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#475325 10/20/22 08:22 PM
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Where would be a good place to look for a good radiator , not aluminum. Thank you


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I would start by putting a wanted ad in the Parts Wanted forum here and on stovebolt.com. If you have one that needs repair, even re-cored, you might look for a radiator shop in your area.


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There were 2 truck radiators available in '37-'39 trucks. One has a 2" core (3121208) and the other is 3" (3121212). They fit all 3 years.

Unfortunately I do not think the '37 car radiator will fit. I have an original one that needs re-cored.


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Rusty,
I don't know where you got your information, but my Chevrolet catalogs say that the 1937 truck radiator fits only 1937 trucks.
A few years ago, I attempted to install a '37 truck radiator into a '38 truck, without success. Can they be made to fit? I assume yes, if you have a drill, sawzall, cutting torch, grinder, welder, prybar, etc. you can probably get it done. I gave up and got a '38 radiator.

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