Radiator Needed

[kamzack]

I'm in need of a good used radiator for 61 T Cab. Kinda need it to be within a reasonable distance of middle Tenn.
Thanks in advance,
Kim

[rockne10]

Assume you have explored a re-core on what you've got? I've never had to replace a radiator unless I didn't have one to begin with.

[JoeHall]

If aluminum is acceptable to you, do a search in the archives here, with key words: aluminum radiator. There has been a ton of info on misc interchanges, and radiator companies that will modify theirs to fit just about every common Stude. Lots of posters here like them especially since they are about a third to half price of replacing the copper core on an OEM.

[sweetolbob]

IIRC the Champs and Larks can use a Jeep type radiator. You might try adding Jeep to your search as per Joe's suggestion to limit the initial hits. Bob

[unclemiltie]

I bought one from Sasco when they were closing, they had a bunch of NOS ones, might give Studebaker International a call to see if they still have one.

[kamzack]

Thanks guys. Top my tank is ripped and has been bugered on a lot.. I'm gonna do the aluminum

[beatnik64]

Hey Kim,
Yours could very well be repairable, When I lived in Murfreesboro (about 2 years ago) there was a great little radiator shop right around the corner from the Napa (Flordia Brother Auto Parts) right off the square. Sadly I can't remember the name of the of the guy but you can check with Richard Burke he might be able to help you. Also it might not hurt to call Gene Cutherbert. A few years ago I think he had several used radiators in his garage. Hope that helps

[kamzack]

Thank you, I'll look into that. I've heard Ron Ball speak of Gene.

[ole 64]

I took the one out of my 64 Challenger and installed in my 61 Champ. Was a great fit. Then, I got the aluminum one off Ebay that fits the Jeep with the Chevy engine. Had to redrill a couple of mounting holes but it cools great. That being said, the same aluminum radiator should work in your 61 Champ.

[kamzack]

What is the specific Jeep application?
Thanks,
Kim

[ole 64]

It is for the 72 to 86 CJ conversion for V8 Chevy. Around $153. If you do a site search on this forum for "Jeep radiator" you will see a lot of conversations about the radiators. Keep scrolling down and you will find the link for the ebay item I mentioned. I have it in the Challenger and drove it in September to our Maggie Valley NC meet on the interstate and have driven it locally in stop and go traffic. It only has the engine fan and no shroud on the Chevy 350 crate motor (330hp) and it runs very cool. Mine is a 4 speed so there is no cooler. I plan to use the same setup in my 65 Cruiser but it is an automatic and I will use an external cooler. I have been very pleased with the aluminum radiator.