Original Model A Radiators

chrs1961815

chrs1961815

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So not too long ago I posted about repro radiator quail caps not fitting. Well I found out my radiator is a repro as well, which explains the lack of fit. So I was wondering if anybody on the forum has ever found an original radiator and restored it and put it on their a? Is this feasible?
 
Yes, many have had an original recored. I did and the elderly craftsman did an excellent job.
 
I had Powell radiator in Ohio restore a 1939-1940 Ford radiator years ago and they are very good,not just repair but restoring a radiator.They advertise in Old Cars and I think Hemmings.The problem is they are very expensive so on a Model A I wonder if it is worth it over the price of a reproduction one.
 
I have original round tube radiators on two of my three Model A's. I had to sleeve eleven tubes on one of them so they do have their issues. I sure like the look of them and if you are entering your car into fine point judging, an original radiator is a must.
 
chrs1961815 said:
So not too long ago I posted about repro radiator quail caps not fitting. Well I found out my radiator is a repro as well, which explains the lack of fit. So I was wondering if anybody on the forum has ever found an original radiator and restored it and put it on their a? Is this feasible?
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Check this out for excellent radiator work and he's only downstate. One of the very best.

http://www.bergsradiator.com/
 
I have what I think is an original radiator but I've never used it. It has a honeycomb core. I must have a closer look at it one day and see it is clogged. Did Ford use Honeycomb cores??
 
Jeff/Illinois, I totally agree. Started with the dad and now his son also does excellent work. Have one in one of my A's.

chrs1961815, he's in your state. Definitely worth looking in to.
 
Thanks for all of the advice. It is something down the road because my repro works fine, but there is nothing like oem.
 
My AR 28 has a honey comb rad from new .I know of one other one I think Ford used them when he couldn’t get enough from his regular supplyer.
 
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