1958 caddy radiator swap???

I have a 58 caddy two door and I am in need of a radiator and they are freakin hard to find in decent shape, I don't want to spend a ton of money on a re-core or a new one, I was wanting to know if anyone has put a diffrent model radiator in there caddy? just trying to get idea's of what to do for a radiator before I spend the money if I have to! thanks

 

Ive seen a few roll through ebay, check under other years like 56, thats how i found it, was looking for one for my 56 sedan

 

ok will do, thanks

 

I have a stocker '55 for sale if you're interested...was going to use in it my build, but opted for an aluminum...

If you got time, look for a cross-flow...you may have to modify the side panels to get it to fit, but it'll work better than a standard.

R-

 

thats cool, what kind of cross flow did you get? size or model or whatever?

 

does anyone know if 58 olds is close to same as a caddy from 58 radiator?? Only diff I see it the ****** line outlets?

 

I think your biggest issue will be the ****** coolant lines. I think '57 is close, but I'm not sure on many of the others. I'm sure you've come to find out as I have that '58 has way too many 1 year parts.

 

57 has the lower radiator exit on the other side then a 58. i have the same issue i have a Original one and i am thinking of changing it for alu or a thicker new core but its all so expensive so im still looking around i like there is a thread about it know hopefully someone wil show us the way

 

If you have the trans cooler lines in the radiator then a 56 won't work. In 56 the trans cooler was mounted to the bottom of the bell housing and heater hoses ran down to it. Having one recored isn't that expensive as long as your tanks are good.