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Ben Umberger · 03-26-2017, 09:29 PM

Replacing the radiator on a 29 with a new one, the car gets driven once or twice a year, it is not a show car, still don't want to save $40 and get a bad result. Any advice, how does one analyze the available offerings?

Brattons seems to offer 4 that fit a 29

Thanks

denniskliesen · 03-26-2017, 09:57 PM

I decided mine already fits so why not get it recored for a lot less. I dropped it off on a Friday afternoon and it was ready on Tuesday.

ALJ · 03-26-2017, 10:22 PM

I had my radiator re-cored with excellent results by a shop in Salt Lake City for much less cost than buying a new one.

Tom Endy · 03-27-2017, 12:03 AM

Take an original radiator to a radiator shop that speaks Model A and have them install a new core. It is important that they understand Model A radiators so that they re-install the baffle and correctly install all the attach points so that the radiator will easily install back in the car.

Tom Endy

Mike V. Florida · 03-27-2017, 12:08 AM

In the past Bergs would sell just a core. My son replaced it himself.

denniskliesen · 03-27-2017, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Endy

Take an original radiator to a radiator shop that speaks Model A and have them install a new core. It is important that they understand Model A radiators so that they re-install the baffle and correctly install all the attach points so that the radiator will easily install back in the car.

Tom Endy

Glad you brought that up Tom Endy! The shop I took mine to looked it over carefully and he noticed it was missing clips on the bottom for the harness. I asked him if he could put a baffle that was missing in the top tank, sure enough he mentioned that has to be in there to work properly. He even put my seemed overflow tube back in place the way it's supposed to be.

Mike V. Florida · 03-27-2017, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by denniskliesen

Glad you brought that up Tom Endy! The shop I took mine to looked it over carefully and he noticed it was missing clips on the bottom for the harness. I asked him if he could put a baffle that was missing in the top tank, sure enough he mentioned that has to be in there to work properly. He even put my seemed overflow tube back in place the way it's supposed to be.

If they are still in business why not help you fellow SoCals out with their name.

Synchro909 · 03-27-2017, 05:14 AM

A friend of mine had his radiator recored but was only 1/2 way happy. The darned thing cooled too well. He covers the bottom half of the rad to get any heat into the motor. Too much of a good thing???

Tom Wesenberg · 03-27-2017, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

A friend of mine had his radiator recored but was only 1/2 way happy. The darned thing cooled too well. He covers the bottom half of the rad to get any heat into the motor. Too much of a good thing???

That's great, and he should install a thermostat.

Synchro909 · 03-27-2017, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

That's great, and he should install a thermostat.

My thought exactly but when you are 500 miles from any settlement, you do what you can. He fitted the recored radiator the night before leaving on an outback tour. Just as well it was a success!

denniskliesen · 03-27-2017, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

If they are still in business why not help you fellow SoCals out with their name.

Tom's Radiator. Orange, CA

larrys40 · 03-27-2017, 05:48 PM

I'm a fan of Bergs. Gery Berg makes a beautiful radiator that will give many years of service
Call him at 618-231-3507
I have out on probably 12-15 if his radiators over the years and they have all been good. He has great packaging and can send anywhere.
Larry Shepard

Fred K-OR · 03-27-2017, 07:26 PM

I exchanged mine on my 29 huckster with a rebuilt one from Bert's in Denver back in 2009. Have not had any problems with it at all. Don't remember the price.

Brian in Wheeling · 03-27-2017, 07:58 PM

Bergs is the way to go.

Synchro909 · 03-27-2017, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred K-OR

I exchanged mine on my 29 huckster with a rebuilt one from Bert's in Denver back in 2009. Have not had any problems with it at all. Don't remember the price.

What's that old saying? Something about how the quality remains long after the price is forgotten.

CarlG · 03-28-2017, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by brian in wheeling

bergs is the way to go.

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eagle · 03-28-2017, 08:09 AM

I wonder if this company's radiator fits OK? Could call them and see what they say. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fit-Ford-mod...FXgxBn&vxp=mtr

ddweave · 03-28-2017, 08:45 AM

The Berg's radiator on my '31 is excellent.

Russ/40 · 03-28-2017, 12:20 PM

I went with the Bergs, mainly due to Brassworks' delivery schedule. Berg had it on the shelf and ready to go. It's a beautiful piece for sure. Almost too good. I may have to go with thermostats to get up to operating temp.

03-26-2017, 09:29 PM	#1
Ben Umberger Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 8	Choosing a radiator Replacing the radiator on a 29 with a new one, the car gets driven once or twice a year, it is not a show car, still don't want to save $40 and get a bad result. Any advice, how does one analyze the available offerings? Brattons seems to offer 4 that fit a 29 Thanks

03-26-2017, 09:57 PM	#2
denniskliesen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 877	Re: Choosing a radiator I decided mine already fits so why not get it recored for a lot less. I dropped it off on a Friday afternoon and it was ready on Tuesday.

03-26-2017, 10:22 PM	#3
ALJ Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Manti, Utah Posts: 38	Re: Choosing a radiator I had my radiator re-cored with excellent results by a shop in Salt Lake City for much less cost than buying a new one.

03-27-2017, 12:03 AM	#4
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Choosing a radiator Take an original radiator to a radiator shop that speaks Model A and have them install a new core. It is important that they understand Model A radiators so that they re-install the baffle and correctly install all the attach points so that the radiator will easily install back in the car. Tom Endy

03-27-2017, 12:08 AM	#5
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Choosing a radiator In the past Bergs would sell just a core. My son replaced it himself. __________________ 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

03-27-2017, 05:14 AM	#8
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Choosing a radiator A friend of mine had his radiator recored but was only 1/2 way happy. The darned thing cooled too well. He covers the bottom half of the rad to get any heat into the motor. Too much of a good thing??? __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

03-27-2017, 05:48 PM	#12
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: Choosing a radiator I'm a fan of Bergs. Gery Berg makes a beautiful radiator that will give many years of service Call him at 618-231-3507 I have out on probably 12-15 if his radiators over the years and they have all been good. He has great packaging and can send anywhere. Larry Shepard

03-27-2017, 07:26 PM	#13
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Choosing a radiator I exchanged mine on my 29 huckster with a rebuilt one from Bert's in Denver back in 2009. Have not had any problems with it at all. Don't remember the price. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

03-27-2017, 07:58 PM	#14
Brian in Wheeling Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wheeling, WV - U.S.A. Posts: 241	Re: Choosing a radiator Bergs is the way to go.

03-28-2017, 08:09 AM	#17
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: Choosing a radiator I wonder if this company's radiator fits OK? Could call them and see what they say. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fit-Ford-mod...FXgxBn&vxp=mtr __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

03-28-2017, 08:45 AM	#18
ddweave Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waterloo, IL Posts: 81	Re: Choosing a radiator The Berg's radiator on my '31 is excellent. __________________ Doug in Waterloo

03-28-2017, 12:20 PM	#19
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: Choosing a radiator I went with the Bergs, mainly due to Brassworks' delivery schedule. Berg had it on the shelf and ready to go. It's a beautiful piece for sure. Almost too good. I may have to go with thermostats to get up to operating temp.