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Gary Gregory · 06-12-2010, 01:26 PM

Whats the best Radiator for a 1930 Coupe ? Mine needs rodded out and now i have a pretty big leak....not sure if its worth putting money into.

V4F · 06-12-2010, 01:28 PM

i had mine recored with a 3 core . much better radiator . use your stock tanks , mounting . my shop did a great job & it bolted right into my shell ........... steve

Purdy Swoft · 06-12-2010, 03:01 PM

I have had good results with the heavy duty 8 fins per inch radiator from snyders on one of my cars and good results with same from Smith and jones with another.

Blessyouboys · 06-12-2010, 03:20 PM

I'm using a Brassworks radiator on my '31. It fits and cools very well.

MAG · 06-12-2010, 04:04 PM

I use a local radiator shop, very familiar with Model A's, to re-core them. In most cases he can fit a 4 row 10 fins per in on 30/31 radiators. That may be an over-kill in cooler climates but a real god-send in the Texas hot summers.

Jim Johnston · 06-12-2010, 08:49 PM

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Gary, You can't go wrong with a Brassworks IMHO. Maybe a little pricey but you get a very good product that fits well and works well.

kp · 06-12-2010, 09:20 PM

Hey MAG ,I'm in Wimberley Tx and had my radiator rodded out ,cleaned the block somewhat ,head resurfaced and it runs hot ,right quick ,have installed thermostat (160 Degree) with manual heat guage drive bout 1/4 to half mile and it hits 200 ,maybe I need to get new core job ,what radiator shop did you use ?

Gary Gregory · 06-12-2010, 10:32 PM

I would rather re-core but we only have one radiator shop here n town and I'm not sure if they've ever seen a model A ! I just pulled up those Brassworks radiators...that would be my first choice on a new radiator. Think I'll talk to the radiator shop first and compair the price of a re-core and a new Brassworks.

Mike V. Florida · 06-13-2010, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary Gregory

I would rather re-core but we only have one radiator shop here n town and I'm not sure if they've ever seen a model A ! I just pulled up those Brassworks radiators...that would be my first choice on a new radiator. Think I'll talk to the radiator shop first and compair the price of a re-core and a new Brassworks.

Check out http://bergsradiator.com/modela.html They have just the cores to give to your radiator shop (be sure to give the radiator shop the shell also so they can get the brackets right)

Bergs 1930-31 radiator with three row flat tube core $495.00

Brassworks non show 1930-31 with flat tube with 6FPI $535
Show radiator 6 fins per inch with hand-dimpled fins $650.

Gary Gregory · 06-13-2010, 06:43 AM

Thanks Mike...Have you used Bergs before? The re-cored radiator for $495 sounds like the way to go rather than payng $350 + no telling what my radiator shop will charge re-coring mine. I know the shop is pretty pricey on thier repairs.

Mike V. Florida · 06-13-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary Gregory

Thanks Mike...Have you used Bergs before? The re-cored radiator for $495 sounds like the way to go rather than payng $350 + no telling what my radiator shop will charge re-coring mine. I know the shop is pretty pricey on thier repairs.

No, but I received the name a short while ago from someone that had and they liked it.

06-12-2010, 01:26 PM	#1
Gary Gregory Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryville,Tn Posts: 302	Aftermarket Radiator Whats the best Radiator for a 1930 Coupe ? Mine needs rodded out and now i have a pretty big leak....not sure if its worth putting money into.

06-12-2010, 01:28 PM	#2
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Aftermarket Radiator i had mine recored with a 3 core . much better radiator . use your stock tanks , mounting . my shop did a great job & it bolted right into my shell ........... steve __________________ V4f

06-12-2010, 03:01 PM	#3
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Aftermarket Radiator I have had good results with the heavy duty 8 fins per inch radiator from snyders on one of my cars and good results with same from Smith and jones with another.

06-12-2010, 03:20 PM	#4
Blessyouboys Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blissful Posts: 298	Re: Aftermarket Radiator I'm using a Brassworks radiator on my '31. It fits and cools very well.

06-12-2010, 04:04 PM	#5
MAG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 925	Re: Aftermarket Radiator I use a local radiator shop, very familiar with Model A's, to re-core them. In most cases he can fit a 4 row 10 fins per in on 30/31 radiators. That may be an over-kill in cooler climates but a real god-send in the Texas hot summers.

06-12-2010, 08:49 PM	#6
Jim Johnston Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 106	Re: Aftermarket Radiator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Gary, You can't go wrong with a Brassworks IMHO. Maybe a little pricey but you get a very good product that fits well and works well.

06-12-2010, 09:20 PM	#7
kp Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wimberley ,Tx. Posts: 232	Re: Aftermarket Radiator Hey MAG ,I'm in Wimberley Tx and had my radiator rodded out ,cleaned the block somewhat ,head resurfaced and it runs hot ,right quick ,have installed thermostat (160 Degree) with manual heat guage drive bout 1/4 to half mile and it hits 200 ,maybe I need to get new core job ,what radiator shop did you use ?

06-12-2010, 10:32 PM	#8
Gary Gregory Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryville,Tn Posts: 302	Re: Aftermarket Radiator I would rather re-core but we only have one radiator shop here n town and I'm not sure if they've ever seen a model A ! I just pulled up those Brassworks radiators...that would be my first choice on a new radiator. Think I'll talk to the radiator shop first and compair the price of a re-core and a new Brassworks.

06-13-2010, 06:43 AM	#10
Gary Gregory Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryville,Tn Posts: 302	Re: Aftermarket Radiator Thanks Mike...Have you used Bergs before? The re-cored radiator for $495 sounds like the way to go rather than payng $350 + no telling what my radiator shop will charge re-coring mine. I know the shop is pretty pricey on thier repairs.