Radiator Options

[tnguy68]

I have 64 shortbed I'm restoring. I went from the L6 engine to a 350/350 turbo combination. Body is off the frame getting blasted, painted and new panels welded in. The old radiator won't be enough to cool my engine so I'm looking for suggestions on what will fit. Measuring between the frame rails it looks like the widest I can go is about 23 3/4" but am wondering if I can really go that wide or if the inner fenders would interefere. The original radiator measures 18 3/4" wide by 23 1/2" tall. Since I don't have the body, radiator support, etc. back on the frame yet I can't get a true measurement. I also would prefer to have a radiator with the transmission cooler built in.

Anybody know if a radiator from another vehicle will fit this truck or will I have to just fork out the $$$$ to get a new one. Or, can someone take a measurement on their truck to see how wide and tall I can go so I can go to the local pull-a-part and search? If I have to purchase new would like to know if anyone has found an aluminum radiator that fits and doesn't cost a weeks salary.