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GLAmes · 02-08-2025, 01:05 PM

Does anyone have a recommendation for an original looking radiator? I found this one which looks like it fits the bill.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/35256049271...Bk9SR8qd3-mcZQ

Abe Lugo · 02-08-2025, 10:58 PM

I think that's only one that is aluminum with an oem looking top tank. Especially at that price.
I actually bought the same one for my wagon. I have not had a chance to install. But will be doing so before my Vegas trip. I also was looking to install a shroud at the same time and the companies that make them are not making late 50's Ford custom shrouds.
You might as well update to the steel 6 blade fa while you are at it.

Any other radiator with the oem look will be 600-800 dollars. Also reviews is the same amount.

GLAmes · 02-09-2025, 08:00 AM

Where did you find the 6 blade fan?

GLAmes · 02-09-2025, 08:45 AM

I found a 6 blade on Larry's for $60. Is that what you found?

Also, the measurements aren't quite right on the radiator. Is the fitment good?

51504bat · 02-09-2025, 09:52 AM

I bought a non black aluminum one from them for my '54 Ranch Wagon. Fit fine. There was some minor shipping damage to one of the hose openings which I resized with no issues. They knocked 50 bucks off. Car is down for major body work so no long term experience but I'd order one again if needed. JMO

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56sedandelivery · 02-09-2025, 11:33 AM

On the subject of radiators. Most places list the 56 radiator as type1 or type2. My original was a 6 cylinder radiator and is long gone. How does one know which type I would need?Thanks

Abe Lugo · 02-09-2025, 11:48 AM

I have not open mine up and compared yet.
For the fan same. Got it from Larry's.

GLAmes · 02-09-2025, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 56sedandelivery

On the subject of radiators. Most places list the 56 radiator as type1 or type2. My original was a 6 cylinder radiator and is long gone. How does one know which type I would need?Thanks

Concours Parts lists type 1 and type 2 and show the mounting brackets on the sides are different. They don't show prices in their catalog though. I'm going to give them a call tomorrow.

Gene F · 02-09-2025, 04:42 PM

Be careful about saving a few bucks. Can be more headaches than what it is worth.

My 57 has a radiator I got from Concourse Parts (before new ownership) and it fit like a glove. I upgraded the radiator, because mine seemed like it didn't hold enough coolant when I pulled the hose. I also bought the shrould, and the 6 blade fan. I think I had a short spacer from Speedway in my pile of goodies I used to maximize the fan depth.

It was nice not having to relocate mountings, or fluid lines.

GLAmes · 02-10-2025, 03:04 PM

Concours copper, original looking radiators are about $800 with shipping. I've decided to hold off on either of them until I get my tax bill. I'm leaning toward the Concourse because it is US made.

02-08-2025, 01:05 PM	#1
GLAmes Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 341	'54 Skyliner radiator Does anyone have a recommendation for an original looking radiator? I found this one which looks like it fits the bill. https://www.ebay.com/itm/35256049271...Bk9SR8qd3-mcZQ __________________ '54 Skyliner. As close to original as I could restore it to.

02-08-2025, 10:58 PM	#2
Abe Lugo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 178	Re: '54 Skyliner radiator I think that's only one that is aluminum with an oem looking top tank. Especially at that price. I actually bought the same one for my wagon. I have not had a chance to install. But will be doing so before my Vegas trip. I also was looking to install a shroud at the same time and the companies that make them are not making late 50's Ford custom shrouds. You might as well update to the steel 6 blade fa while you are at it. Any other radiator with the oem look will be 600-800 dollars. Also reviews is the same amount.

02-09-2025, 08:00 AM	#3
GLAmes Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 341	Re: '54 Skyliner radiator Where did you find the 6 blade fan? __________________ '54 Skyliner. As close to original as I could restore it to.

02-09-2025, 08:45 AM	#4
GLAmes Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 341	Re: '54 Skyliner radiator I found a 6 blade on Larry's for $60. Is that what you found? Also, the measurements aren't quite right on the radiator. Is the fitment good? __________________ '54 Skyliner. As close to original as I could restore it to.

02-09-2025, 09:52 AM	#5
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,413	Re: '54 Skyliner radiator I bought a non black aluminum one from them for my '54 Ranch Wagon. Fit fine. There was some minor shipping damage to one of the hose openings which I resized with no issues. They knocked 50 bucks off. Car is down for major body work so no long term experience but I'd order one again if needed. JMO __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

02-09-2025, 10:19 AM	#6
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,767	Re: '54 Skyliner radiator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) https://www.thebrassworks.net/collec...r-reproduction. A little pricey but what an investment.

02-09-2025, 11:33 AM	#7
56sedandelivery Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Arkansas Posts: 577	Re: '54 Skyliner radiator On the subject of radiators. Most places list the 56 radiator as type1 or type2. My original was a 6 cylinder radiator and is long gone. How does one know which type I would need?Thanks

02-09-2025, 11:48 AM	#8
Abe Lugo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 178	Re: '54 Skyliner radiator I have not open mine up and compared yet. For the fan same. Got it from Larry's.

02-09-2025, 04:42 PM	#10
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,476	Re: '54 Skyliner radiator Be careful about saving a few bucks. Can be more headaches than what it is worth. My 57 has a radiator I got from Concourse Parts (before new ownership) and it fit like a glove. I upgraded the radiator, because mine seemed like it didn't hold enough coolant when I pulled the hose. I also bought the shrould, and the 6 blade fan. I think I had a short spacer from Speedway in my pile of goodies I used to maximize the fan depth. It was nice not having to relocate mountings, or fluid lines.

02-10-2025, 03:04 PM	#11
GLAmes Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 341	Re: '54 Skyliner radiator Concours copper, original looking radiators are about $800 with shipping. I've decided to hold off on either of them until I get my tax bill. I'm leaning toward the Concourse because it is US made. __________________ '54 Skyliner. As close to original as I could restore it to.