does anyone have an old radiator they are not using. Need one for a mock up on a transplant I’m doing on a 73 FJ55? Would be glad to buy it if needed. Thanks. Jim
55 radiator in central TX
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I have one, but I'm guessing Albuquerque is too far away. If you want to pay the shipping, I'll throw it in a box for you and send it your way.
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Man I appreciate that. Will see if I get any local hits first. thank you again. Jim
hi, i got one up here in AR that came from a '78 that has a hole in the front & I cannot use as it will not fit my '79. i can also ship or if you know anyone heading this way, i can meet.
best, ty
best, ty
I have a skinny radiator as it came with AC & they're hard to find so I'd be up for a spare is there's one out there.
Thanks, ty
I have a skinny radiator as it came with AC & they're hard to find so I'd be up for a spare is there's one out there.
Thanks, ty
so was mine, Almost positive it is still on the shelf, might even have the shroud also.
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So when y’all say skinny, what’s the thickness of these radiators? I have 40, 60 & 61 radiators and they are all 3+ (including the frames). I’m struggling for space and have about 4” between the fan and the core support. If there’s one out there less than 3” I’d be interested in it. Thanks. Jim.
I'll try and remember to get measurements when I get home tonight.
the 79 a/c rad, not sure if non a/c are the same, is a different beast all together, IIRCC it is wider than regular 55 rads and thinner. it is unigue to the 79 only. so kinda rare as there weren't many 79's in the states
kinda hi jacked your post.
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No problem with the highjacking. If the 79 provides the clearance needed, then I’ll start looking for one. Are aftermarket ones (with the same deminsions) available?
here's a link to a for sale I had last year. I'll get measurements soon
For Sale - rare? 79 radiator and shroud.....MT
the 79 rad is aprox 1 1/4" wider
height is the same
from front to back on the bolt flange on the sides of the rad are aprox 7/8" closer together than an earlier 55 rad
early and this 79 are both 3 core rads.
I think all 79 rads were like this, no difference if it had a/c or not.
For Sale - rare? 79 radiator and shroud.....MT
the 79 rad is aprox 1 1/4" wider
height is the same
from front to back on the bolt flange on the sides of the rad are aprox 7/8" closer together than an earlier 55 rad
early and this 79 are both 3 core rads.
I think all 79 rads were like this, no difference if it had a/c or not.
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Really appreciate your information and the measurements. Since I don’t have a 55 radiator here could you tell me what the thickness would be on a standard one? Looks like the 79 version is almost an inch thinner which would be great. I assume it’s closer to 3” similar to a 40 radiator. Thanks again. Jimmy
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Ty, is this from a 79? I assume so based on being 2” thick. Thanks again for posing up the pic.hi, here're the dimensions I took from mine when I pulled it a few years ago to get the ever present leak fixed.
best, ty
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Same question - wondering if those dims are from '79 rad...