Radiator differences 28/29, 30/31
 

Hi, would really appreciate info on Model A radiators and cannot find much, if at all on the internet. Do the shells from all years fit on all radiators? I am building a '31 roadster with a "diamond" block and I think I have a '29 radiator but want to use the later shell. Any info is greatly appreciated, many thanks in advance, Clyde

Re: Radiator differences 28/29, 30/31
 

Clyde,

28-29 Radiators and Shells are shorter than 30-31 Radiators and shells.

If you have a 29 Radiator and are building a 31 you will have to get the proper Radiator.

Sorry do not have the actual measurement difference; maybe someone else out there might have this info.

Ron

Re: Radiator differences 28/29, 30/31
 

The 28-29 radiators are wider and shorter than the 30-31 radiators.

Re: Radiator differences 28/29, 30/31
 

Thanks Ron, that helps me decide on which frame to use as to the front crossmember pad heights I noticed. I have a very nice polished 1930 shell of which I prefer over the 1931 style...sorry for the deviation from original, but since my PU body is a model T until I someday redo a Model A box, and being fenderless for this next year, it will still be pretty original. Close enough for horseshoes and hand grenades and it will be running in another month with what I have except for the radiator.

Re: Radiator differences 28/29, 30/31
 

Clyde,
I invite you to attend the next meeting of The Beaver Chapter of MAFCA, to be held on Nov. 16, 7:00, at the Clackamas Community Center. Please contact me by email or personal message for more details. You will get the answers to all your questions from local guys who will be more than happy to help you.

Ray

Re: Radiator differences 28/29, 30/31
 

just wanted to add to Ron's: IF IT CAN NOT BE FIXED WITH BLASTING WIRE, JB WELD OR DUCT TAPE ---IT CAN NOT BE FIXED.........

Just had to try out the chassis a few weeks ago, so clamped on an Econoline bucket seat and headed up the highway on our last hot day....made it 2 miles and gas started running out the carb...blocking modern traffic...looked at it a few minutes...found a hefty rock and slammed the carburetor....it unstuck the needle valve and purred all the way home...please add rocks to the emergency list...gotta get that body finished. Cheers, Clyde

Re: Radiator differences 28/29, 30/31
 

I could be very wrong but I always thought the '28-'29's had a screw on cap and the '30/'31's had a 1/4 turn cap.

Re: Radiator differences 28/29, 30/31
 

I have seen a 'Tropical' radiator mentioned in the Parts Books.