'57 Radiator search

[Paul Davies]

Having developed a leak in the upper tank of my '57 radiator, I am on the search for a replacement. This rad has been in the car in excess of 25 years, as I have owned this vehicle throughout this period, and have not replaced the rad.
All roads lead to DeWitts for a "direct fit" unit which is "very close" as they say, to the original.
Does anyone know of a manufacturer of a "correct" rad, per NCRS spec. ????

or....comments on the DeWitt unit # ***M

[Jerry C.]

Re: '57 Radiator search

DeWitt's can make you an exact radiator. Call Tom DeWitt and talk to him.

[John H.]

Re: '57 Radiator search

Paul -

DeWitt's has the correct/original cellular core for your radiator - if your tanks are re-usable, a shop can put them on the DeWitt's core; Tom also has the strap if yours is shot. Alternatively, the ***M has twice the cooling capacity of the original, and painted black, it's about as close as you're going to get to the original.

[Verle R.]

Re: '57 Radiator search

Paul,

I bought a DeWitts aluminum "reproduction" for my 57.
I laid them side by side and the DeWitts is as close as you will find in any reproduction. It is very close to the original except a lot better shape and much improved cooling.

Get the DeWitts.

Verle

[Michael K.]

Re: '57 Radiator search

Just bought a P55M Dewitt's for my '57 ('P' is for 'painted' black). Looks and fits great! Tom is a great guy to deal with.