New Radiator Info

[Nailhead]

I took my 715 radiator in to the local shop, and was told the core was failing, and a re-core would cost over $500. After digging around a little while, the shop owner found a new one for $350. It's on the left:



Jason (the proprietor) told me it listed for a 1965 Ford. He couldn't remember the model. Anyway, it's 1/2" wider, with the same height, hose fitting placement, and core count. The outlet fitting is larger, though, and the mounting bracket is different.

I'll update when I get it installed & see how it fits.

[brute4c]

Very interesting...
If you get the manufacturer name and radiator number off the new one, i can find the application...like modine 251 or such...

[Nailhead]

There is no manufacturer info that I can find on it, but there is a tag on the core that says "429 03", for whatever that's worth.

[brute4c]

Hmmm...will see if I can come up with anything on that....I know, like the stock radiator said Mccord and in another place the part number...I have seen that on Modine units as well...maybe this is one where they dont...

[Nailhead]

I'll give Jason a call this week and see what additional information he can provide.

[brute4c]

All I could find was lots of references to the Ford 429 radiators..so that was no help...

[Nailhead]

The height issue should be clear in this pic.

[brute4c]

That most certainly is an issue...are you gonna modify or remove the cross braces under the radiator? I know sever have and as yet i dont remember anyone reporting problems...

[Nailhead]

Probably relocate them lower: my buddy Harry & both concluded they're probably there for a reason.

[Nailhead]

Cross braces removed after some debate, and that new radiator fits great: no hood clearance issues at all, and it's about 1 1/2" off the top of the steering box filler.

Now we can get the fuel system going, and the rewire done.