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msstring 02-22-2021 12:41 AM

Radiator repair in WI, 1950 f3
 

I have a 1950 F3 and the radiator is leaking mostly where the top tank connects to the coils. Seems to be several places along that area. Any recommendations for where I could take it for repair? Preferably somewhere I can drive it. I assume shipping would be difficult & expensive. I am in South Central WI.

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Aarongriffey 02-22-2021 01:47 AM

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Coils?
There’s gotta be a radiator shop somewhere near you.
Ask an auto repair or dealer where one is.

FortyNiner 02-22-2021 03:14 AM

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Dr Google shows a couple choices in Madison including:
http://www.brsradiator.com/

Firepower flyer 02-22-2021 10:13 AM

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Check with Glen Ray radiator in Wausau they do great work.

BRU 02-23-2021 01:13 PM

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Msstring, there is a car quest in Reedsburg and a weaver auto parts in sauk city that both do radiator repair. Where in south central wi. Are you. Have you had your truck running yet?
We like pictures!

msstring 02-25-2021 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Firepower flyer (Post 1988166)
Check with Glen Ray radiator in Wausau they do great work.

Thanks! I have a friend that recommended them too so I'll probably be reaching out to them.

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msstring 02-25-2021 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BRU (Post 1988533)
Msstring, there is a car quest in Reedsburg and a weaver auto parts in sauk city that both do radiator repair. Where in south central wi. Are you. Have you had your truck running yet?
We like pictures!

Thanks! I actually did have it running and out a little bit before the snow came. Looking forward to more run time in the spring. She's not pretty yet but I'm going for functional so I can drive it. LOL Hood wouldn't stay up. It was bowing out at the sides so I have it at shop getting that taken of and hopefully that will fix the geometry so it works as it should. Have the seat out now and a better one to put in. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...63262c5ab2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2a8985c0c8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...fe2a4bf4b3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...67ea6cfb89.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...950f81e30f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b872166be7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5d4cace92d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...281897e1e9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d66e0d54bd.jpg

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tomcarman 02-25-2021 10:54 PM

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Awesome! What's that new fangled electronic device hanging from the inside of the windshield? Thanks for the pics and hopefully your radiator issue gets resolved. I bet GB Sisson gets a kick out of your project!

msstring 02-25-2021 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tomcarman (Post 1989566)
Awesome! What's that new fangled electronic device hanging from the inside of the windshield? Thanks for the pics and hopefully your radiator issue gets resolved. I bet GB Sisson gets a kick out of your project!

LOL the new fangled thing is a Garmin that serves as my speedometer. I have a rebuilt speedometer from Papanick here on the Barn that I need to get put in before the next ride.

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tomcarman 02-26-2021 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by msstring (Post 1989574)
LOL the new fangled thing is a Garmin that serves as my speedometer. I have a rebuilt speedometer from Papanick here on the Barn that I need to get put in before the next ride.

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That's hilarious! Didn't know you could go fast enough to need a speedometer in the old gal. Unless of course your local PD is looking for some paying customers. When I was in High school I used to get a ride to school with a classmate who drove a yellow Pinto. She got a $9 speeding ticket in 1975 for 2 MPH over the speed limit coming down a RR overpass into town. True story!! Local PD in a small town.

msstring 02-26-2021 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tomcarman (Post 1989579)
That's hilarious! Didn't know you could go fast enough to need a speedometer in the old gal. Unless of course your local PD is looking for some paying customers. When I was in High school I used to get a ride to school with a classmate who drove a yellow Pinto. She got a $9 speeding ticket in 1975 for 2 MPH over the speed limit coming down a RR overpass into town. True story!! Local PD in a small town.

LOL, no she certainly isn't set up to break any speed records but she'll cruise along nicely at 60 without any issues.

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mudflap 03-01-2021 10:12 PM

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Ron’s Body& Radiator Service. 251 S Main St. Adams Wi. Do very good work.

msstring 03-02-2021 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mudflap (Post 1991178)
Ron’s Body& Radiator Service. 251 S Main St. Adams Wi. Do very good work.

Thanks!

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msstring 03-06-2021 10:11 PM

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I took my Radiator to Glenn Ray last night. Looking forward to getting it back. But, it is going to be a while, they are pretty backed up.

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