1932 V8 radiator

[hb32]

Originally Posted by supereal

Be suspicious of any "rebuilt" radiator offered for less than $500, particularly if the seller demands payment up front.

Yeah, I have been getting a few of them lately from the UK.
In this case I have spoke with the owner directly plus numerous emails.

[Charlie Stephens]

Originally Posted by hb32

Thanks David and looks like I can trim my B rods

Take a close look before you trim. I think you will find that there is not enough threads on the rods before they go to a smaller diameter to let the nut slide over the rod. Kind of hard to visualize unless you are looking at one.

Charlie Stephens

[DavidG]

Charlie,

With respect, the diameter of the rods is 5/16" until the 3/8" threads under the head of the rod at the firewall end. A 3/8-24 nut slips easily over the 5/16" diameter portion of the rod.

[hb32]

Originally Posted by DavidG

Charlie,

With respect, the diameter of the rods is 5/16" until the 3/8" threads under the head of the rod at the firewall end. A 3/8-24 nut slips easily over the 5/16" diameter portion of the rod.

That is what I found out as well when taking a closer look at it. With it being a commercial vehicle, rods are not stainless.

[DavidG]

They weren't originally stainless on any Ford of the era.

[Charlie Stephens]

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Originally Posted by DavidG

Charlie,

With respect, the diameter of the rods is 5/16" until the 3/8" threads under the head of the rod at the firewall end. A 3/8-24 nut slips easily over the 5/16" diameter portion of the rod.

Dave,

What I was trying to say is that the 3/8 threads at the front near the radiator don't go far enough towards the rear of the car before dropping to the 5/16 rod diameter to allow you to cut off the rod. Looking again, it may be close and these threads may have extended further back on some rods.

Charlie Stephens