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Old 10-22-2019, 09:58 AM   #1
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Does anyone make a new 1941 Ford radiator with the split for inserting the engine crank? Or, who could rebuild my radiator with the split? The tanks are fine but, my vanes are very bad.
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Old 10-22-2019, 10:37 AM   #2
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The Brass Works would be the place to go. If you want to use your original tanks you can call Beko Radiator in Concord, California. They will build you the split core. You need to talk to the owner. I don't have the number handy, but you should be able to get it via google.
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Old 10-22-2019, 11:41 AM   #3
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bob drake makes one for a 40 I see no reason why you couldn't use it in a 41.not cheap at $850 I think early productions used them in 1941
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Old 10-22-2019, 12:16 PM   #4
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Thanks,Guys. oldskool that radiator is it.
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Old 10-22-2019, 12:47 PM   #5
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Thanks,Guys. oldskool that radiator is it.
I'm not 100% certain but believe the '41 is taller and a bit narrower than the '40 radiator.
If the '40 - '41 were the same, they would not have had a different part number prefix. Plus you can be certain Drake would be advertising them heavily to fit both years.
I suppose you could make anything fit with enough modification but then again - why?
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Old 10-22-2019, 01:52 PM   #6
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THANKS KUBE. I will measure mine to be absolutely sure it will fit before ordering it.
This is exactly why The Ford Barn is outstanding! I would have had to pay to ship it back.
I am not wanting to make modifications.
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Old 10-22-2019, 02:27 PM   #7
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Does anyone make a new 1941 Ford radiator with the split for inserting the engine crank? Or, who could rebuild my radiator with the split? The tanks are fine but, my vanes are very bad.
If it is just laid over vanes and not leaks, they can be straightened. I spent a couple hours with a pair of metal fingernail files straightening the fins/vanes on the '41 truck radiator I put into my '41 coupe. Looks good, and air flow is not impeded. Tape some cardboard over the radiator surfaces when installing.

I also had some calcium spots around tank edge and hose fittings, indicating some seepage. The FlexSeal liquid (as seen on TV!) applied around those areas seems to be holding up fine under heat and pressure. Wire brushed the surfaces clean before brushing on the black goo. Cured for a few days and spray painted black; also holding up fine.
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Old 10-22-2019, 07:05 PM   #8
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Call Lee at BrassWorks. He'll know exactly what you need. Well worth the call IMO.
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Old 10-22-2019, 07:39 PM   #9
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Brassworks made my split core radiator for my ‘41 Fordor. Mine iis a mid year build and the radiator is designed to be pressurized whereas the ‘40 radiator was not. As already mentioned, the top tak is larger than the ‘40.
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Old 10-22-2019, 09:44 PM   #10
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Brassworks has the split one for $2000. I bought the unsplit one for $1000.
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interesting thread. I had a spare 40 rad for sale and now see I might be able to use it in the "new" 41 I just got.


good information!
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