52 Radiator with an extra core

52Cadillac · May 17, 2013, 08:02:33 AM

Hello, I'm in need of a Rebuilt Rad with extra core for my 52 Convertible.
Thanks, Mike

jst · May 25, 2013, 07:33:37 AM

Hi
Check with Eddy Jones. He has a three row that came off of a 53 Cadillac.
Joe T ( Eddy Jones 1-612-558-2629 Minneapolis MN )

52Cadillac · May 28, 2013, 05:57:32 AM

Thanks Joe. Will buzz him today. Do you know if the 53 had an extra core? I think the 50-53 will fit my 52.
Thanks, Mike

Jay Friedman · May 28, 2013, 10:04:44 AM

49 to 53 radiators are the same and, I think, 54 to 56 radiators for cars without AC are the same as 49 to 53 too.

52Cadillac · May 28, 2013, 10:30:08 AM

But they wouldn't have extra cooling capacity? Would the Non AC ones also have extra cooling capacity? Trying to decide how to go with my Rad, have mine rebuilt with possibly adding another core? or buy one already that looks original with extra cooling capacity?
May ride over today to Rad shop, and see what price they give me.
Thanks, Mike

Jay Friedman · May 28, 2013, 05:05:46 PM

Another option is a Walker radiator. They can make one up with a higher cooling ability that will fit and work. Their top does look slightly different but unless you look closely it's not obvious. Contact Art Gardner who had one on one of his cars--I think it wa a '49.

walkerradiatorworks.com

Jeff Maltby 4194 · May 28, 2013, 07:34:44 PM

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-4x4-discussion/250185-radiator-tech-clearing-up-some-questions-core-effiecincy-aluminium-vs-brass-tech.html

52Cadillac · June 02, 2013, 05:34:13 AM

Thanks Guys. I'm good to go in cooling dept for now.
Mike

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