Drake 1939 Deluxe-1940 Radiator

35fordtn

35fordtn

Well-known member
I have noticed Drake has in the recent past advertised a new split core radiator for 1940 Fords. Has anyone used one? Has he even made them?
 
We have received many inquiries about the new stock style Radiators. The project has been a demanding one. It may seem peculiar, but modern manufacturing is not always able to reproduce some of Henry Ford's original details and designs. Too much of the original old-style manufacturing know-how has been lost in the past 70 years.

After a heck of a lot of work, research and investment in old-style manufacturing approaches, the Radiators are nearly complete and will be available this Spring. Look for them in late May - early June. We think you are going to like them!
 
Last edited:
oldredford said:
Drake's repo will cost the same as recore an original split core.
Click to expand...
I'd recently had three authentic radiators redone. VERY good workmanship. $490 each.
Modene cores were used - one of the original suppliers to Ford in '39 - '40.
 
I would be shocked if Drake could sell their radiators for anywhere near $490. My Brassworks 33 radiator was close to a $1,000.
 
Last edited:
sidevalve8ba said:
According to Drake's newsletter the new radiator will be $850 when it is available.
Click to expand...
If it is as nice as Drake claims the $850 should not be too difficult to swallow should you need a complete radiator.
From a lot of experience with his other "perfect reproductions", I'd want to witness a radiator close up and personal prior to passing judgement on the quality or lack thereof.
 
Where is the Drake radiator made? Is the fins per inch count and capacity the same as stock? I would prefer to have one even better than stock.
 
I think you are better off with Brassworks. For $100 more you can get a 4 row with 10 fins per inch.

And you can skip the split design at no extra charge. Made in USA too.
 
Last edited:
Everybody I've known who has bought from Brassworks has been impressed with the quality and service they deliver . . . it is where I'll have my custom 34 radiator done.
 
This thread is actually over three years old and Sadly I STILL have not made the time to install the NEW drake radiator in my 1940.

I have used brassworks "New" radiators in the past and if you are not doing a point judged show car they are great!
 
While I can not attest to the 1940's on the earlier radiators they sell the side straps are not original appearing. That could be a different story on the 1940's and maybe they have designed them different since the last time I used them (5 years ago).

I have used a 1932, 1934, and a 1936 radiator from them.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top