Re: 1956 executive disc brake conversion kits

Posted by Packard Don On 2020/11/10 14:46:24

The V8 radiator has the lower inlet on the driver's side while it is on the passenger side for the 1951-1954. As Howard indicated, the 1951-1954 are basically the same size and shape but somewhere in there the mounts were changed to add the rubber pads but I don't recall exactly when that happened or if the change also caused a change to the mounting flange.

That said, the A/C cars had a thicker core and different fan with more blades so if yours is factory A/C, you'll need to be sure you use the proper core. Too much cooling is nearly as bad as too little so it's important to get one that matches what was engineered for your particular engine and accessories.