need radiator for 66 ford.

anextgli · 11-13-2007, 03:58 PM

truck has chevy engine and trans. when i went to get choke hooked up, turned and saw fluid pooring onto the ground. looks like rad has a crack in the lower end. the guy at the shop said i might be able to get it repaired. if not, anyone know where to find a rad for my truck??/

75K30 · 11-14-2007, 07:53 AM

Many later model cross flow radiators will fit right in and work just fine. Since the vehicle has been modified already, you reaaly do not need a radiator for a 66 ford, you need a radiator that will fit. Measure the opening, and the mounting points and find one in a yard, or buy a brand new aluminum one from companies like Jegs, or Summitt. These radiators (aluminum) start at around $200.00 and are good for engines up to 600 hP's., and cool better than a conventional brass and copper radiator.
I use a Jegs unit for my Ford (541 Cubic inches) and it stays cool on the street, works just fine.

11-13-2007, 03:58 PM	#1
anextgli Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7	need radiator for 66 ford. truck has chevy engine and trans. when i went to get choke hooked up, turned and saw fluid pooring onto the ground. looks like rad has a crack in the lower end. the guy at the shop said i might be able to get it repaired. if not, anyone know where to find a rad for my truck??/

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11-14-2007, 07:53 AM	#2
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,312	Many later model cross flow radiators will fit right in and work just fine. Since the vehicle has been modified already, you reaaly do not need a radiator for a 66 ford, you need a radiator that will fit. Measure the opening, and the mounting points and find one in a yard, or buy a brand new aluminum one from companies like Jegs, or Summitt. These radiators (aluminum) start at around $200.00 and are good for engines up to 600 hP's., and cool better than a conventional brass and copper radiator. I use a Jegs unit for my Ford (541 Cubic inches) and it stays cool on the street, works just fine.