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art bjornestad · 06-26-2008, 06:30 PM

I own a 55 BAHT with a 350, 700r with a/c. My problem is a worn out radiator and I would like to order the correct replacement. The current one is in front of the core support and has a shroud with a flex fan. The car does not overheat but the Radiator has several leaks that Bars cures so far.

My question is will a standard 55 radiator work or do I need to order something else? I see that Danchuk offers a Desert Cooler for about $360. Are there different radiators that would be better for about the same price?

tri5man · 06-26-2008, 06:42 PM

Sounds like your current radiator is in the 6 cylinder position. I've got the same set up a V8 with a shroud and flex fan that runs cool. I would think you could get one cheaper then $360.

chevman57 · 06-26-2008, 06:50 PM

If your radiator is mounted on the front side of the support then it is in the 6cyl. position and will make a difference when you order a new one. Here is a link to the H & H page. If you don`t want the 4 core one then they offer a 3 core. Terry
http://www.hhclassic.com/scripts/CatSearch.cfm

carls 56 · 06-26-2008, 07:09 PM

art, you have a 6cyl. set up. ck around, i think you can do better on price(summit for ex.)

. good luck

56-210sedan · 06-27-2008, 10:41 AM

Not sure what your budget is but you should be able to shop around for a better price, unless there is a particular make and unit from a supplier you are set on.

06-26-2008, 06:30 PM	#1
art bjornestad Member Join Date: Sep 2007 art bjornestad's Garage Posts: 17 Member #3701	55 radiator help I own a 55 BAHT with a 350, 700r with a/c. My problem is a worn out radiator and I would like to order the correct replacement. The current one is in front of the core support and has a shroud with a flex fan. The car does not overheat but the Radiator has several leaks that Bars cures so far. My question is will a standard 55 radiator work or do I need to order something else? I see that Danchuk offers a Desert Cooler for about $360. Are there different radiators that would be better for about the same price?

06-26-2008, 06:50 PM	#3
chevman57 Sr. Administrator Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Feb 2006 chevman57's Garage Location: Graham,Texas Posts: 35,889 Member #264	If your radiator is mounted on the front side of the support then it is in the 6cyl. position and will make a difference when you order a new one. Here is a link to the H & H page. If you don`t want the 4 core one then they offer a 3 core. Terry http://www.hhclassic.com/scripts/CatSearch.cfm __________________ http://s1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/chevman57/ http://www.cardomain.com/id/chevman57 http://www.trifive.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1177 1957 2dr sedan Bel Air, owned since 1978 1972 Chevelle Malibu, awaiting rebuild,owned since 1979

06-26-2008, 07:09 PM	#4
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06-26-2008, 06:42 PM	#2
tri5man Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Sep 2007 tri5man's Garage Location: Anchorage, Kentucky Posts: 323 Member #3690	Sounds like your current radiator is in the 6 cylinder position. I've got the same set up a V8 with a shroud and flex fan that runs cool. I would think you could get one cheaper then $360.

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