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So with the Radiator having a split in the bottom Tank I could have it fixed
 or get another Radiator .The other problem with the old 42 Ford radiator
 was that I had it pressurised which on reflection may not have been a good
 move, the top tank would expand when it got hot and contract when it was
 cold. It was only a matter of time before something let go, so as we were
 going to a large swap meet the following week,
 I had decided to look out for another radiator.
     
This Nissan Patrol Radiator was found at Ballarat Swap Meet and bought for $30
When I got home I washed it and the fins started disappearing from the core, see the bits in red
The size of the radiator was good 29" High and 21" wide

Now the Outlets on the Nissan Radiator were all the wrong side, you can see where I have painted a silver spot,
this is where I need the new outlets to be, so the radiator was taken to the radiator shop where a new 4 row core
 was fitted to replace the old 3 row core.
    
To give the radiator a bit more room I replaced the old bottom part of the frame with this channel,
even that will need modifying for the bottom hose outlet

So here is the new radiator complete with Fan. shroud , hoses and the round bump stops you see
will sit against the firewall. the only drawback with this radiator is that it has to be removed from
 the COE as you see it here and it is awkward with the bottom bolts protruding.