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03-26-2016, 09:57 PM | #1 |
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Drake 1939 Deluxe-1940 Radiator
I have noticed Drake has in the recent past advertised a new split core radiator for 1940 Fords. Has anyone used one? Has he even made them?
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03-29-2016, 10:39 AM | #2 |
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Re: Drake 1939 Deluxe-1940 Radiator
We have received many inquiries about the new stock style Radiators. The project has been a demanding one. It may seem peculiar, but modern manufacturing is not always able to reproduce some of Henry Ford's original details and designs. Too much of the original old-style manufacturing know-how has been lost in the past 70 years.
After a heck of a lot of work, research and investment in old-style manufacturing approaches, the Radiators are nearly complete and will be available this Spring. Look for them in late May - early June. We think you are going to like them! Last edited by Bob Drake Repro; 03-29-2016 at 10:46 AM. Reason: Clarification |
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03-29-2016, 07:19 PM | #3 |
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Re: Drake 1939 Deluxe-1940 Radiator
A much needed part.
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03-30-2016, 09:02 AM | #4 |
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Re: Drake 1939 Deluxe-1940 Radiator
Drake's repo will cost the same as recore an original split core.
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03-30-2016, 09:18 AM | #5 | |
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Re: Drake 1939 Deluxe-1940 Radiator
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Modene cores were used - one of the original suppliers to Ford in '39 - '40.
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03-30-2016, 09:24 AM | #6 |
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03-30-2016, 09:45 AM | #7 |
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Re: Drake 1939 Deluxe-1940 Radiator
According to Drake's newsletter the new radiator will be $850 when it is available.
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03-30-2016, 11:15 AM | #9 | |
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From a lot of experience with his other "perfect reproductions", I'd want to witness a radiator close up and personal prior to passing judgement on the quality or lack thereof.
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03-30-2016, 09:30 PM | #10 |
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Re: Drake 1939 Deluxe-1940 Radiator
Only time will tell. I have been trying to order a brown fan belt from them for nearly 5 years. Seems as though it was never in stock to start with.
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11-12-2019, 05:21 PM | #11 |
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Re: Drake 1939 Deluxe-1940 Radiator
You want to sell one of these? Jeff 817-988-7653
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11-18-2019, 03:12 PM | #12 |
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Re: Drake 1939 Deluxe-1940 Radiator
Where is the Drake radiator made? Is the fins per inch count and capacity the same as stock? I would prefer to have one even better than stock.
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11-18-2019, 03:30 PM | #13 |
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Re: Drake 1939 Deluxe-1940 Radiator
I think you are better off with Brassworks. For $100 more you can get a 4 row with 10 fins per inch.
And you can skip the split design at no extra charge. Made in USA too. Last edited by philipswanson; 11-20-2019 at 03:50 PM. |
11-18-2019, 04:50 PM | #14 |
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Re: Drake 1939 Deluxe-1940 Radiator
Everybody I've known who has bought from Brassworks has been impressed with the quality and service they deliver . . . it is where I'll have my custom 34 radiator done.
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11-18-2019, 09:06 PM | #15 |
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11-18-2019, 09:23 PM | #16 |
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Re: Drake 1939 Deluxe-1940 Radiator
This thread is actually over three years old and Sadly I STILL have not made the time to install the NEW drake radiator in my 1940.
I have used brassworks "New" radiators in the past and if you are not doing a point judged show car they are great! |
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11-21-2019, 03:29 PM | #18 |
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Re: Drake 1939 Deluxe-1940 Radiator
While I can not attest to the 1940's on the earlier radiators they sell the side straps are not original appearing. That could be a different story on the 1940's and maybe they have designed them different since the last time I used them (5 years ago).
I have used a 1932, 1934, and a 1936 radiator from them. |
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