I have always wondered about the cooling quality of radiators. I too have a cheap Champion radiator that I bought for $150.00. If you look at the AFCO or Griffin radiators they are about $600.00. There has got to be a difference.

The ones from Virginia Mustang are the same ones I used to sell and are a quality product.  I opted for a Griffin perfect fit 24" from a 70 in my 66 with the 427.  Cools it just fine.  I got the thicker one with two rows of 1-1/4" deep tubes rather than the basic one that has two rows of 1" tubes.

On a 70, it is important to get one that has the exact same tank shape as the original so it fits with the original brackets.  My personal opinion is the ones with the squared off fabricated tank with the welded seams are not aesthetically correct and detract from the car. But that is just my opinion.  Some like that look.  I prefer to have the stock rubber mounts and the original shape tank is a must for that.

My aluminum radiator in the '70 Mustang is a direct fit from DeWitts, they come with both 1" and 1-1/4" tube size.
Nice welds, strong quality and if you do paint it black it kinda looks stock OEM.
And above all, lifetime warranty and Made in Michigan, not in asia.
http://www.dewitts.com/

The Top Bracket in Steve's picture is the stainless steel one.

I was just about to buy a 24 inch champion. Glad u posted the info. I purchased a direct fit Griffin for my 66. It is the 16 inch extra thick model. In 90degree weather my car still gets warm sitting at stop lights with the a/c on. Running down the road it cools fine.
Paid about 600 bucks for it and I am not too happy.
It you do get one for sure get the 24 inch.
good luck.

marsfl1 wrote:

I talked to the people at Griffin they have a direct fit like yours for my car but when you start looking at reviews you seem to find bad about almost every brand. My radiator is a saddle mount also. The top braket on yours is it aluminum? Where is your over flow tank?

My top bracket is an original 67 bracket, painted silver to match the radiator.   I do not believe in nor need overflow tanks on classic Mustangs.  Mine never loses any water.  Most won't lose any if they are not overfilled.
 

I have a Rad like Rudi. From a statement Steve once made about the water weight in the Rad and vibration this is what I come up with. Bolted 2 1" aluminum angles to the angled supports in front of the car. I was looking from some rubber to put in the aluminum angle and came across some of those thick rubber hold down straps with hooks. Got some long ones and cut them to size to go across the bottom and sides. If you look up at the side of the pic of Rudi's Rad (sounds like a name for the car) there is tabs with a hole for mounting. I drilled a hole in the Rad support in line with that hole. Then used a long bolt, some washers, rubber groumets, spacer and nuts to mount the Rad to the Rad support.