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FordToughChevyStuff · 08-12-2013, 11:59 AM

I am in the market for a good quality aftermarket radiator that will fit a 1930 Model A. All I have found so far are radiators that are the right dimensions, but have the wrong tube fittings. I need it to fit exactly like stock but I want a modern style radiator. I found a few exact OEM replacements for around $585-$700 and I would prefer to not pay that much if possible.

Also, aluminum or copper?

Any help from the experts would be great!

Mike V. Florida · 08-12-2013, 12:15 PM

Berg's radiator. The web site is out of date but give them a call. Also do a search and you will see nothing but good things to be said about them.

http://www.bergsradiator.com/ 618-231-3507 email: [email protected]

CarlG · 08-12-2013, 12:18 PM

You are going to get what you pay for. You might find one cheaper by taking your existing radiator to a local shop and having them re-core it.

Larry Seemann · 08-12-2013, 05:12 PM

Take your existing radiator to Northwest Radiator in Spokane, 4715 E. Trent. 509-533-9072
They can recore it with a core made in Canada and it will be as good as it was when new. The Canadian cores are less expensive and every bit as good. I'm speaking from experience. e-mail me if you want to discuss further: [email protected]
or call 509-928-0188

Tom Endy · 08-12-2013, 05:52 PM

Here in Southern California there is a radiator shop that speaks Model A. A number of us have taken a stock 30-31 radiator over to them and they put a four row core it for about $450. Overheating problems are then a thing of the past. Temperature sits right on the 160 thermostat mark regardless of the ambient temperature. There should be other shops in other cities that can do the same thing. Be careful, those that don't speak Model A are liable to leave the baffle out.

Tom Endy

Bob C · 08-12-2013, 07:11 PM

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Tom, could you post the name of the radiator shop or PM me?

Bob

Tom Endy · 08-12-2013, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob C

Tom, could you post the name of the radiator shop or PM me?

Bob

Tom's Radiator
828 W. Chapman (at Batavia)
Orange, CA 92868
714-532-6771
Owner: Randy

Tom Endy

08-12-2013, 11:59 AM	#1
FordToughChevyStuff Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Deer Park, WA Posts: 36	Need some help with 1930 Model A Radiator I am in the market for a good quality aftermarket radiator that will fit a 1930 Model A. All I have found so far are radiators that are the right dimensions, but have the wrong tube fittings. I need it to fit exactly like stock but I want a modern style radiator. I found a few exact OEM replacements for around $585-$700 and I would prefer to not pay that much if possible. Also, aluminum or copper? Any help from the experts would be great!

08-12-2013, 12:15 PM	#2
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Need some help with 1930 Model A Radiator Berg's radiator. The web site is out of date but give them a call. Also do a search and you will see nothing but good things to be said about them. http://www.bergsradiator.com/ 618-231-3507 email: [email protected] __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

08-12-2013, 12:18 PM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,120	Re: Need some help with 1930 Model A Radiator You are going to get what you pay for. You might find one cheaper by taking your existing radiator to a local shop and having them re-core it. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

08-12-2013, 05:12 PM	#4
Larry Seemann Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spokane, WA. Posts: 496	Re: Need some help with 1930 Model A Radiator Take your existing radiator to Northwest Radiator in Spokane, 4715 E. Trent. 509-533-9072 They can recore it with a core made in Canada and it will be as good as it was when new. The Canadian cores are less expensive and every bit as good. I'm speaking from experience. e-mail me if you want to discuss further: [email protected] or call 509-928-0188 __________________ Larry Seemann

08-12-2013, 05:52 PM	#5
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,134	Re: Need some help with 1930 Model A Radiator Here in Southern California there is a radiator shop that speaks Model A. A number of us have taken a stock 30-31 radiator over to them and they put a four row core it for about $450. Overheating problems are then a thing of the past. Temperature sits right on the 160 thermostat mark regardless of the ambient temperature. There should be other shops in other cities that can do the same thing. Be careful, those that don't speak Model A are liable to leave the baffle out. Tom Endy

08-12-2013, 07:11 PM	#6
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,784	Re: Need some help with 1930 Model A Radiator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Tom, could you post the name of the radiator shop or PM me? Bob