Re: 1951-1954 Radiator Identification

Posted by Packard Don On 2020/7/13 11:51:55

BigKev, I can see differences to the top can between the "288" radiator and the radiator in my 1954 Patrician which is smooth and has a slightly different shape. I didn't check the tags but maybe they are different manufacturers, such as Modine vs McCord. Otherwise the fit is the same.

I know that there was a mounting change somewhere in or after 1951 where the number of bolts and rubber pieces was different but I don't recall what that was or what to look for (if the radiators themselves differed at all) to know which this is. It's in the Service Counselors so I'll have to look it up.

As for the A/C radiator, I've never seen one but understand that they are thicker and, of course, there is a different fan with more blades to go with it. I don't know if the cans are thicker/larger too of is it's only in the core but likely the latter.