Choosing a radiator

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Ben Umberger

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Replacing the radiator on a 29 with a new one, the car gets driven once or twice a year, it is not a show car, still don't want to save $40 and get a bad result. Any advice, how does one analyze the available offerings?

Brattons seems to offer 4 that fit a 29

Thanks
 
I decided mine already fits so why not get it recored for a lot less. I dropped it off on a Friday afternoon and it was ready on Tuesday.
 
I had my radiator re-cored with excellent results by a shop in Salt Lake City for much less cost than buying a new one.
 
Take an original radiator to a radiator shop that speaks Model A and have them install a new core. It is important that they understand Model A radiators so that they re-install the baffle and correctly install all the attach points so that the radiator will easily install back in the car.

Tom Endy
 
Tom Endy said:
Take an original radiator to a radiator shop that speaks Model A and have them install a new core. It is important that they understand Model A radiators so that they re-install the baffle and correctly install all the attach points so that the radiator will easily install back in the car.

Tom Endy
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Glad you brought that up Tom Endy! The shop I took mine to looked it over carefully and he noticed it was missing clips on the bottom for the harness. I asked him if he could put a baffle that was missing in the top tank, sure enough he mentioned that has to be in there to work properly. He even put my seemed overflow tube back in place the way it's supposed to be.
 
denniskliesen said:
Glad you brought that up Tom Endy! The shop I took mine to looked it over carefully and he noticed it was missing clips on the bottom for the harness. I asked him if he could put a baffle that was missing in the top tank, sure enough he mentioned that has to be in there to work properly. He even put my seemed overflow tube back in place the way it's supposed to be.
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If they are still in business why not help you fellow SoCals out with their name.
 
A friend of mine had his radiator recored but was only 1/2 way happy. The darned thing cooled too well. He covers the bottom half of the rad to get any heat into the motor. Too much of a good thing???:confused:
 
I'm a fan of Bergs. Gery Berg makes a beautiful radiator that will give many years of service
Call him at 618-231-3507
I have out on probably 12-15 if his radiators over the years and they have all been good. He has great packaging and can send anywhere.
Larry Shepard
 
I exchanged mine on my 29 huckster with a rebuilt one from Bert's in Denver back in 2009. Have not had any problems with it at all. Don't remember the price.
 
Fred K-OR said:
I exchanged mine on my 29 huckster with a rebuilt one from Bert's in Denver back in 2009. Have not had any problems with it at all. Don't remember the price.
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What's that old saying? Something about how the quality remains long after the price is forgotten.;)
 
I went with the Bergs, mainly due to Brassworks' delivery schedule. Berg had it on the shelf and ready to go. It's a beautiful piece for sure. Almost too good. I may have to go with thermostats to get up to operating temp.
 
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