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Roadster62 · 09-05-2012, 07:33 PM

I looked at a ROUGH 1930 A Coupe today. Too rough to even Hot Rod but parts is parts. I'm thinking an original 30-31 radiator with the proper fins must be worth something. What are they worth on your area? If i can make the numbers work I may get it and part the thing out at Hershey.

Purdy Swoft · 09-05-2012, 09:06 PM

I've seen lots of original dimpled fin radiators. I'm running one on my speedster. I've got a few untested dimpled fin radiators that I bought at swap meets for fifty dollars each that look good. I saw one at a model A swap meet in Georgia in 99, the guy wanted four hundred dollars for it but didn't know whether it leaked or not. He said it was for a show car. I didn't want it for that price. I would prefer a new heavy duty radiator on a car that I planned to drive a lot, any day!!!

700rpm · 09-05-2012, 11:56 PM

Maybe $300, but straight fins are only part of the equation.

Purdy Swoft · 09-06-2012, 10:52 AM

Original 30-31 radiators had dimpled fins.

700rpm · 09-06-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

Original 30-31 radiators had dimpled fins.

Right, Purdy. I meant in a general sense, straight and in good condition, as opposed to whacked, split, missing and bent.

Purdy Swoft · 09-06-2012, 12:35 PM

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I have no doubt that the recored Berg radiators are good. I don't think that they have dimpled fins that would count in national judgeing.

peters180a/170b · 09-06-2012, 06:28 PM

the radiator on my car came from Cal... $650.00 +shipping . mint i have a second one $600.00 near mint with a little leak [sucks to be me on that deal] l.o.l. So if you look at the price of a new Show radiator ,,,first thing i would do is to check out the radiator and take it from there . If its straight , show ,no leaks $600.00+ no leaks but nice $450.00 ...leaks needs a core and top and bottom tanks and sides are nice $125.00 but that's my take on the matter.. Does anyone know without calling BERG if they do pickups at Hershey .I like to have my small leak looked at... and fixed ..thanks

Roadster62 · 09-06-2012, 06:44 PM

Thanks for all the additional info, these 'Show Car' prices are what I was hoping for. I did a very quick look at the project, may go back and check the details more closely. Would a straight no pits hood bring $200.+ ? Bob

Vic in E-TN · 09-06-2012, 07:08 PM

Last year at Hershey I bought a 30 Berg radiator and sold him my old one which had good tanks and a bad core. I had it set up before Hershey so I saved myself a lot of shipping. His supply of radiators at Hershey do not last. If you want one be sure to have him bring one for you.
Vic

Tom Wesenberg · 09-06-2012, 07:28 PM

I bought my 28-9 core from Gary Bergbower at Hershey about 10 years ago. I had to wait until the end of the last day to pick it up because it was Gary's last one and his demo for the show.

Purdy Swoft · 09-06-2012, 08:12 PM

The new brassworks almost show radiator with 6 hand dimpled fins per inch is $650.00 in Brattons catalog. This is ALMOST SHOW and probably wouldn't get full points. I figure why bother. If it doesn't get full points, why not just get the heavy duty radiator that cools better and only costs $585.00 and has no dimples ? A used radiator for a driver wouldn't be worth much to me. If an original was obviously patched ,repaired or recored. it wouldn't get full points either.

peters180a/170b · 09-07-2012, 03:24 PM

Bob , i bought a complete hood ,straight and need some small amount of work where the hood hooks hit ... $125.00 [No rust with original paint] and i ran like a thief at Hershey 5 years ago. [a back up part]

09-05-2012, 07:33 PM	#1
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,443	Value of original 1930-31 Radiator I looked at a ROUGH 1930 A Coupe today. Too rough to even Hot Rod but parts is parts. I'm thinking an original 30-31 radiator with the proper fins must be worth something. What are they worth on your area? If i can make the numbers work I may get it and part the thing out at Hershey. __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical. Last edited by Roadster62; 09-05-2012 at 10:54 PM.

09-05-2012, 09:06 PM	#2
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Value of original 19030-31 Radiator I've seen lots of original dimpled fin radiators. I'm running one on my speedster. I've got a few untested dimpled fin radiators that I bought at swap meets for fifty dollars each that look good. I saw one at a model A swap meet in Georgia in 99, the guy wanted four hundred dollars for it but didn't know whether it leaked or not. He said it was for a show car. I didn't want it for that price. I would prefer a new heavy duty radiator on a car that I planned to drive a lot, any day!!!

09-05-2012, 11:56 PM	#3
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,920	Re: Value of original 1930-31 Radiator Maybe $300, but straight fins are only part of the equation. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

09-06-2012, 10:52 AM	#4
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Value of original 1930-31 Radiator Original 30-31 radiators had dimpled fins.

09-06-2012, 12:35 PM	#6
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Value of original 1930-31 Radiator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have no doubt that the recored Berg radiators are good. I don't think that they have dimpled fins that would count in national judgeing.

09-06-2012, 06:28 PM	#7
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: Value of original 1930-31 Radiator the radiator on my car came from Cal... $650.00 +shipping . mint i have a second one $600.00 near mint with a little leak [sucks to be me on that deal] l.o.l. So if you look at the price of a new Show radiator ,,,first thing i would do is to check out the radiator and take it from there . If its straight , show ,no leaks $600.00+ no leaks but nice $450.00 ...leaks needs a core and top and bottom tanks and sides are nice $125.00 but that's my take on the matter.. Does anyone know without calling BERG if they do pickups at Hershey .I like to have my small leak looked at... and fixed ..thanks

09-06-2012, 06:44 PM	#8
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,443	Re: Value of original 1930-31 Radiator Thanks for all the additional info, these 'Show Car' prices are what I was hoping for. I did a very quick look at the project, may go back and check the details more closely. Would a straight no pits hood bring $200.+ ? Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

09-06-2012, 07:08 PM	#9
Vic in E-TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 491	Re: Value of original 1930-31 Radiator Last year at Hershey I bought a 30 Berg radiator and sold him my old one which had good tanks and a bad core. I had it set up before Hershey so I saved myself a lot of shipping. His supply of radiators at Hershey do not last. If you want one be sure to have him bring one for you. Vic

09-06-2012, 07:28 PM	#10
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Value of original 1930-31 Radiator I bought my 28-9 core from Gary Bergbower at Hershey about 10 years ago. I had to wait until the end of the last day to pick it up because it was Gary's last one and his demo for the show.

09-06-2012, 08:12 PM	#11
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Value of original 1930-31 Radiator The new brassworks almost show radiator with 6 hand dimpled fins per inch is $650.00 in Brattons catalog. This is ALMOST SHOW and probably wouldn't get full points. I figure why bother. If it doesn't get full points, why not just get the heavy duty radiator that cools better and only costs $585.00 and has no dimples ? A used radiator for a driver wouldn't be worth much to me. If an original was obviously patched ,repaired or recored. it wouldn't get full points either.

09-07-2012, 03:24 PM	#12
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: Value of original 1930-31 Radiator Bob , i bought a complete hood ,straight and need some small amount of work where the hood hooks hit ... $125.00 [No rust with original paint] and i ran like a thief at Hershey 5 years ago. [a back up part]