In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair.

[Lananthony]

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]

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]

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

[updraught]

Spend even more money and get a Bergs.

[Fred K-OR]

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

[CarlG]

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

[tim54889]

Solder, heat , flux, soapy water, done!

[phonconn]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[TinCup]

Hope it fits.

[Mitch//pa]

There were 4 and a half Berg reccomendations on this thread

Good luck

[C26Pinelake]

Originally Posted by TinCup

Hope it fits.

Have you had a problem with Brassworks fitting? Wayne

[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.

[John Kuhnast]

Smart move

[C26Pinelake]

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

[Bob Grieb]

If you can get a new one I would do it. I went the used one on two occasions and they worked well in town but when I got on the highway they caused me to overheat because the flow rate was impaired. Bob

[Tiny]

The radiator shop might have killed it with the pressure test. Never have an old A radiator pressure tested. They weren't designed for it in the first place and now they're 80 years older and more fragile. I have also heard good about Bergs

[Mitch//pa]

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