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There has been wonderment, for years, as to why nobody makes a fully authentic radiator for a Model A. Probably 25-30 years ago somebody decided to take it upon himself to do so. He finally found a supply source for tubes that were as close to original as possible. He had to buy enough for several 30/31 radiators. He made special tooling to make the dimples in the fins, etc, etc. When all was said and done, he had made at least 2 radiators over a long struggle. He needed only one for himself and chose to put the other up for sale. Remember 25-30 years ago. The unit was displayed by a well known vendor at Hershey in a special clear Lucite enclosed case. Price, if memory serves me, was $2000. Needless to say, it did not sell, and the closest thing available is still a Brassworks radiator. Very good in both quality and price. Still not 100% authentic.

Good luck with your floormat adventure. Please keep us posted.