It's a 26" X 9" unit from Afco. Just about the same as the Griffin and Summitt brand universals. Made some brackets and also had to do a little cutting on the core support as the stock radiator for my 69 was only 24" wide. The 22'X 19" would be perfect for a 65-66. For hoses I used a top hose for an early Bronco (70-75). The bottom hose is an Auto Zone # 103. Not sure of the application. I dug through the hoses until I found one. A stock Mustang lower hose was not long enough. Tried a longer one, same shape, but it wanted to kink because the lower radiator outlet points up at ~30�� The # 103 hose is L shaped, but the end of one leg is angled to meet the radiator outlet.

Anyways, I thought the install turned out pretty good and it cools better than 3 core copper brass radiator I had in it.

Some pics of the install are on this page I put up. (also wanted to try my new digital camera)
http://home.bellsouth.net/personalpages/scripts/community.dll?ep=16&groupid=26404&ck=&ver=3.0

Comments?

Later,

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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator

I paid $150 for the Afco radiator, new in box, out the door at a trade show/sale a few weeks ago. Mostly round track stuff there. Afco sells that same radiator for $179 on their site:
http://www.dragraceafco.com/
Mine is part # 80103N

I removed the old radiator and then spent a day or so deciding how to mount it. Once decided I spent about 30 minutes on the core support with a sawzall and utility cut-off tool. I cut the sides of the core support that stick out towards the engine back to even with the top lip. Gave me a square hole to work with. Them I spent maybe a couple of hours on the rest of the mounting. The top brackets were two 1"X 6"X 1/8" mending plates from a hardware store. Bent them into an L shape using my vice and 4 lb hammer. Paid $1.50 for the pair. The bottom is held in place by two small L brackets made from scraps. You can see these in the pic at the bottom, painted black. 3"X2" by 1/8"? The bottom ones hold the weight, the top just keep it from falling over.

While I was at it I also took some scrap aluminum C channel and another L bracket and made a good mount for my trans cooler. It is solid and sits abouit 5" from radiator. Much better than the zip ties I used to have holdin it in.

Went to the track for Test n tune today and it cooled well. Temp was in the mid 50's. Normally temp after a run and trip up return road (stage at 140) would be 175 on a cool day. Today it was showing 162-163 and cooled down quicker after the run. Will really test it this summer when racing temps are in the 90's and after run temp is 190.

Later,

SCOOP

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65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
MEM#1240

All the universal radiators have the outlets, top and bottom on opposite sides. Thats why I went with the Chevy style. It has the bottom outlet on the passenger side to match the 65-69 Mustang. The top being moved to the driver;s side was no big deal. That's why I used a top hose for a 70-75 early Bronco. These came from Ford with the top hose on the driver's side. It was an easly fit. I think I trimmed about 2" off one end of the Bronco hose and was perfect. It would fit your car also.

BTW, I have seen some radiators with the outlets on the same side, but they are not listed as "universal" They cost ~$350. I would rather spend the $7 on the Bronco hose.

There are several more pics of the radiator on this page:
http://home.bellsouth.net/personalpages/scripts /community.dll?ep=331&folderid=11703&groupid=26404&folderview=thumbs&ck=&ver=3.0

Take another look. If you have any more questions or need a pic from another angle just ask. With the new digital camera I can have pics online in minutes.

Edit: I went out and took some more pics, got some pics of the lower hose also:
the new pics are here:
http://home.bellsouth.net/personalpages/scripts/community.dll?ep=331&groupid=26404&folderid=11900&folderview=thumbs&ck=&ver=3.0

Later,

David Cole

SCOOP.

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65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
MEM#1240

Later,