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09-17-2018, 07:49 AM | #1 |
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Original Model A Radiators
So not too long ago I posted about repro radiator quail caps not fitting. Well I found out my radiator is a repro as well, which explains the lack of fit. So I was wondering if anybody on the forum has ever found an original radiator and restored it and put it on their a? Is this feasible?
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09-17-2018, 08:19 AM | #2 |
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Re: Original Model A Radiators
Yes, many have had an original recored. I did and the elderly craftsman did an excellent job.
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09-17-2018, 08:42 AM | #3 |
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Re: Original Model A Radiators
I had Powell radiator in Ohio restore a 1939-1940 Ford radiator years ago and they are very good,not just repair but restoring a radiator.They advertise in Old Cars and I think Hemmings.The problem is they are very expensive so on a Model A I wonder if it is worth it over the price of a reproduction one.
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09-17-2018, 11:18 AM | #4 |
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Re: Original Model A Radiators
I have original round tube radiators on two of my three Model A's. I had to sleeve eleven tubes on one of them so they do have their issues. I sure like the look of them and if you are entering your car into fine point judging, an original radiator is a must.
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09-17-2018, 05:41 PM | #6 |
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09-17-2018, 09:35 PM | #7 |
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Re: Original Model A Radiators
Hi Synchro
My early 28 had one as well. It was a 3rd party one as it had a brass name plate soldered to it. |
09-17-2018, 11:19 PM | #8 |
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Starting to look like a local thing!
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09-18-2018, 06:59 AM | #9 |
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Re: Original Model A Radiators
Jeff/Illinois, I totally agree. Started with the dad and now his son also does excellent work. Have one in one of my A's.
chrs1961815, he's in your state. Definitely worth looking in to. |
09-18-2018, 07:10 AM | #10 |
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Re: Original Model A Radiators
I'm unaware of Honeycomb radiators coming from Ford.
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09-18-2018, 08:08 AM | #11 |
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09-18-2018, 11:24 AM | #12 |
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Re: Original Model A Radiators
Thanks for all of the advice. It is something down the road because my repro works fine, but there is nothing like oem.
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09-19-2018, 12:41 AM | #13 |
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Re: Original Model A Radiators
My AR 28 has a honey comb rad from new .I know of one other one I think Ford used them when he couldn’t get enough from his regular supplyer.
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