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It's time to replace RQB-3553's radiator. I recored it 16 years ago but now it really needs to be replaced. What's the best bet for a new radiator-I can handle fabrication of brackets for mounting?

chuck

RQB-3553

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I used this one.

http://www.universalpartsinc.com/shopping/productDetails.aspx?i=750621&c=0

Fits like a glove. You have to use 1/2" aluminum angle to fab brackets. You can even use the original fan shroud.

Mine doesn't have an internal oil cooler, but I bought it 4 years ago. They may now..

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I used this one.

http://www.universalpartsinc.com/shopping/productDetails.aspx?i=750621&c=0

Fits like a glove. You have to use 1/2" aluminum angle to fab brackets. You can even use the original fan shroud.

Mine doesn't have an internal oil cooler, but I bought it 4 years ago. They may now..

This is a GREAT tip!!.....Lighter than the brass original, very reasonable price,...and perhaps better cooling ability?

silverstude, tell us, does this radiator cool as well as the original did?....In your opinion?

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New radiators are available from vendors, but expensive: http://www.studebaker-intl.com/PDF/Cooling.pdf

Check these prior discussions of the topic:

http://www.aoai.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=2710&hl=

http://www.studebaker-info.org/tech/SOB/sdc46421m.html

And, I downloaded a more through write-up by Avanti83 back in 2013 that I'll be happy to forward to you if you'll send me a private message with your email address.

He used a 19x26 generic aluminum radiator.

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This is a GREAT tip!!.....Lighter than the brass original, very reasonable price,...and perhaps better cooling ability?

silverstude, tell us, does this radiator cool as well as the original did?....In your opinion?

I haven't beenon the road yet, but it has to be better than the original..

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