Finding a radiator.......

[BBQROD]

Finding a radiator for a m35 with a 5.9 cummins engine is becoming a real problem for my wallet! Closest thing I found that will fit is a northern radiator number 239082 for a 2010 bluebird bus. But they cost 738.00 OUCH

I am open to any suggestions.

 

[bonedoc]

Would it be easier to use the 5.9 cummins radiator and shroud and fab up mount brackets for the radiator?

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Will the stock M35 radiator not work?

 

[Jeepsinker]

Look at performance aluminum radiators made to fit big block equipped 60's and early 70's Ford Mustangs.

 

[HanksDeuce]

I went with all Freightliner stuff out of a Thomas Built bus for my Cummins 5.9L + Allison AT545 swap. Yeah it's all way overkill for the deuce in proportions, but heck I got the entire engine/tranny/radiator/intercooler/etc for $800! It's a 1997 12valve with 40k miles on it.

A buddy found my donor vehicle on louisianasportsman.com. I NEVER would have looked there. Thank goodness for work buddies that hunt/fish.

You could search Craigslist too. I can't post the link, but search Atlanta Craigslist for "cummins radiator". I found a current ad for one for $350!

Good luck!

 

[BBQROD]

I chopped up the mounting flanges on the bus radiator and it fits but hangs down 5 inches below bumper.
I'm gonna call radiator shop and see it they can install a shorter core using my tanks.

 

[BBQROD]

Will the stock M35 radiator not work?

It will but fan location is different. And I need to squeeze in a air to air inner cooler some where.

 

[BBQROD]

Look at performance aluminum radiators made to fit big block equipped 60's and early 70's Ford Mustangs.

I did look at early mustang radiators but it would have to be a three row aluminum one and they where 650.00 as well

 

[Jeepsinker]

Well the main thing when either selecting a new radiator or having the bus radiator modified is making sure that they have sufficient capacity. How thick is that bus radiator?

 

[BBQROD]

It's a three row core 27" by 38" now. The deuce will be lighter than the bus and I am running an external trans cooler with this setup should be more than enough.

 

[Jeepsinker]

I figure as long as it can hold three gallons or so by itself it should have enough capacity.

 

[BBQROD]

Oh yeah. No problem holding that lol. I think this thing can hold at least 4 gallons just in the radiator.

 

[HanksDeuce]

I'm not worried about the sizing of the Freightliner / Thomas Built bus packaged powertrain components. They were all sized for a GVWR of 30,000 lbs. The deuce is far less than that.

 

[rustystud]

I went with all Freightliner stuff out of a Thomas Built bus for my Cummins 5.9L + Allison AT545 swap. Yeah it's all way overkill for the deuce in proportions, but heck I got the entire engine/tranny/radiator/intercooler/etc for $800! It's a 1997 12valve with 40k miles on it.

A buddy found my donor vehicle on louisianasportsman.com. I NEVER would have looked there. Thank goodness for work buddies that hunt/fish.

You could search Craigslist too. I can't post the link, but search Atlanta Craigslist for "cummins radiator". I found a current ad for one for $350!

Good luck!

You are one Lucky dog !

 

[bchauvette]

http://www.griffinrad.com/

 

[Jeepsinker]

I'm not worried about the sizing of the Freightliner / Thomas Built bus packaged powertrain components. They were all sized for a GVWR of 30,000 lbs. The deuce is far less than that.

Yeah I know, but I was talking about capacity after cutting it down and recoring it to stop it from hangin below the bumper.

 

[HanksDeuce]

I know I don't have to cut my core down even though it hangs down into the frame, but others might. I have an electric winch so a PTO shaft isn't a problem I have to deal with.

 

[Jeepsinker]

Oh I know man. He said his was hanging 5 inches below the bumper though. That is too much, pto shaft or not.

 

[BBQROD]

I'll put up some pictures of the radiator tomorrow it doesn't look all that bad. I think I will install one of my modified bumpers to help with the lower radiator tank. It kind worked out with the lower outlet hose clearing the frame.