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07-08-2020, 03:52 PM | #1 |
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Who sells the best repro radiator shell?
I need to buy a repro radiator shell for my 28 Sedan. Who sells the best repro 28-29 shells?
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07-08-2020, 04:41 PM | #2 |
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Re: Who sells the best repro radiator shell?
Why a repro,get a restored original.At least it will fit.
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07-08-2020, 04:50 PM | #3 |
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Re: Who sells the best repro radiator shell?
There is only one manufacturer of the reproduction shell that I am aware of (KNS Accessories), and unfortunately it does not fit very well.
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07-08-2020, 05:14 PM | #4 |
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Re: Who sells the best repro radiator shell?
Call Bert's in Denver, Colorado and see what they can offer you.
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07-08-2020, 06:56 PM | #5 |
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07-08-2020, 07:39 PM | #6 |
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07-09-2020, 06:19 AM | #7 |
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Re: Who sells the best repro radiator shell?
I will call Berts today. Thanks for the info!
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07-14-2020, 05:17 PM | #8 |
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Re: Who sells the best repro radiator shell?
Well the box from Berts showed up today. The box containing the nickel shell was in fact marked KNS made in Taiwan. It's horrible. The nickel has areas of scuffing and multiple flaws. It looks and feels cheap. I won't know how it fits until my new radiator arrives but just as a heads up to future buyers, no need to pay a premium to Berts, it's the same crappy one Speedway sells for way less. I am now on a search for a good original to restore. Sad times we are living in.
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07-14-2020, 06:01 PM | #9 |
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Re: Who sells the best repro radiator shell?
Were you specific with Bert’s?
I’ve found if I tell them what I wand and don’t want they are usually spot-on This is not what almost 100% of posters report on them And they always make it right Send it back |
07-14-2020, 06:30 PM | #10 |
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Re: Who sells the best repro radiator shell?
I am betting that Steve Becker at Bert's will take it back. He can also tell you if he has a decent original in stock. Steve has always been very fair with me.
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07-14-2020, 09:43 PM | #11 | |
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07-15-2020, 12:56 AM | #12 |
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Re: Who sells the best repro radiator shell?
You haven't delt with Speedway I see ...
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1695395 The cheap look would be the single micro coat of nickel. If it fits OK you could have it properly plated. That's copper, nickel then chrome and remove the chrome. Expensive ... but avoids the drama of fixing up an original, beat up shell, to get it within mirror specs as required to show off the expensive plating. Last edited by updraught; 07-15-2020 at 03:06 AM. Reason: crap grammar |
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