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Lananthony · 08-31-2016, 04:40 PM

Received bad news today from the radiator shop today. Was notified that after being cleaned and pressure tested that the old radiator has a crack and several holes and will cost me $300-400 to repair. Checked Snyder's and Brassworks for a new radiator and I'm looking at $500-600. Anyone have a radiator for a 1930 for sale or know of anyone selling one at a fraction of the cost? Any other ideas are also welcomed. Thanks in advance.

C26Pinelake · 08-31-2016, 04:59 PM

if you buy a Brassworks or Bergs your troubles are over for good. A used radiator can and often does bring nasty surprises and not worth taking the chance on. Even repairing your old one has no guarantee. Good luck, Wayne

Mitch//pa · 08-31-2016, 06:27 PM

Be very careful going the used route.. Ck out bergs radiator also...
Like oil, a good radiator is cheaper than a new engine

updraught · 08-31-2016, 06:29 PM

Spend even more money and get a Bergs.

Fred K-OR · 08-31-2016, 06:31 PM

Bert's in Denver have good rebuilt radiators. May want to check with them.

CarlG · 09-01-2016, 11:55 AM

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I have been very pleased with my new Berg's radiator.

tim54889 · 09-02-2016, 08:26 AM

Solder, heat , flux, soapy water, done!

phonconn · 09-02-2016, 08:42 AM

Gary Bergbower does a great job and is an old line Radiator Family. It will be the last one you have to buy. I have 6 of his and never a problem. He can be reached at 618-231-3507.

C26Pinelake · 09-02-2016, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tim54889

Solder, heat , flux, soapy water, done!

All the above depends on the condition of the article being soldered. If it is rotted to begin with everything above means nothing. Wayne.

Lananthony · 09-02-2016, 10:35 AM

Thank you all for your input. Local radiator shop highly suggested BrassWorks as well as others on this forum, so I bit the bullet and ordered one. Looking forward to receiving the radiator so I can finally wake her up from her 10 year nap.

46international · 09-02-2016, 11:21 AM

hate to say it but, I was lucky enough to pick up a Radiator last fall at Hershey, guy wanted $25 and I talked him down to $20 looks great and holds water. I was very lucky! There was others for $200 250 or so, you are within driving distance and the meet is only a few short weeks away.

Mitch//pa · 09-02-2016, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 46international

hate to say it but, I was lucky enough to pick up a Radiator last fall at Hershey, guy wanted $25 and I talked him down to $20 looks great and holds water. I was very lucky! There was others for $200 250 or so, you are within driving distance and the meet is only a few short weeks away.

My toilet bowl holds water also but does it flush

46international · 10-05-2016, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

My toilet bowl holds water also but does it flush

like I said I was very lucky, Yes it does hold water and it cools a 292 Y block. I added a pressure type neck and run a 4 pound cap. Not trying to pick a fight just wanted to say sometimes you can get lucky. and the fact that he was not too far from the largest swap meet in the country.

TinCup · 09-02-2016, 11:29 AM

Hope it fits.

C26Pinelake · 09-02-2016, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TinCup

Hope it fits.

Have you had a problem with Brassworks fitting? Wayne

Mitch//pa · 09-02-2016, 01:18 PM

There were 4 and a half Berg reccomendations on this thread

Good luck

Lananthony · 09-02-2016, 02:28 PM

I have retracted my order with BW and I'm going with the highly recommended Berg's. My apologies for sounding like a hard headed newbie. Thank you all once again for preventing me from making a mistake.

C26Pinelake · 09-02-2016, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lananthony

I have retracted my order with BW and I'm going with the highly recommended Berg's. My apologies for sounding like a hard headed newbie. Thank you all once again for preventing me from making a mistake.

It would not have been a mistake! Even the professional radiator shop recommended Brassworks. Wayne

TinCup · 09-02-2016, 07:01 PM

You know with all the testimonials for a Berg Radiator I am always curious when someone goes another route. Gary is always a pleasure to work with and the radiators always fit without modification. When he comes to Chickasha he always has a radiator for someone in the area he is delivering. Well I hope you luck with your purchase and hope it all works out.

KenCoupe · 09-02-2016, 08:12 PM

I have a Brassworks I bought a few years ago. I have had no problems - it holds water and it cools what it is supposed to cool. I had not heard of Bergs when I bought the Brassworks. Bergs sounds good, but I don't have any regret getting the radiator I have.

08-31-2016, 04:40 PM	#1
Lananthony Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 8	In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair. Received bad news today from the radiator shop today. Was notified that after being cleaned and pressure tested that the old radiator has a crack and several holes and will cost me $300-400 to repair. Checked Snyder's and Brassworks for a new radiator and I'm looking at $500-600. Anyone have a radiator for a 1930 for sale or know of anyone selling one at a fraction of the cost? Any other ideas are also welcomed. Thanks in advance.

08-31-2016, 04:59 PM	#2
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair. if you buy a Brassworks or Bergs your troubles are over for good. A used radiator can and often does bring nasty surprises and not worth taking the chance on. Even repairing your old one has no guarantee. Good luck, Wayne Last edited by C26Pinelake; 09-01-2016 at 01:25 PM.

08-31-2016, 06:27 PM	#3
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair. Be very careful going the used route.. Ck out bergs radiator also... Like oil, a good radiator is cheaper than a new engine

08-31-2016, 06:29 PM	#4
updraught Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 2,143	Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair. Spend even more money and get a Bergs.

08-31-2016, 06:31 PM	#5
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair. Bert's in Denver have good rebuilt radiators. May want to check with them. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

09-01-2016, 11:55 AM	#6
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have been very pleased with my new Berg's radiator. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

09-02-2016, 08:26 AM	#7
tim54889 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 120	Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair. Solder, heat , flux, soapy water, done!

09-02-2016, 08:42 AM	#8
phonconn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kansas City Area Missouri Posts: 396	Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair. Gary Bergbower does a great job and is an old line Radiator Family. It will be the last one you have to buy. I have 6 of his and never a problem. He can be reached at 618-231-3507.

09-02-2016, 10:35 AM	#10
Lananthony Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 8	Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair. Thank you all for your input. Local radiator shop highly suggested BrassWorks as well as others on this forum, so I bit the bullet and ordered one. Looking forward to receiving the radiator so I can finally wake her up from her 10 year nap.

09-02-2016, 11:21 AM	#11
46international Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 97	Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair. hate to say it but, I was lucky enough to pick up a Radiator last fall at Hershey, guy wanted $25 and I talked him down to $20 looks great and holds water. I was very lucky! There was others for $200 250 or so, you are within driving distance and the meet is only a few short weeks away.

09-02-2016, 11:29 AM	#14
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair. Hope it fits. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

09-02-2016, 01:18 PM	#16
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair. There were 4 and a half Berg reccomendations on this thread Good luck

09-02-2016, 02:28 PM	#17
Lananthony Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 8	Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair. I have retracted my order with BW and I'm going with the highly recommended Berg's. My apologies for sounding like a hard headed newbie. Thank you all once again for preventing me from making a mistake.

09-02-2016, 07:01 PM	#19
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair. You know with all the testimonials for a Berg Radiator I am always curious when someone goes another route. Gary is always a pleasure to work with and the radiators always fit without modification. When he comes to Chickasha he always has a radiator for someone in the area he is delivering. Well I hope you luck with your purchase and hope it all works out. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

09-02-2016, 08:12 PM	#20
KenCoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 241	Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair. I have a Brassworks I bought a few years ago. I have had no problems - it holds water and it cools what it is supposed to cool. I had not heard of Bergs when I bought the Brassworks. Bergs sounds good, but I don't have any regret getting the radiator I have.