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RB35 · 10-17-2012, 08:54 PM

'35 Fordor, original radiator, '52 flathead. The radiator is giving it up, it's been rodded (not well) leaks fixed and now leakingagain, just getting worn out. Does anyone have any suggestions on a new replacement radiator?
Walker has one for the '34 and the '37, not sure if either would work on the '35. US Radiator, may have one, I'm checking on that. Any other suggestions?
Thanks,
RB

Mike B · 10-17-2012, 09:35 PM

Griffin...but odd Walker doesn't have one?

ford38v8 · 10-17-2012, 10:19 PM

There are still many genuine radiator shops capable of recoring your original tanks. There are no reproduction radiators to compare in quality or correctness of the original Ford radiators. In any case, stay away from anything aluminum or plastic!

35fordtn · 10-17-2012, 10:33 PM

ALL!! the reproduction 35 radiator fit horribly..... TRUST ME!!! best off to look for a nice original.. I buy every good original I find to have spares for my 35

Dave D · 10-18-2012, 04:05 AM

I've heard good things about these guys, they can restore your original to better than new or build a new one.

The Brassworks
500 Linne Road – Unit I
Paso Robles, CA 93446

Telephone 805-239-2501
Facsimile 805-239-2545
Email [email protected]

296 V8 · 10-18-2012, 08:38 AM

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Iv learned that theres generally nothing better than old ford parts / don’t build em like they use to applies.

I took the local radiator guy two 35’s I had.
He turned them into one nice one for a decent price …. He had nothing good to say about new ones.

Shadetree · 10-18-2012, 09:39 AM

Should you decide to have your old radiator re-cored. Make sure the radiator shop understands it must go back exactly like it was, otherwise it will be impossible to align your hood and grille. I am sure the factory had jigs set up to get everything exact.

JM 35 Sedan · 10-18-2012, 10:22 AM

Richard, I agree with those saying to have a stock '35 radiator re-cored rather than trying to fit a newly manufactured version and it must be done as Shadetree is saying or the grille, hood, etc., will not line up properly. Maybe if you take them the one you want re-cored and a second stock original one to use for dimensional checks as they put the first one back together. I'm wondering if you have the early large top tank or the later model year small top tank? I will respond to your email later today.

Matt in Alameda · 10-18-2012, 02:28 PM

I had my '35 radiator re-cored....it was very expensive..$605....but the guy did a great job. ......... Matt in Alameda

10-17-2012, 08:54 PM	#1
RB35 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: EC, MD Posts: 137	'35 radiator replacement '35 Fordor, original radiator, '52 flathead. The radiator is giving it up, it's been rodded (not well) leaks fixed and now leakingagain, just getting worn out. Does anyone have any suggestions on a new replacement radiator? Walker has one for the '34 and the '37, not sure if either would work on the '35. US Radiator, may have one, I'm checking on that. Any other suggestions? Thanks, RB

10-17-2012, 09:35 PM	#2
Mike B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 1,323	Re: '35 radiator replacement Griffin...but odd Walker doesn't have one?

10-17-2012, 10:19 PM	#3
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: '35 radiator replacement There are still many genuine radiator shops capable of recoring your original tanks. There are no reproduction radiators to compare in quality or correctness of the original Ford radiators. In any case, stay away from anything aluminum or plastic! __________________ Alan

10-17-2012, 10:33 PM	#4
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,327	Re: '35 radiator replacement ALL!! the reproduction 35 radiator fit horribly..... TRUST ME!!! best off to look for a nice original.. I buy every good original I find to have spares for my 35

10-18-2012, 04:05 AM	#5
Dave D Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 290	Re: '35 radiator replacement I've heard good things about these guys, they can restore your original to better than new or build a new one. The Brassworks 500 Linne Road – Unit I Paso Robles, CA 93446 Telephone 805-239-2501 Facsimile 805-239-2545 Email [email protected]

10-18-2012, 08:38 AM	#6
296 V8 BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: nor~cal Posts: 455	Re: '35 radiator replacement Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Iv learned that theres generally nothing better than old ford parts / don’t build em like they use to applies. I took the local radiator guy two 35’s I had. He turned them into one nice one for a decent price …. He had nothing good to say about new ones.

10-18-2012, 09:39 AM	#7
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	Re: '35 radiator replacement Should you decide to have your old radiator re-cored. Make sure the radiator shop understands it must go back exactly like it was, otherwise it will be impossible to align your hood and grille. I am sure the factory had jigs set up to get everything exact. __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear.

10-18-2012, 10:22 AM	#8
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: '35 radiator replacement Richard, I agree with those saying to have a stock '35 radiator re-cored rather than trying to fit a newly manufactured version and it must be done as Shadetree is saying or the grille, hood, etc., will not line up properly. Maybe if you take them the one you want re-cored and a second stock original one to use for dimensional checks as they put the first one back together. I'm wondering if you have the early large top tank or the later model year small top tank? I will respond to your email later today. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

10-18-2012, 02:28 PM	#9
Matt in Alameda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alameda, California Posts: 335	Re: '35 radiator replacement I had my '35 radiator re-cored....it was very expensive..$605....but the guy did a great job. ......... Matt in Alameda