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Cody_1948 · 07-25-2023, 04:48 PM

Hi Guys, I've been away awhile just finally was able to get some time to work on my 48 F1 again, Got it running last weekend for the first time in about 2 and half years. How ever come to find out my Radiator is total toast. Called local rad shop for recore they told me 950-1100.00.

Just was wondering if anyone knows of any aftermarket ones that would work ?. Just until I'm able to get my original one fixed. I was thinking aluminum one. I see that top inlet tub is on the right side. Could I use a off set 48-50 Ford car thermostat housing from 226 and pair with new aluminum rad ?. I've kind lost with what I can do.

I do truly appreciate any type of input.

Cheers

Cody

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GB SISSON · 07-26-2023, 04:48 PM

Sorry Cody, just saw this. I used an aluminum radiator in my '47 with '51 H six. It was designed for the folks who put a small block chev V8 in a flathead ford car/truck. All mounting is set up for our trucks and a little creativity in hoses might be needed, but worked perfectly in mine as well as my other 6 cyl tonner with the diesel engine. 3 years ago they were under 200 bucks with free shipping.. One I painted satin black and it blended right in.

FortyNiner · 07-27-2023, 03:25 AM

Look at lmctruck.com for a replacement radiator. While it may be mostly aluminum currently, the fit and pricing are better than others.

1942deluxe · 07-27-2023, 06:23 AM

On my 42 coupe the cost to recore the radiator was $375. Tanks were in decent shape. My brothers 57 Chevy was $400 as the tanks were needed work. Maybe a second opinion on a recore?

pistonbroke · 07-27-2023, 07:42 AM

1942deluxe, I wish I knew where you had that done as I just had my 41 pickup record and yes I took it out and laid it on their counter and picked it up when it was done, for $1400 Tim

1942deluxe · 07-27-2023, 08:52 AM

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pistonbroke, small one man shop in Bushnell, Ohio. Chief's radiator repair. Is your 41 a split core radiator? That may have been some of the expense.

07-25-2023, 04:48 PM	#1
Cody_1948 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: MI Posts: 212	Where to buy aftermarket 226 radiator Hi Guys, I've been away awhile just finally was able to get some time to work on my 48 F1 again, Got it running last weekend for the first time in about 2 and half years. How ever come to find out my Radiator is total toast. Called local rad shop for recore they told me 950-1100.00. Just was wondering if anyone knows of any aftermarket ones that would work ?. Just until I'm able to get my original one fixed. I was thinking aluminum one. I see that top inlet tub is on the right side. Could I use a off set 48-50 Ford car thermostat housing from 226 and pair with new aluminum rad ?. I've kind lost with what I can do. I do truly appreciate any type of input. Cheers Cody Sent from my Celero5G using Tapatalk

07-26-2023, 04:48 PM	#2
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,952	Re: Where to buy aftermarket 226 radiator Sorry Cody, just saw this. I used an aluminum radiator in my '47 with '51 H six. It was designed for the folks who put a small block chev V8 in a flathead ford car/truck. All mounting is set up for our trucks and a little creativity in hoses might be needed, but worked perfectly in mine as well as my other 6 cyl tonner with the diesel engine. 3 years ago they were under 200 bucks with free shipping.. One I painted satin black and it blended right in. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

07-27-2023, 03:25 AM	#3
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,138	Re: Where to buy aftermarket 226 radiator Look at lmctruck.com for a replacement radiator. While it may be mostly aluminum currently, the fit and pricing are better than others. __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

07-27-2023, 06:23 AM	#4
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 715	Re: Where to buy aftermarket 226 radiator On my 42 coupe the cost to recore the radiator was $375. Tanks were in decent shape. My brothers 57 Chevy was $400 as the tanks were needed work. Maybe a second opinion on a recore?

07-27-2023, 07:42 AM	#5
pistonbroke Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Perry Mo. Posts: 486	Re: Where to buy aftermarket 226 radiator 1942deluxe, I wish I knew where you had that done as I just had my 41 pickup record and yes I took it out and laid it on their counter and picked it up when it was done, for $1400 Tim

07-27-2023, 08:52 AM	#6
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 715	Re: Where to buy aftermarket 226 radiator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) pistonbroke, small one man shop in Bushnell, Ohio. Chief's radiator repair. Is your 41 a split core radiator? That may have been some of the expense.