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mercabago55 · 04-03-2012, 07:00 AM

Hello
Am looking for an Aftermarket Radiator for my 1955 Mercury Camper (Pictured).It has a 351 Windsor Motor with a Four Speed manual transmission.I have a 70s truck radiator in it now but want to get a better one,as it still runs a little to hot.
Any suggestions on brand name and price out there? Any info will be appreciated.Thanks Jack
PS if you have one that will fit for sale That would help too

rick55 · 04-03-2012, 07:13 AM

I know there is a genuine reluctance to buy parts off eBay, but this radiator seems an exceptional deal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230561529705...1#ht_500wt_922
The standard 55 radiator has a good surface area exposed to airflow and this just seems to make that fact better. I ran a modified ( fitted with four cores ) 55 radiator in front of a 351 Cleveland with an FMX and it never ever boiled over in any conditions. I did run a pusher electric fan in front of it along with a engine mounted flex fan. I do think this is a better rad than I was using though I haven't seen one in the flesh - just going by sellers description.
Regards

Daves55Sedan · 04-03-2012, 08:08 PM

Most of your popular resto parts suppliers are selling OEM replacement radiators for '55 Fords. I have even found some of the smaller outfits that specialize in supplying few parts are also selling the new radiators. Concours parts and a few others are also offering heavy-duty radiators to fit the old cars.

mercabago55 · 04-05-2012, 06:56 AM

Thank you all for the great info.Am checking that rad out now,will allso check the OEM,s too.Thanks again Jack

Y-Blockhead · 04-05-2012, 09:25 AM

The radiator on e-pay is from Auto City Classics http://www.autocityclassic.com if you would rather deal with them in person. Seem to be good people. Might be cheaper at their web site http://www.autocityclassic.com/index...1065&Itemid=65

The guy I talked to last about a gas tank for my Ranchwagon was Tom 763-444-5850.

JeffB2 · 04-05-2012, 03:37 PM

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This is also a good way to go,several members of the 52-56 Ford group have these http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-1966-FO...ht_3649wt_1186 The 1965-66 Mustang radiators are a bolt-in for 1949-56 Fords and 1952-56 Mercs some companies are selling them as Ford & Merc specific and tacking on $80-$100 more to the price,don't be fooled by hype you can also use the matching fan shroud http://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-1965-19...#ht_2686wt_948

04-03-2012, 07:00 AM	#1
mercabago55 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Roebuck SC Posts: 50	Looking for A proper Radiator Hello Am looking for an Aftermarket Radiator for my 1955 Mercury Camper (Pictured).It has a 351 Windsor Motor with a Four Speed manual transmission.I have a 70s truck radiator in it now but want to get a better one,as it still runs a little to hot. Any suggestions on brand name and price out there? Any info will be appreciated.Thanks Jack PS if you have one that will fit for sale That would help too

04-03-2012, 08:08 PM	#3
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: Looking for A proper Radiator Most of your popular resto parts suppliers are selling OEM replacement radiators for '55 Fords. I have even found some of the smaller outfits that specialize in supplying few parts are also selling the new radiators. Concours parts and a few others are also offering heavy-duty radiators to fit the old cars.

04-05-2012, 06:56 AM	#4
mercabago55 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Roebuck SC Posts: 50	Re: Looking for A proper Radiator Thank you all for the great info.Am checking that rad out now,will allso check the OEM,s too.Thanks again Jack

04-05-2012, 09:25 AM	#5
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Looking for A proper Radiator The radiator on e-pay is from Auto City Classics http://www.autocityclassic.com if you would rather deal with them in person. Seem to be good people. Might be cheaper at their web site http://www.autocityclassic.com/index...1065&Itemid=65 The guy I talked to last about a gas tank for my Ranchwagon was Tom 763-444-5850. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 04-05-2012 at 09:34 AM.

04-05-2012, 03:37 PM	#6
JeffB2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,417	Re: Looking for A proper Radiator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This is also a good way to go,several members of the 52-56 Ford group have these http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-1966-FO...ht_3649wt_1186 The 1965-66 Mustang radiators are a bolt-in for 1949-56 Fords and 1952-56 Mercs some companies are selling them as Ford & Merc specific and tacking on $80-$100 more to the price,don't be fooled by hype you can also use the matching fan shroud http://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-1965-19...#ht_2686wt_948