Unless you are in an area where you need the cold weather protection from freezing, I would suggest a 1/3 long life coolant and 2/3 distilled water.  The engines in many of these cars tend to run warm.  the 1/3 coolant is enough to inhibit rust while the higher concentration of water will dissipate heat better.  Water transfers heat to the radiator better than coolant.  Just my humble opinion. 

I agree 100%  mix your own.





54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

It took 1 gal. of concentrate and 1 gal.  of distilled water.  

Use distilled water if you mix your own, let it go through a few heat cycles to get all the air pockets out and refill as needed. Leave it about an inch from the top of the tank for expansion. 

Please don't fall for the premix 50/50 deal. You pay as much or more for 1/2 water. If you want to be sure premix in a bucket at 50/50 and save the money.



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MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

I just  fill it up to a little over the top of the core with 50/50 water/antifreeze. 


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

What is the capacity of the 55 Tbird radiator.  Radiator only.  Getting ready to refill system.  Thanks.