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If the tanks of your radiator are OK, your shop should be able to re-core it. I know it will not be strictly original but, they should be able to provide more surface area to cool your car.
Posted on: 2008/7/11 17:12
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I used a slightly modified Ford pickup radiator in my '56, brand new and only $125. I'm sure a good parts store can find a suitable replacement if you're not too worried about originality.
Posted on: 2008/7/11 20:13
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I am not at ALL worried about originality! (Future postings will make that clearer :) ). I intend to keep the spirit of the Packard, but want to improve reliability where it is practical to do so.
I'd really like a LOT more cooling capacity,as (a) I live in Texas where the daily highs most days recently have been 100, and (b) I intend to add air conditioning, which will put a condenser in front of the radiator to further impede its effectiveness. Randy also suggested strongly we think about how we could easily find or fabricate a shroud. I DO know a really good parts man. I will call him. Jim G
Posted on: 2008/7/11 20:48
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I don't know the 52 architecture that well. But if there is a location that gets air flow other than in front of the radiator, I'd probably take guidance from the new car designs and locate it there. I hope there is such a place. good luck.
Posted on: 2008/7/11 21:57
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Jim, here's a little secret for the straight eights: If you need the water pump outlet on the other side of the engine, get a '50 and earlier water pump, they're the opposite outlet than the '51-'54.
Posted on: 2008/7/12 0:12
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Dont you mean the water pump inlet?
The water outlet is on the top of the head.
Posted on: 2008/7/12 1:31
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Yes, inlet. My bad!
How about lower radiator hose nipple? I just wanted to use the word "nipple"!
Posted on: 2008/7/12 1:59
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TurboPackman: The '50 water pump is a straight interchangable part on my '52?
Jim G
Posted on: 2008/7/12 9:09
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49Packard: I am not proposing moving the radiator. I AM asking if there is a BETTER radiator that will fit in the same spot. For example, thicker core with more total surface area exposed to airflow.
I HAVE taken steps already, related to an appearance customizing project, that have actually lowered the temperature displayed on the water temperature gauge at 60 mph in 100 degree weather. Details will be forthcoming soon . . . Jim G
Posted on: 2008/7/12 9:13
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