The Ford Barn

Dink66 · 07-04-2016, 05:22 PM

Hey, fellas. New to the board, long time flathead fan. I've recently purchased a 37 with what I believe to be the original motor. I'm replacing the clutch and pulled the rad. Took it to my rad guy since it had a small leak at the top. He didn't want to solder it since it was a small crack that had been epoxied. Said he'd test it for me if I epoxy it but thought I'd get some advice here first. Thanks in advance, I'm retired and on a budget so please keep that in mind.

Dink66 · 07-04-2016, 05:24 PM

More pictures

Dink66 · 07-04-2016, 05:27 PM

Sorry, can't seem to get more than one per post. Here's a full view. Look like a 37 to you guys?

Snouts out · 07-04-2016, 05:56 PM

It looks like some of the cooling fins have been removed. A good radiator guy should be able to remove the epoxy and solder the tube. I'd get it rodded out,you'll be happy you did.

petehoovie · 07-04-2016, 06:37 PM

The '37 cooling system is not pressurized from the factory so soldering the tube should not be a problem if you keep it that way - UN-pressurized....

Dink66 · 07-04-2016, 07:23 PM

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So, you agree that it's a 37 radiator? I think it had a 5 lb cap on it. I don't know if it's a "tube" I think it's the tank at the top of the radiator. I circled the leaking area here.

Dink66 · 07-04-2016, 07:25 PM

And here:

Lawson Cox · 07-04-2016, 07:30 PM

You need to do some serious straightening on those fins.

JM 35 Sedan · 07-04-2016, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dink66

Sorry, can't seem to get more than one per post. Here's a full view. Look like a 37 to you guys?

Here are a few pictures of a 37 radiator that you can use as a comparison to what you have. I can't really tell if yours is exactly like this one based on the pictures you have posted.

ps...welcome to the Fordbarn!

Dink66 · 07-04-2016, 08:01 PM

Looks like a match to me John, thanks. And thanks for the welcome! Now, you guys think I could clean up that corner and JB Weld it? Might not be pretty but if it's not pressurized I'd think it would solve my issue for now until I work any more kinks out of the ol' girl. That clutch chattered so bad when I got her I didn't want to go far before I got that taken care of.

petehoovie · 07-04-2016, 08:16 PM

Don't put a pressure cap on it and let the JB Weld do its magic....

Mike in AZ · 07-04-2016, 10:31 PM

welcome to the 'Barn....give JB a shot and good luck....got pics of the car/truck??....lol....yep, we like pics....Mike

37fordpickup · 07-05-2016, 05:16 PM

Let me know if you want to buy a radiator. It's been checked and I can send pics.

Dink66 · 07-05-2016, 08:04 PM

There was a lot of epoxy. Not JB Weld, but some brittle stuff I cleaned up best I could. Then I filed and brushed the area and JB'd 'er good.

Dink66 · 07-05-2016, 08:05 PM

Another angle

Dink66 · 07-05-2016, 08:12 PM

Here she is in the flesh, Mike. Thanks for the help and I'll get back to you if I need to 37pickup, thanks for the offer!

I'll let you guys know how she turns out.

07-04-2016, 05:56 PM	#4
Snouts out Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Covedale,oh Posts: 226	Re: 1937 Radiator issue It looks like some of the cooling fins have been removed. A good radiator guy should be able to remove the epoxy and solder the tube. I'd get it rodded out,you'll be happy you did.

07-04-2016, 06:37 PM	#5
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,075	Re: 1937 Radiator issue The '37 cooling system is not pressurized from the factory so soldering the tube should not be a problem if you keep it that way - UN-pressurized.... __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

07-04-2016, 07:30 PM	#8
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 1937 Radiator issue You need to do some serious straightening on those fins. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

07-04-2016, 08:01 PM	#10
Dink66 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 12	Re: 1937 Radiator issue Looks like a match to me John, thanks. And thanks for the welcome! Now, you guys think I could clean up that corner and JB Weld it? Might not be pretty but if it's not pressurized I'd think it would solve my issue for now until I work any more kinks out of the ol' girl. That clutch chattered so bad when I got her I didn't want to go far before I got that taken care of.

07-04-2016, 08:16 PM	#11
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,075	Re: 1937 Radiator issue Don't put a pressure cap on it and let the JB Weld do its magic.... __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

07-04-2016, 10:31 PM	#12
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: 1937 Radiator issue welcome to the 'Barn....give JB a shot and good luck....got pics of the car/truck??....lol....yep, we like pics....Mike

07-05-2016, 05:16 PM	#13
37fordpickup Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 127	Re: 1937 Radiator issue Let me know if you want to buy a radiator. It's been checked and I can send pics.

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