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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: gasman826 on 2014-08-28 07:03

Title: radiator replacement
Post by: gasman826 on 2014-08-28 07:03
Cruising with the Ranch Wagon the other day.  Running warm when I noticed getting warmer.  As I hit the driveway, gauge was at 3/4 and climbing.  The upper tank had a crack in it.  I bought an aluminum eBay radiator.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-ROWS-1957-1959-Ford-Fairlane-Ranchero-Skyliner-Victoria-ALUMINUM-RADIATOR-/191261293354?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1957%7CMake%3AFord&hash=item2c880fbb2a&vxp=mtr

Quick shipping.  Bolted in with correct hose size and placement including transmission cooler lines and a radiator cap.  Temp gauge barely hits 1/4.  This radiator is a thicker, three core so it is a little closer to the fan blade.  For a driver, I'm pleased.
Title: Re: radiator replacement
Post by: wv 57s forever on 2014-08-28 07:38
what is the dif in ranch and custom?
Title: Re: radiator replacement
Post by: hiball3985 on 2014-08-28 16:45
Quote from: wv 57s forever on 2014-08-28 07:38
what is the dif in ranch and custom?
Don't think there is any..
Title: Re: radiator replacement
Post by: gasman826 on 2014-08-28 17:58
Quote from: wv 57s forever on 2014-08-28 07:38
what is the dif in ranch and custom?
From the B pillar forward...nothing.
Title: Re: radiator replacement
Post by: rmk57 on 2014-08-28 18:38
Is that with a Y-block engine?

Never mind, I see it's for a Y.
Title: Re: radiator replacement
Post by: hiball3985 on 2014-08-30 11:36
I thought about buying one but after looking I had second thoughts about a Chinese radiator, good luck hope it works out well for you..