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verdirick · 09-06-2021, 11:07 PM

i'm asking for some experience with manufacturers of replacement radiators. My original stock radiator has sprung a leak on the top of the core. Debating on which manufacturer to buy. Anyone have experience to share??? looking for a touring quality unit. Appreciate some opinions. Rick Jensen

CarlG · 09-07-2021, 12:34 AM

Berg's

katy · 09-07-2021, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CarlG

Berg's

Ditto

Big hammer · 09-07-2021, 01:38 AM

X-2 Bergs, he claims that most of his customers say his radiator runs to cool, E-mail him and he will call you. If I didn't run a thermostat mine would run to cool.

chrs1961815 · 09-07-2021, 03:28 AM

Bergs, mine runs like a champ!

Jonvee · 09-07-2021, 08:17 AM

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Berg’s! Mine runs at 160deg. in 95deg. air.

nkaminar · 09-07-2021, 10:12 AM

I am happy with by Bergs but Brassworks is OK too. Just don't buy an off brand.

verdirick · 09-07-2021, 12:33 PM

Yep: I already have one ordered from Gery @ Bergs. Just needed a pat on the back. After 60 years, I have as much invested in one Tudor as I would have in 2 Tesla's,,,But that said my Tudor will still be around when Tesla will only be a memory.

Dean Lemoine · 09-07-2021, 02:30 PM

Good choice. I put a new Brassworks in my ‘29. It had a leak in the upper tank when it was brand new.

51504bat · 09-07-2021, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Lemoine

Good choice. I put a new Brassworks in my ‘29. It had a leak in the upper tank when it was brand new.

And what did Lee at Brassworks say when you contacted him about the problem?

Ivan in southeast va. · 09-07-2021, 03:12 PM

I recently researched new radiators and Bergs was $100 more than Brassworks but Brassworks seemed to have some issues with assembly. Yes!, go with Bergs, $100 is not worth any possible trouble.

McMimmcs · 09-07-2021, 03:29 PM

I have been very happy with Bergs. 3 friends also are very content. You can’t argue with success!

john in illinois · 09-07-2021, 04:19 PM

My clubmembers all recomend Bergs when someone needs a radiator.

John

whirnot · 09-07-2021, 06:28 PM

I installed a Brassworks a couple months ago. Well made, works well. Many dealers carry the Brassworks. If it wasn't good, they would not take that chance.

Benson · 09-08-2021, 03:10 PM

Thanks

09-06-2021, 11:07 PM	#1
verdirick Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Verdi, Nevada Posts: 170	Looking for opinion on replacement radiator i'm asking for some experience with manufacturers of replacement radiators. My original stock radiator has sprung a leak on the top of the core. Debating on which manufacturer to buy. Anyone have experience to share??? looking for a touring quality unit. Appreciate some opinions. Rick Jensen

09-07-2021, 12:34 AM	#2
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: Looking for opinion on replacement radiator Berg's __________________ 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

09-07-2021, 01:38 AM	#4
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,431	Re: Looking for opinion on replacement radiator X-2 Bergs, he claims that most of his customers say his radiator runs to cool, E-mail him and he will call you. If I didn't run a thermostat mine would run to cool. __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

09-07-2021, 03:28 AM	#5
chrs1961815 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Spring Grove, Illinois Posts: 1,371	Re: Looking for opinion on replacement radiator Bergs, mine runs like a champ! __________________ "The more things change, the more they stay the same."

09-07-2021, 08:17 AM	#6
Jonvee Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Gun Barrel City, TX Posts: 12	Re: Looking for opinion on replacement radiator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Berg’s! Mine runs at 160deg. in 95deg. air.

09-07-2021, 10:12 AM	#7
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,869	Re: Looking for opinion on replacement radiator I am happy with by Bergs but Brassworks is OK too. Just don't buy an off brand. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

09-07-2021, 12:33 PM	#8
verdirick Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Verdi, Nevada Posts: 170	Re: Looking for opinion on replacement radiator Yep: I already have one ordered from Gery @ Bergs. Just needed a pat on the back. After 60 years, I have as much invested in one Tudor as I would have in 2 Tesla's,,,But that said my Tudor will still be around when Tesla will only be a memory.

09-07-2021, 02:30 PM	#9
Dean Lemoine Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Dahlonega, Ga Posts: 256	Re: Looking for opinion on replacement radiator Good choice. I put a new Brassworks in my ‘29. It had a leak in the upper tank when it was brand new.

09-07-2021, 03:12 PM	#11
Ivan in southeast va. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia Posts: 307	Re: Looking for opinion on replacement radiator I recently researched new radiators and Bergs was $100 more than Brassworks but Brassworks seemed to have some issues with assembly. Yes!, go with Bergs, $100 is not worth any possible trouble.

09-07-2021, 03:29 PM	#12
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: Looking for opinion on replacement radiator I have been very happy with Bergs. 3 friends also are very content. You can’t argue with success!

09-07-2021, 04:19 PM	#13
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,220	Re: Looking for opinion on replacement radiator My clubmembers all recomend Bergs when someone needs a radiator. John __________________ Welcome each day

09-07-2021, 06:28 PM	#14
whirnot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bend Or. Posts: 1,080	Re: Looking for opinion on replacement radiator I installed a Brassworks a couple months ago. Well made, works well. Many dealers carry the Brassworks. If it wasn't good, they would not take that chance. __________________ Bill Worden 1929 Roadster 1929 Briggs Town Sedan 1930 Closed Cab pickup 1931 Coupe 2 Smith Motor Compressors 1951 Ford F1 High Desert Model A's

09-08-2021, 03:10 PM	#15
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cen~Col - Central Highlands Posts: 2,757	Re: Looking for opinion on replacement radiator Thanks Last edited by Benson; 09-09-2021 at 01:03 PM.