Radiator Repair

[Joe/Ct]

I am looking for a reliable radiator guy in southeast Connecticut to fix the radiator on our '39 coupe. The guy who ran Conn Auto Radiator here in New London has recently retired. (You have to love his business card saying: "The best place in New London to take a leak".) Any suggestions?

[deuce_roadster]

Real radiator shops are getting hard to find. You might check with a big trucking company and see where they send theirs.

[Joe/Ct]

Originally Posted by Joe/Ct

I am looking for a reliable radiator guy in southeast Connecticut to fix the radiator on our '39 coupe. The guy who ran Conn Auto Radiator here in New London has recently retired. (You have to love his business card saying: "The best place in New London to take a leak".) Any suggestions?

HELP.....anyone from Connecticut???

[Pat/Ohio]

Not from Conn., but Powell's Radiator Shop in Wilmington, OH does quality work. Specializes in antique vehicle radiators. He advertizes in Hemmings and others. Good luck, Pat

[1931 flamingo]

Joe/Ct: on rte 6 E (towards providence) past Brooklyn Fairgrounds there's a radiator shop on the right. I haven't been that way in a few years and don't remember the name. Have you tried contacting the guy in New London for a recommendation??
Paul in CT

[37don]

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Hi Joe , I had bad luck with 3 local RI shops and was ready to drive to Maine. I called the company in Maine and they sent me to Central Radiator in Patucket RI and he fixed it the right way and was very honest and fair price. Just google central radiator , they are about 1 block off rt 95.
Good luck, Don

[42panel]

Try the Auto Radiator Hospital, 91 Connecticut Boulevard, East Hartford, CT.
Frank Proto is the owner and his number is 80. 569-4168. Did a great job on my '35 and '42 truck radiators. Quick turnaround.

[hope]

Originally Posted by 37don

Hi Joe , I had bad luck with 3 local RI shops and was ready to drive to Maine. I called the company in Maine and they sent me to Central Radiator in Patucket RI and he fixed it the right way and was very honest and fair price. Just google central radiator , they are about 1 block off rt 95.
Good luck, Don

Hi Don

Wish I had known about this place before I got tangled up with U.S. Radiator.

[BrianCT]

Joe.
There is an old time shop in Preston, Joseph L. Caisse at 16 route 2.
My cousin needed a quick repair on his A radiator last year.
We got it fixed while we waited.
The old man is a UFO and other conspiracy buff so be prepared to be entertained.

[Ross6860]

Originally Posted by deuce_roadster

Real radiator shops are getting hard to find. You might check with a big trucking company and see where they send theirs.

The EPA has put all, well most, of the small shops out of business.

If you find one local, your lucky. Find a really good one, even luckier.

[keith oh]

Finding one that will actually "rod it out" is even more difficult. Most just boil them and do a half A flow test.

[dono50]

Originally Posted by Joe/Ct

I am looking for a reliable radiator guy in southeast Connecticut to fix the radiator on our '39 coupe. The guy who ran Conn Auto Radiator here in New London has recently retired. (You have to love his business card saying: "The best place in New London to take a leak".) Any suggestions?

Perrault radiator in Meriden,Ct,about an hour 15 minute drive from your location. It's a 3 rd generation business

[Barry-ct]

Perraultr's is a good shop. They do gas tanks also. They're on West Main St., right near Hubbard park.