radiator shop recomendation

hotcoupe

hotcoupe

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Hello, I am looking for a radiator shop that can build an authentic 1932 Ford V-8 radiator core using my formed header panels (images). Does anyone have a recommendation?
Thanx,
Tom
 

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I would not use Brassworks. They seem to be putting out sub-par quality lately in my experiences and the owner is very unprofessional if you have any criticism. Find a good local radiator shop that’s been around for awhile. They will typically have experience with older radiators.
 
51504bat, I talked with Fontana radiator, they were easy to deal with but unfortunately they don't make cores themselves.their supplier was unable to supply my needs.
Tom
 
>>>>Find a good local radiator shop that’s been around for awhile>>>>


Heh-heh. I'd hafta guess that a good local radiator shop that does this kind of stuff doesn't exist anymore in the St. Louis area or within 500 or so miles thereof.
 
1940 convert, I tried to contact "Bills radiator service several times by phone, couldn't even leave a message. Thanx for all the leads, I intend to follow-up on everyone of them. It's frustrating not to be able to find someone to do the job, fifteen years ago I made header panels for my 37 1/2 ton, took them to the local radiator shop and two weeks later I had a perfect core. I'll let everyone know if I find someone who can do the job.
Tom
 
Just drove for 4hrs to an old-fashioned rad shop. Oregon DEQ has shut most all down. Newc
 
After reading the above comments maybe I'd better check the Brassworks radiator I had built for my FH powered 32 roadster.
 
Mike, I took an original '32 core to a well established local shop, the owner said he had a supplier that thinks he can reproduce an authentic core. I'm going to ship another original core to a company in Indiana in the hope that they can do the same thing.L/A radiator didn't work out for me. I will post the results of my efforts when I'm finished, I think other hobbyists will be interested in reproducing authentic cores.
Tom
 
hotcoupe said:
Mike, I took an original '32 core to a well established local shop, the owner said he had a supplier that thinks he can reproduce an authentic core. I'm going to ship another original core to a company in Indiana in the hope that they can do the same thing.L/A radiator didn't work out for me. I will post the results of my efforts when I'm finished, I think other hobbyists will be interested in reproducing authentic cores.
Tom
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Tom,

I'd like to know the name of the local shop you used. Let us know if they live up to expectations please.

Seth
 
Tom, Well, at least you found a shop willing to do the work.
I plan to take another '34 radiator and one from a '55 Chevy to L/A Radiator in June. I guess that I'll phone them and make sure that they are up to doing the work.
-Mike
 
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