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03-12-2021, 07:38 PM | #1 |
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32 vs 30-31 radiator different
Does anyone know if a 30-31 & 32 B (4 cyl) radiator core /tank and brackets
( shell mounting down the sides) are the same between the three years, I know the radiator have different bracket for the support rods ,32 narrower & has tab /bracket for hood hinge, 30-31 wider for support rods. |
03-13-2021, 01:07 AM | #2 |
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Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different
32 top tank is slightly Ve'd in the front.30-31 are flat.
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03-13-2021, 01:59 AM | #3 |
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Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different
I have both types here to look at, what are you trying to do?
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03-13-2021, 02:03 AM | #4 |
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Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different
The filler neck is slightly farther forward on the '32. The brackets to attach the hood hinge are different from the Model A.
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03-13-2021, 03:05 AM | #5 |
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Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different
I have a New 15 yrs old brass works 31 , was wanting to get my 32 running , I do not have a Shell ( Would Like to find a Nice Original Not show ) & I have a 32 hood /rod support bracket . I was wanting to know if the shell ,grill ( when I find one ) would bolt up to 31 rad maybe relocate cap on tank to line up with shell if required. I know having a 32 is "pricey" and a privilege . I just think havering $3000,00 in a decent radator ,shell & grill is ??!! Just looking to have a nice driver 32 , can not compete with the Cali $$ for parts . I have sold original 32 parts fair prices less then half Febay prices to older gentlemen to help other get the cars on the road ,
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03-13-2021, 11:05 AM | #6 |
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03-13-2021, 02:31 PM | #7 |
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Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different
The mounting brackets to the frame are slightly lower than 1932, the A radiator will sit about 1/2" too high on the 32 frame. Also as noted the fill neck and hinge mount. Otherwise you should be good to go.
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03-13-2021, 02:42 PM | #8 |
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Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different
Tom,
The '32 radiators, four and V8, were the same for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. |
03-13-2021, 07:49 PM | #9 |
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Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different
Dave thanks for that info.
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03-13-2021, 08:28 PM | #10 |
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Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different
On the street rod my son and I built we had a 32 shell on a model A radiator. It fit ok, don't remember , if anything, we had to do to make it fit. Not much though. But we had the cap on the inside not coming through the shell.
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03-14-2021, 04:32 AM | #11 |
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Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different
Thank you to all that replied to post.
I did have a original pass 32 rad ,shell & insert , trusted a person , parts are now missing. It any one has a Original passenger shell & Inset send a Private message, Looking for , on a scale 1-10 like 6-8 Thank you |
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