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JLB3 · 07-01-2013, 03:27 PM

Well....my radiator is toast and I'm looking for a replacement. I might be able to get my hands on another stock radiator...but not sure yet.

In the meantime, can anyone recommend a cost-effective replacement without spending $1000 bucks? Seems like there are several passenger car options, but less for pickups. Ford 289 motor is installed in the truck.

1931 flamingo · 07-01-2013, 05:34 PM

If the tanks are good why not re-core??
Paul in CT

JLB3 · 07-02-2013, 06:12 AM

I've thought about a re-core, but I would like to see what other options I have as well.

oldandtired · 07-02-2013, 07:22 AM

The 37 Truck radiator fits the same hole and has greater cooling capacity. They can be a bit easier to find, also.

blucar · 07-02-2013, 10:52 AM

I have a perfect '37 Ford truck radiator that has been sitting up in the rafters for over forty years.. There is one problem with the radiator... It is for a V8 60.. same radiator as a 85 hp, just has smaller in/out pipes.. Since you have a 289 engine in your truck you would have to change the pipe connections anyway..
I'll sell it for $400.. plus shipping.... PM me, I'll send you some pix

JLB3 · 07-08-2013, 08:00 AM

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[email protected] · 10-05-2018, 08:01 PM

can you call me. I need that radiator, Thank you, Jim.

[email protected] · 10-05-2018, 08:02 PM

207 944 3128 Jim. I need that radiator bad. or [email protected]

[email protected] · 10-29-2018, 06:33 PM

Thank you all for all the help and great advice. Took the radiator in and had it dissembled cleaned and repaired at Autoradiator in Bangor, Me. NO MORE PROBLEMS. It runs exactly what the stats are set for and no more dribbling out the cap. It's amazing how much happier the engine 8BA and I am. All for $340. Alot less than I expected. Thank you all very much, Jim.

07-01-2013, 03:27 PM	#1
JLB3 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 35	1937 Ford Pickup Radiator Options Well....my radiator is toast and I'm looking for a replacement. I might be able to get my hands on another stock radiator...but not sure yet. In the meantime, can anyone recommend a cost-effective replacement without spending $1000 bucks? Seems like there are several passenger car options, but less for pickups. Ford 289 motor is installed in the truck.

07-01-2013, 05:34 PM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: 1937 Ford Pickup Radiator Options If the tanks are good why not re-core?? Paul in CT

07-02-2013, 06:12 AM	#3
JLB3 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 35	Re: 1937 Ford Pickup Radiator Options I've thought about a re-core, but I would like to see what other options I have as well.

07-02-2013, 07:22 AM	#4
oldandtired Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edgefield, SC Posts: 811	Re: 1937 Ford Pickup Radiator Options The 37 Truck radiator fits the same hole and has greater cooling capacity. They can be a bit easier to find, also.

07-02-2013, 10:52 AM	#5
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,464	Re: 1937 Ford Pickup Radiator Options I have a perfect '37 Ford truck radiator that has been sitting up in the rafters for over forty years.. There is one problem with the radiator... It is for a V8 60.. same radiator as a 85 hp, just has smaller in/out pipes.. Since you have a 289 engine in your truck you would have to change the pipe connections anyway.. I'll sell it for $400.. plus shipping.... PM me, I'll send you some pix __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe

07-08-2013, 08:00 AM	#6
JLB3 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 35	Re: 1937 Ford Pickup Radiator Options Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I ended having a new radiator with transmission cooler built for $375 by Arrow Thermal Products in Concord, NC. They are a short drive from my house and Steve Wilson was incredibly helpful. If you are in need of a radiator, give Steve a call. Link to his website is below. www.arrowthermalproducts.com

10-05-2018, 08:01 PM	#7
[email protected] Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: orrington, maine Posts: 89	Re: 1937 Ford Pickup Radiator Options can you call me. I need that radiator, Thank you, Jim.

10-05-2018, 08:02 PM	#8
[email protected] Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: orrington, maine Posts: 89	Re: 1937 Ford Pickup Radiator Options 207 944 3128 Jim. I need that radiator bad. or [email protected]

10-29-2018, 06:33 PM	#9
[email protected] Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: orrington, maine Posts: 89	Re: 1937 Ford Pickup Radiator Options Thank you all for all the help and great advice. Took the radiator in and had it dissembled cleaned and repaired at Autoradiator in Bangor, Me. NO MORE PROBLEMS. It runs exactly what the stats are set for and no more dribbling out the cap. It's amazing how much happier the engine 8BA and I am. All for $340. Alot less than I expected. Thank you all very much, Jim.