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GB SISSON · 05-14-2015, 08:36 AM

I have what I'm quite sure is an early '28 AA with a totally clogged radiator. I have been offered a slightly fan damaged rad from a '31 AA. Will this fit? Can it be made to work if not exact. The truck is fairly original, but it's quite a beater and will most likely never get judged at a show. Just want to drive it now and then.

Tom Wesenberg · 05-14-2015, 09:42 AM

31 will not work in a 28. The 31 is too tall for one thing.

GB SISSON · 05-15-2015, 10:51 AM

Thanks for this. I will be at a fairly large swap meet tomorrow. I don't get off this island often so it's a big deal to me. I don't suppose there is any way to tell if a swap meet radiator is any good or not. What is an acceptable price for one? Any thoughts? I hate buying new repro stuff, but fixing radiators can be expensive. I have never had any luck at all with solder, so I don't want to take one apart myself. Thanks.

Tom Wesenberg · 05-15-2015, 12:13 PM

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GB, it's a gamble and you pay depending on what you think the odds are judging by it's condition. I bought a good looking radiator that the sell said some guy returned to him due to leaks. I paid $25 and haven't checked it yet, but even if it isn't worth repairing, I can install a Berg's new core and get money for the old core.

05-14-2015, 09:42 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Radiator interchange question 31 will not work in a 28. The 31 is too tall for one thing.

05-15-2015, 10:51 AM	#3
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,930	Re: Radiator interchange question Thanks for this. I will be at a fairly large swap meet tomorrow. I don't get off this island often so it's a big deal to me. I don't suppose there is any way to tell if a swap meet radiator is any good or not. What is an acceptable price for one? Any thoughts? I hate buying new repro stuff, but fixing radiators can be expensive. I have never had any luck at all with solder, so I don't want to take one apart myself. Thanks. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

05-15-2015, 12:13 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Radiator interchange question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) GB, it's a gamble and you pay depending on what you think the odds are judging by it's condition. I bought a good looking radiator that the sell said some guy returned to him due to leaks. I paid $25 and haven't checked it yet, but even if it isn't worth repairing, I can install a Berg's new core and get money for the old core.