stude
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Any of you guys have any suggestions on radiator options for putting a 7.3 in a 56 Ford pickup? The OEM radiator is approximately 33"Wx 32.5"H. The space I have to work with (without getting into major frame and body rework) is 34"Wx24"H. I can modify the frame so that the radiator will fit between the rails, but it will still be about 4" below the frame to the bottom of the radiator. Not my first choice if I can avoid it.
I bought a 91 F Super Duty with a 7.3, ZF542, and 5.13:1 Dana rear axle. Frame is rusted out as I live in the rust belt. I need a truck to tow a relatively heavy trailer (when loaded with firewood. I an old 53 Studebaker, but it only weighs about 2800 lbs, so I am hesitant to tow weights that are probably twice what the truck weighs with it. I figure the F250 will be between 4500-5000 lbs when done. It will be heavy duty enough, for sure, but more importantly, it will be something different... if I move forward with the project.
I bought a 91 F Super Duty with a 7.3, ZF542, and 5.13:1 Dana rear axle. Frame is rusted out as I live in the rust belt. I need a truck to tow a relatively heavy trailer (when loaded with firewood. I an old 53 Studebaker, but it only weighs about 2800 lbs, so I am hesitant to tow weights that are probably twice what the truck weighs with it. I figure the F250 will be between 4500-5000 lbs when done. It will be heavy duty enough, for sure, but more importantly, it will be something different... if I move forward with the project.