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Burgamot 07-20-2019 10:40 AM

which radiator
 

I need to replace the radiator on my 1930 coupe. in reviewing posts i see that good things were said about brattons, snyders and berts. brattons and snyders were $585 for a hd radiator and berts was $795. for a in town driver is berts worth the extra? any one have opinion is bratton or snyder the same as to quality?

whirnot 07-20-2019 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Burgamot (Post 1779219)
I need to replace the radiator on my 1930 coupe. in reviewing posts i see that good things were said about brattons, snyders and berts. brattons and snyders were $585 for a hd radiator and berts was $795. for a in town driver is berts worth the extra? any one have opinion is bratton or snyder the same as to quality?

Check the number of rows of tubes, and more importantly the fins per inch. Shipping will also play a part.

SteveB31 07-20-2019 11:14 AM

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Bert's radiator is made by Brassworks. 10 fins per inch. $650. In stock.

https://modelastore.com/index.php?ro...roduct_id=3743

Steve @ Bert's

SteveB31 07-20-2019 11:16 AM

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Bert's radiator is made by Brassworks. 10 fins per inch. $650. In stock.

https://modelastore.com/index.php?ro...roduct_id=3745

Steve @ Bert's

Norm M 07-20-2019 11:35 AM

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Take a look at Berg's.
www.bergsradiator.com/modela.html

copgib 07-20-2019 11:45 AM

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I have a new Berg's Radiator and couldn't be happier for my 1930 Coupe. Alittle more expensive but you get excellent quality and dependability. Hugh

30 Closed Cab PU 07-20-2019 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by copgib (Post 1779238)
I have a new Berg's Radiator and couldn't be happier for my 1930 Coupe. Alittle more expensive but you get excellent quality and dependability. Hugh



X2 - Bergs and a cleaned out block/head, have to run a thermostat to get my Truck to run at a decent temp of 160 F.

Dick M 07-20-2019 03:47 PM

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I have Bert's re-cored 4 row of tubes radiator. I have driven my A high in the mountains and at sea level in 95+ degree heat. My A has never gone over 180 degrees with this radiator. I love it!!!

chrs1961815 07-20-2019 06:26 PM

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I don't think you can go wrong as long as the radiator has the right number of rows and is able to cool efficiently. With that being said, most people I think go for Bergs or Brassworks.

mike657894 07-20-2019 07:14 PM

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ask these guys making hot rod ones for 129 to put the neck in the right spot. https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Aluminu...fb6910ce9a87cb

chrs1961815 07-20-2019 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mike657894 (Post 1779339)
ask these guys making hot rod ones for 129 to put the neck in the right spot. https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Aluminu...fb6910ce9a87cb

What dya get for 128 dollars?

katy 07-21-2019 09:49 AM

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...light=Aluminum
See post # 16

eagle 07-23-2019 10:37 PM

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https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...iator&_sacat=0

jm29henry 07-23-2019 11:17 PM

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Brass-works makes a beautiful radiator !!! And you can’t find better people than Steve from Berts

jm29henry 07-23-2019 11:19 PM

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Also fit is just as important as how it is made and brass work fits well

old31 07-24-2019 06:29 AM

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I put a Bergs radiator in and could not be happier.

100 degree temps at 60 mph for a long period and I stay between 180-190. And it fit right in.


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