Probably is a 52. The engine has been upgraded to a 235 (that I am
keeping) so the radiator probably was as well. So I'll be OK?
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Grant Galbraith [SMTP:trks@javanet.com]
> Sent: Friday, March 12, 1999 9:53 AM
> To: Bennett Ratliff
> Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Radiator Size for a 49 AD
>
> I remember reading somewhere that during the Korean war years they
> made the
> radiator a couple inches shorter. They interchange fine but doesn't
> the 52
> indicate the year which would make them both '52's? The shorter one
> would
> have slightly less cooling capacity.
>
> Bennett Ratliff wrote:
>
> > In the process of rebuilding my engine and took my radiator to the
> local
> > radiator shop to be pressure tested, cleaned and painted and got
> some
> > BAD news. Seems the old farmer who owned it last was very creative
> with
> > some caulk and who knows what else to stop some leaks and as a
> result
> > the old radiator can't be saved. Good news though, fellow rebuilder
> > Brad Newman (the guage rebuilder from recent postings) had an extra
> > radiator from a parts truck that may work. Problem is that it is
> > slightly bigger than the one coming out of the truck. Question -
> Can I
> > replace my original radiator with the other one?
> >
> > The original radiator has the markings R11A / 52A / 3128515 and
> measures
> > 20"W x 3"D x 24"H
> >
> > The replacement radiator has the markings R11A / 52E / 3128515 and
> > measures 20"W x 3"D x 26"H
> >
> > The mounting holes appear to match pretty close to each other but I
> am
> > concerned that the extra height will not work under the hood once I
> > reassemble the truck. Looking for some input before I either have
> this
> > one rehabilitated ($65) or buy a new one ($215).
> >
> > Bennett Ratliff
> > Coppell, Texas
> > '49 AD 3100 - Pile of Parts working towards the 4th of July Parade
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> 1959
>
>
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