RADIATOR FOR '54 HUDSON HORNET

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edited November -1 in HUDSON

WHERE CAN I BUY A NEW REPLACEMENT RADIATOR FOR MY '54 HORNET? iS THER A WORKABLE INTERCHANGE FOR THE HUDSON RADIATOR THAT WOULD MAKE MY SEARCH MORE PRACTICAL?

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  • dave s
    dave s Senior Contributor, Moderator
    Radiator from 80's dodge van with 318 engine will work.:)
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    THANKS FOR THE TIP! I'LL START LOOKING FOR AN '80'S DODGE VAN RADIATOR.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    A gentleman in our local said he used a Dodge pick-up truck radiator
    from the 80's with wery little trouble,
    Roger
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Your Hudson Radiator has brass top and bottoms, Why not have it recored with a 4 row core then you will know what you have and be certain it will fit.
    Bob
  • onerare39
    onerare39 Expert Adviser, Member
    BJ__TN wrote:
    Your Hudson Radiator has brass top and bottoms, Why not have it recored with a 4 row core then you will know what you have and be certain it will fit.
    Bob


    Exactly!
  • kamzack
    kamzack Senior Contributor
    I recently ordered a 4 row high effiency core for 50 Com. Detroit Raditor.
    I have the box with the diemensions and can get them for ya if interested. I paid around $250.00 plus frieght. They have a website.
    Kim
  • Kdancy
    Kdancy Senior Contributor
    kamzack wrote:
    I recently ordered a 4 row high effiency core for 50 Com. Detroit Raditor.
    I have the box with the diemensions and can get them for ya if interested. I paid around $250.00 plus frieght. They have a website.
    Kim
    Is this the company?
    http://www.detroitradiatorworks.com/
  • kamzack
    kamzack Senior Contributor
    Yes
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Recoring is pretty expensive. I thought a new radiator would cost less.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    DID THE NEW RADIATOR FIT WITHOUT MUCH MODIFICATION?
    I WOULD LIKE YOUR DIMENSION INFO IF YOU WISH TO POST IT.
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    I recently had a stepdown radiator re-cored to a 4-core at a local shop. There's still a couple good ones around this area. The family-owned operation I took it to has been in business for 80-some years. The cost was $500. Typically, a good radiator, new, will run around the same amount. Finding a good used Dodge radiator will probably be the least expensive route, if originality is not a factor.
  • Richie
    Richie Senior Contributor
    newhudson wrote:
    THANKS FOR THE TIP! I'LL START LOOKING FOR AN '80'S DODGE VAN RADIATOR.

    I converted my 50 Pacemaker to a Dodge rad. last year. I bought a # 433889 3 row radiator from Auto Zone for $192.00 including tax. It took about 2 to 3 hours to complete. I believe Ken Cates has the project on his web site. I also have the project saved with pictures, if you want me to send it to you I'll be glad to. Give me an e-mail address and I'll send it. You can PM me if you like. Richie.
  • Richie
    Richie Senior Contributor
    newhudson wrote:
    THANKS FOR THE TIP! I'LL START LOOKING FOR AN '80'S DODGE VAN RADIATOR.

    Newhudson, I sent you an e-mail, if you don't get it let me know and I'll send it again. Richie.
  • kamzack
    kamzack Senior Contributor
    These diemensions are core cut sizes. I have a friend who has a rad shop. He ordered it and sold to me at his cost plus shipping. You'll have to have a shop install tanks and straps.
    18 3/4 x 24 3/4 x 25 5/8
    Hope this helps,
    Kim
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