Re: 55-56 Radiators

Posted by Jim On 2010/6/6 0:22:36

Hey Kevin, you ask an excellent question. With the 110 to 118 degree days we endure in the summer, older cooling systems are tested to the design limits. You would probably be ok with no air-conditioning simply doing a re-core, but with AC I have my doubts. Perhaps a custom-made aluminum radiator would be worth investigating. I have long struggled with getting cars of this vintage to cool effectively enough to consistently run the AC in traffic or up sustained grades.

I am guessing Craig might have some excellent feedback as his climate is very comparable to ours.

Best of luck!
Jim