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09-02-2016, 05:39 PM | #21 |
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Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair.
We use Brassworks, they make the close to original and well made radiators. You can add more fins etc. or keep it as original with the round tubes. Up to you. www.thebrassworks.net
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09-02-2016, 07:01 PM | #22 |
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Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair.
You know with all the testimonials for a Berg Radiator I am always curious when someone goes another route. Gary is always a pleasure to work with and the radiators always fit without modification. When he comes to Chickasha he always has a radiator for someone in the area he is delivering. Well I hope you luck with your purchase and hope it all works out.
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09-02-2016, 07:08 PM | #23 | |
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09-02-2016, 08:12 PM | #24 |
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Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair.
I have a Brassworks I bought a few years ago. I have had no problems - it holds water and it cools what it is supposed to cool. I had not heard of Bergs when I bought the Brassworks. Bergs sounds good, but I don't have any regret getting the radiator I have.
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09-02-2016, 10:23 PM | #25 |
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Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair.
It's a matter of being closer to original in appearance when you buy Brassworks.
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09-17-2016, 04:10 PM | #26 |
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The Brassworks has been making radiators for forty years and sometimes I chase my tail because the radiators being criticized were made by the prior owners. There’s not much I can do about this. I have had guys give me an earful about my radiators only to get a photo and see that it was made by another company. My personally favorite though is posts on the forum from people who never actually bought our product but comment to promote another company. My sixteen year old tells me they are called trolls. I looked it up: In Internet slang, a troll (/ˈtroʊl/, /ˈtrɒl/) is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory,[1] extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community (such as a newsgroup, forum, chat room, or blog) with the deliberate intent of provoking readers into an emotional response[2] or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion,[3] often for their own amusement. If you are not a troll but have (or had in the past) a problem with a product you purchased from me, please email me directly with the problem and the purchase date so I can determine if has been resolved. I can explain the production process and if we can determine together whether further improvements can be made. My email is [email protected] and our phone number is 805.239.2501. |
09-17-2016, 06:10 PM | #27 |
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Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair.
I bought a Brassworks radiator for my '29 about 3 years ago, and can say the fit is perfect; 4000 troublefree miles. I picked it up in Paso. Lee showed us the facilities, and explained/answered all our questions.
The next time I need a radiator, I'll go with Brassworks.
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09-17-2016, 06:25 PM | #28 |
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Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair.
Drove 3 hours to Brassworks and hand carried my slightly shorter 32 Radiator shell and a cardboard template to show them where my flathead was mounting. 2 weeks later, picked it up. Perfect fit, tabs were perfect and been running it 3 years now. Perfect.
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09-17-2016, 06:58 PM | #29 |
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Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair.
Just drove a '30 Model A with a Bergs up Mount Washington. Nuff said.
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09-17-2016, 09:20 PM | #30 |
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Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair.
What are the functional pluses and minuses of an original 'round tube' radiator (aside from originality) ; and what is it that the more modern type has over a 'round tube' ?
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09-18-2016, 12:20 AM | #31 |
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Yes there is. If you tell us when you took over the business we will know what to say in reply.
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09-18-2016, 09:18 AM | #32 | |
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09-19-2016, 06:15 PM | #33 | |
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OEM seamed round brass tubes would sometimes split. The tubes we use are made of copper and are drawn multiple times to achieve a thinner wall. The result is a thinner wall which affords more rapid heat transfer and lighter weight. |
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10-05-2016, 11:48 AM | #34 |
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Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair.
like I said I was very lucky, Yes it does hold water and it cools a 292 Y block. I added a pressure type neck and run a 4 pound cap. Not trying to pick a fight just wanted to say sometimes you can get lucky. and the fact that he was not too far from the largest swap meet in the country.
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10-05-2016, 12:28 PM | #35 |
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Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair.
In retrospect I wish I had purchased a Bergs for my 28, rather than the BW that I did. I had purchased it about 3yrs ago, off the busy season, which the manufacturer was happy for. I did not install the rad immediately when I received it, which was very wrong on my part. This spring when I tried to install it, the radiator would not fit properly, due to the fact the manufacturer had made a mistake by installing the bottom mounting plate design for the 30/31 radiator and not for the 28/29. As a result, the radiator sat too high, causing a poor fit of the hood at the rear corners.
Shipping it back for correction was out of the question, due to shipping cost, and issue over warranty time. Next time around I will go with Bergs, and install it immediately upon receipt. |
10-05-2016, 12:56 PM | #36 | |
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10-06-2016, 02:56 PM | #37 |
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Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair.
I may be needing a rad. in the future. Has anybody bought the standard rad from Snyders? It seems to be the least expensive.
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10-06-2016, 03:06 PM | #38 |
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Re: In need of new radiator. Old radiator beyond repair.
Just remember, "least expensive" isn't always the least expensive. YMMV
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