26x19 Radiator install DONE!!

i just finished putting in my new radiator.26x19 aluminum with 2 1.5 inch cores. im pretty sure this is the biggest radiator you can fit into the stock location.
i had to cut and trim some metal at the bottom so it could sit low enough for the hood to close. i also fabricated some mounts top and bottom. i put my stock mechanical fan and shroud on for now until i can get a electric fan im going to get a polished cover to sit over the top and cover the brackets and stuff up but i think you looks pretty nice.

 

Looks good. What brand radiator is it?

 

Looks like my Griffin. Install sounds the same.

 

Looks good, I have the same size radiator in mine right now. Mine is from Northern Radiator.

 

I've also got the Northern in my 71. Works good. My only complaint is there's no drain petcock. I have to loosen the lower hose to drain it. Kepp saying I'm gonna get one put in.

 

My Griffin doesn't have a petcock either. I use a small drill pump on my cordless drill

 

been there done that....congrats!

 

Same here, don't know what they were thinking. I thought about installing an in-line drain such as this.
http://www.jegs.com/p/Flex-a-lite/1017700/10002/-1

 

Mine is similar, and I use a heater hose as a siphon. At least antifreeze is tasty...

 

It looks to me like the only problem is that the fan is on backwards.
Maybe I am just looking at it wrong but if it is on backwards it wont pull as much air at an idle

 

hey paul your right it looks like its backwards. good eyes.

 

good glasses! my eyes need quite a bit of adjustment at my age.

 

opps haha at least its just a mock up. i believe the radiator is an all star. got it for $170 thought it was a good deal.

 

77 Ford Maveric 30,000 Original MILES

hey man were did u get the radiator form anad for a 1977 maverick and some fenders do u know were to get some???:Handshake

 

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will this rad keep a 351 W cool that is street driven?/