Sources for Radiators ??
 

Looks like I need a new radiator for my ‘29 Sport Coupe. Browsing vendors’ onlline catalogs, I don’t see a lot of options. I would appreciate any guidance on best sources of good quality radiators.

Thanks,
Jim

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Brassworks. Not cheap but great quality and fitment. Worth the wait. IMO
The Brassworks; handcrafted radiators made in the USA

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Try to find a radiator repair shop, not easy to do but it should be cheaper than a Brassworks. LRF

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Radiator shops doing recores are no longer cheaper than a new radiator.I had an A radiator recored a few weeks ago,it was $1100.He told me to call for any more after that one,as pricing has gone to daily for him,depending how many new cores are in the pipeline.On Tuesday he quoted me a price of $1400.Been using him for tractors and equipment since 1980.He does build cores,but never has built them for the A because they were readily available mass produced.

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wow Keith- that is steep.

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Not anymore! Radiator shops are generally more expensive than Brassworks.

Just buy from Brassworks, support those that support us!

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Very steep.I have some slips on the wall at my shop for A radiators over the last few years.Two were done in 2015,around $400.each.One more in 2019,about $800.Then $1100 a couple of weeks ago,and now a quote of $1400.on Tuesday.And,that quote is only for the day.It may be the same today,or may not be.Availability and pricing of some products out of Canada right now is up in the air.

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Hello Hard to find a radiator repair shop anymore, had a Model A leak repaired, had another I wanted rebuilt, waited too long were closed about 6 weeks later, had been in business for 70 years.Most radiator repair shops are remove and replace shops don’t do any repair.

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Great advice!

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The radiator in my 30 A didn't leak but I thought it would be a good idea to get it boiled out. It leaked after it came back from the shop so instead of throwing more money at it I got a new one from Brassworks. I think it was leaking from the where the overflow tube goes through but not sure. If anyone is interested I would sell it fairly cheap but not sure how much shipping would be.

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Get a new one from Brassworks and wait the wait. I initially tried to repair my original radiator at a well known shop. Paid $500 however still ended up overheating and throwing it away. Got the Brassworks for $1100 and running cool (too cool actually!)

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You need a thermostat.

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Thanks for all the comments. I’ll probably go with a Brassworks radiator. I’m not sure the 2 current radiators I have are salvageable for a driver car.
Jim

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I'm running a 160 deg tstat and have hit 140F so far peak. Ambient temp is around 50-60 at the moment.

I have the Extreme Touring 11FPI Radiator which is the coolest per Brassworks.

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Something not right, possible bad thermostat.
Where is the temperature gauge sensor in relation to the t'stat? I'm assuming that the t'stat is in the upper rad hose?
If you can, verify temperatures w/a IF temperature reader.

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Plus 1 Brassworks