1932 V8 radiator

[hb32]

Near impossible to find an original so anyone have any experience with a good aftermarket replacement? How different, besides the inlets on the tanks, were they from a 4 cylinder?

[deuce lover]

I think I saw one on that auction site,not cheap .Good originals can be about $750 +.The V8 upper and lower tanks are totally different than a 4cyl. Try a Walker or US Radiator.

[JSeery]

Brassworks will build you one anyway you want it. The one I had made for my 33 was excellent quality. Not cheap (and that is an understatement) but you get what you pay for.

http://www.thebrassworks.net/

http://www.thebrassworks.net/shop/Re...13617626c659e1

http://www.thebrassworks.net/shop/Re...430945ce91e40b

They specifically call out the B model on the 32 radiators. They also restore an existing radiator.

[hb32]

Originally Posted by deuce lover

I think I saw one on that auction site,not cheap .Good originals can be about $750 +.The V8 upper and lower tanks are totally different than a 4cyl. Try a Walker or US Radiator.

Seen the last 3 on ePay and out of my budget and more for the cheque book builders.
Don`t get me wrong and I see the value in original parts but...

[deuce lover]

Originally Posted by hb32

Seen the last 3 on ePay and out of my budget and more for the cheque book builders.
Don`t get me wrong and I see the value in original parts but...

Lots a Deuce guys in the Nortwest.Check with V8 Club members .A major collection up there just sold a few weeks ago.The family didn't want the stuff.Lets say that you found usable tanks and sides it still would cost a bundle(over $600) to recore it.

[Kahuna]

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Three years ago I had a radiator built by a guy in Redding, CA. (Rod's Radiator Works), who I had met at the Cool April Nights Show.
I had to provide him with the radiator shell for fitting purposes.
It is a 4 row, all new radiator that cost $500.00
Works well, Can run up to a 16# cap 530 223-3978

[svm99]

I came across an original V8 rad at a swap meet last year for about $200 which had the necks converted to smallblock. I am having it re-cored and tank necks relocated for about $625. Keep hunting, they are around.
Paul J.

[Kahuna]

Anyone have experience with the new Aluminum radiators listed on Ebay?
Price is really good: 150 bucks for a flathead?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1932-Ford-Al...a4ea20&vxp=mtr

[hotrodA]

Keep looking, they're still out there.

I found a V8 converted to SBC several months ago for $200. Radiator shop converted it back to stock, pressure tested and tanked it for $100. Cools my 59AB just fine.

[DavidG]

Apart from the tank configuration difference cited above, a production version B radiator core has less capacity than the V-8 core. (Finding a service-only high capacity B radiator would likely be a greater challenge than finding a good original V-8 radiator.)

[deucemac]

Originally Posted by JSeery

Brassworks will build you one anyway you want it. The one I had made for my 33 was excellent quality. Not cheap (and that is an understatement) but you get what you pay for.

http://www.thebrassworks.net/

http://www.thebrassworks.net/shop/Re...13617626c659e1

http://www.thebrassworks.net/shop/Re...430945ce91e40b

They specifically call out the B model on the 32 radiators. They also restore an existing radiator.

X2 Great product!

[al's28/33]

Yes I agree get one from Brassworks. It will outlast you and your car.

[hb32]

Found an original

[Charlie Stephens]

Remember that the 4 cylinder and V8 radiators use different length radiator support rods.

Charlie Stephens

[hb32]

I did not know that Charlie. Which are longer ?

[DavidG]

The B rods are 30.25" long and the V-8 rods are 29.60" long.

[hb32]

Thanks David and looks like I can trim my B rods

[svm99]

Originally Posted by hb32

Found an original

Good for you, your hunt was worth it!
Paul J.

[hb32]

Originally Posted by svm99

Good for you, your hunt was worth it!
Paul J.

Thanks. I have been quite fortunate on the Barn with the wanted section. There have been numerous members that have helped me get the old girl back together with all the right parts.

[supereal]

Be suspicious of any "rebuilt" radiator offered for less than $500, particularly if the seller demands payment up front.

[hb32]

Originally Posted by supereal

Be suspicious of any "rebuilt" radiator offered for less than $500, particularly if the seller demands payment up front.

Yeah, I have been getting a few of them lately from the UK.
In this case I have spoke with the owner directly plus numerous emails.

[Charlie Stephens]

Originally Posted by hb32

Thanks David and looks like I can trim my B rods

Take a close look before you trim. I think you will find that there is not enough threads on the rods before they go to a smaller diameter to let the nut slide over the rod. Kind of hard to visualize unless you are looking at one.

Charlie Stephens

[DavidG]

Charlie,

With respect, the diameter of the rods is 5/16" until the 3/8" threads under the head of the rod at the firewall end. A 3/8-24 nut slips easily over the 5/16" diameter portion of the rod.

[hb32]

Originally Posted by DavidG

Charlie,

With respect, the diameter of the rods is 5/16" until the 3/8" threads under the head of the rod at the firewall end. A 3/8-24 nut slips easily over the 5/16" diameter portion of the rod.

That is what I found out as well when taking a closer look at it. With it being a commercial vehicle, rods are not stainless.

[DavidG]

They weren't originally stainless on any Ford of the era.

[Charlie Stephens]

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Originally Posted by DavidG

Charlie,

With respect, the diameter of the rods is 5/16" until the 3/8" threads under the head of the rod at the firewall end. A 3/8-24 nut slips easily over the 5/16" diameter portion of the rod.

Dave,

What I was trying to say is that the 3/8 threads at the front near the radiator don't go far enough towards the rear of the car before dropping to the 5/16 rod diameter to allow you to cut off the rod. Looking again, it may be close and these threads may have extended further back on some rods.

Charlie Stephens