Re: Help Please!!! Radiator question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Gerry can I get the info for that shop? I would love to get this thing made and in the car by Thanksgiving. Anyone else that can help out with a good local shop would be greatly appreciated.

11-13-2010, 04:49 PM	#8
Gerry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake Forest, Southern California. Posts: 148	Re: Help Please!!! Radiator question 23141 Orange Ave Ste C Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 470-0858 Advantage radiator. Tell Bob Gerry (in the wheel chair) sent you to him. But I must say there must be a shop like this closer to you... Good Luck. Gerry

11-14-2010, 03:04 AM	#9
54HotRod Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 16	Re: Help Please!!! Radiator question Thanks Paul for taking the time to measure it out for me. Thanks Bob for the shop information. I may have found a shop close but if they don't work out then I will call Advantage. You guys are awesome and thanks again for the help.

11-14-2010, 08:56 PM	#10
butchbov Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bloomfield, Indiana Posts: 84	Re: Help Please!!! Radiator question Try these guys for your radiator. I needed a new one for my wife's 59 Edsel & they had it to me in 3 days. It was copper & a direct bolt in replacement. http://classicfordradiator.com/coppe...sforfords.aspx __________________ Butch In a world filled with stress it is better to give than to receive.

11-17-2010, 04:24 PM	#11
HOTRODPRIMER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate,South Carolina Posts: 500	Re: Help Please!!! Radiator question You might check out Walker Radiator,I have used them in my hot rods for years and recently installed a Walker Radiator in my 54 Ford Ranch Wagon,,,HRP http://www.walkerradiatorworks.com/ __________________ ‘When one door closes, another opens. But we often look so regretfully upon the closed door that we don’t see the one which has opened for us.’ Alexander Graham Bell

11-18-2010, 09:06 AM	#12
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,916	Re: Help Please!!! Radiator question Make sure it a 4 core heavy duty. On my 56 I had a heating problem and had a 3 core and the car heated up in a parade or city driving so I put a 6 plade fan and 4 core radiator now runs cool.

11-18-2010, 10:40 PM	#13
parklane Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St.Thomas, ON Canada Posts: 598	Re: Help Please!!! Radiator question Hey Redneck, where have you been?? Haven't seen you on here for a while. __________________ If brains were wire, some couldn't short circuit a firefly