The Ford Barn

jayg48anglia · 10-14-2023, 01:51 PM

I bought my 29 with a 30 radiator shell and a Champion radiator. I want to run a hood so I bought a 29 radiator shell from Bert's and a radiator from a dealer on ebay as Brassworks is backlogged a few months they said. Now the radiator fit to the chassis fine as did the hose connections. I know I am going to get a few I told you so, but I didn't have anything to match it to. The seller has been contacted waiting to hear back. Any thoughts?? THX. Jay

Incognito-A · 10-14-2023, 02:39 PM

While you are there, could you tell me how much lacing is needed for the ‘29 shell and lower cowl, please and thank you!

nkaminar · 10-14-2023, 07:01 PM

Snyders has the lacing for $11.50. The listing gives the size.

https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...d=976955&cat=0

Regarding the radiator, you could always make something to block off the sides, like some black painted aluminum sheet. Putting a rock guard on the front will disguise what is underneath.

updraught · 10-14-2023, 08:51 PM

The side bits and the inlet would be optional extras.
The seller is just looking for them now.

nkaminar · 10-15-2023, 11:22 AM

Jay, Another option is to stop the payment. I believe that is possible with eBay and PayPal. And then send the radiator back. Your bank can also stop a payment.

Gene F · 10-15-2023, 03:19 PM

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I think they did a "just sell em' something". Plainly this is wrong. If they do not answer promptly stop the payment. Tell your credit card company you can't even get them to contact you back for a return label.

jayg48anglia · 10-15-2023, 03:40 PM

It looks like the seller is going to make good. The picture saved a lot of back and forth.

The Brassworks · 10-26-2023, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayg48anglia

I bought my 29 with a 30 radiator shell and a Champion radiator. I want to run a hood so I bought a 29 radiator shell from Bert's and a radiator from a dealer on ebay as Brassworks is backlogged a few months they said. Now the radiator fit to the chassis fine as did the hose connections. I know I am going to get a few I told you so, but I didn't have anything to match it to. The seller has been contacted waiting to hear back. Any thoughts?? THX. Jay

We are ~3-4 weeks out on a Model A Radiator

51504bat · 10-26-2023, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Brassworks

We are ~3-4 weeks out on a Model A Radiator

Well worth the wait. IMO

eagle · 10-27-2023, 05:10 PM

There have been lots of discussion in previous threads regarding the aluminum radiators from ebay etc. Search them and read others experience. Some have reported very good fit, good performance, some not so much. Kind of caveat emptor, although a little conversation with the seller upfront may help your luck greatly improve. Obviously the radiator the OP got is not a viable option. I saw one once in an A that the owner had got off ebay for a couple hundred bucks that fit perfectly. He'd dusted it wil radiator black and unless you looked close it wasn't noticable. Of course you could see the welds etc but he claimed it worked great and fit right in. The other side of the coin is the OP. Some people jump up and down and declare JUNK! JUNK! but I'd be willing to give one a shot if my A needed it. My pocketbook isn't as fat as a lot of guys though.

10-14-2023, 02:39 PM	#2
Incognito-A Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Left Coast Posts: 211	Re: 29 Radiator Shell & Radiator Fitment. While you are there, could you tell me how much lacing is needed for the ‘29 shell and lower cowl, please and thank you!

10-14-2023, 07:01 PM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: 29 Radiator Shell & Radiator Fitment. Snyders has the lacing for $11.50. The listing gives the size. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...d=976955&cat=0 Regarding the radiator, you could always make something to block off the sides, like some black painted aluminum sheet. Putting a rock guard on the front will disguise what is underneath. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

10-14-2023, 08:51 PM	#4
updraught Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 1,971	Re: 29 Radiator Shell & Radiator Fitment. The side bits and the inlet would be optional extras. The seller is just looking for them now.

10-15-2023, 11:22 AM	#5
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: 29 Radiator Shell & Radiator Fitment. Jay, Another option is to stop the payment. I believe that is possible with eBay and PayPal. And then send the radiator back. Your bank can also stop a payment. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

10-15-2023, 03:19 PM	#6
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,973	Re: 29 Radiator Shell & Radiator Fitment. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think they did a "just sell em' something". Plainly this is wrong. If they do not answer promptly stop the payment. Tell your credit card company you can't even get them to contact you back for a return label.

10-15-2023, 03:40 PM	#7
jayg48anglia Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ocala, Florida Posts: 33	Re: 29 Radiator Shell & Radiator Fitment. It looks like the seller is going to make good. The picture saved a lot of back and forth.

10-27-2023, 05:10 PM	#10
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: 29 Radiator Shell & Radiator Fitment. There have been lots of discussion in previous threads regarding the aluminum radiators from ebay etc. Search them and read others experience. Some have reported very good fit, good performance, some not so much. Kind of caveat emptor, although a little conversation with the seller upfront may help your luck greatly improve. Obviously the radiator the OP got is not a viable option. I saw one once in an A that the owner had got off ebay for a couple hundred bucks that fit perfectly. He'd dusted it wil radiator black and unless you looked close it wasn't noticable. Of course you could see the welds etc but he claimed it worked great and fit right in. The other side of the coin is the OP. Some people jump up and down and declare JUNK! JUNK! but I'd be willing to give one a shot if my A needed it. My pocketbook isn't as fat as a lot of guys though. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool." Last edited by eagle; 10-27-2023 at 05:16 PM.