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TonyM 10-08-2020 05:47 PM

Antique Auto Radiator Repair and Restoration
 

Looking for a firm that repairs and restores Antique Auto Radiators
in the Chicago Metro / Northwest Indiana region.

AlexLohmann1 10-08-2020 05:56 PM

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I got mine repaired at Gravois Radiator in STL.

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russcc 10-08-2020 05:56 PM

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If you were on the East coast, Starfish Radiator in Orleans MA does a lot of vintage radiator restorations from as far away as VA. Good luck.

ford38v8 10-08-2020 05:59 PM

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I must be getting old. I remember when there were half a dozen radiator shops in every city.

wga 10-08-2020 06:48 PM

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Alan - understood, however, I remember when Panky's in Hayward was a go to shop.
About 8 years ago, they replaced the core from my 49 with a forklift truck core. Despite telling them it was for a 49 Ford flathead. Then they argued with me when I told them it was incorrect.

TonyM 10-08-2020 08:21 PM

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I must be getting old. I remember when there were half a dozen radiator shops in every city.

And my maternal grandfather owned one of them.

Wolfe's Radiator Shop

slowforty 10-08-2020 10:51 PM

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Try Mr.Radiator
8433 w 191st st
mokena il
60448
www.MrRadiator.com
815 464 9470

He is good and has done work for quite a few local people

ford38v8 10-09-2020 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by wga (Post 1939591)
Alan - understood, however, I remember when Panky's in Hayward was a go to shop.
About 8 years ago, they replaced the core from my 49 with a forklift truck core. Despite telling them it was for a 49 Ford flathead. Then they argued with me when I told them it was incorrect.


Pankeys was, yes, before Jack sold it... about 30 years ago? Jack was a good man, and I drooled over his 53 Beauty!

old Tom 10-09-2020 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyM (Post 1939578)
Looking for a firm that repairs and restores Antique Auto Radiators
in the Chicago Metro / Northwest Indiana region.

Rick & Pats radiator service Aurora Il 630-851-3302-Did my Model A Ford.

TonyM 10-10-2020 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by slowforty (Post 1939641)
Try Mr.Radiator
8433 w 191st st
mokena il
60448
www.MrRadiator.com
815 464 9470

He is good and has done work for quite a few local people


Thanks, that is right down the road. The name instills confidence too.

TonyM 10-10-2020 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by old Tom (Post 1939715)
Rick & Pats radiator service Aurora Il 630-851-3302-Did my Model A Ford.


Thanks Tom.

slowforty 10-10-2020 08:16 PM

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He did work on my 40 Ford and 63 Buick Electra. He did a lot of work for the Model A and Packard guys

Aarongriffey 10-10-2020 09:30 PM

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I have taken many, many radiators and gas tanks to Pankeys in Hayward in the last twenty years.
Always very happy with their service, never had a complaint.
There was a shop I took stuff to in another town that always charged an extra $15 for working on stuff from old cars. They called it classic car work. Never go there anymore.

TonyM 10-13-2020 10:16 PM

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Thanks guys.

ford38v8 10-13-2020 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Aarongriffey (Post 1940389)
I have taken many, many radiators and gas tanks to Pankeys in Hayward in the last twenty years.
Always very happy with their service, never had a complaint....


All I can say is that Jack Pankey (RIP) was saddened in the knowledge that his name was still associated with the shop after he sold it. I'm pleased to hear of your good experience, as my first transaction under the new management was my last.

26 lakes 10-14-2020 02:30 PM

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On the subject of radiator repair, does anyone do honeycomb radiators in the midwest?

CaliforniaBorn36 10-14-2020 03:03 PM

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Alan, TonyM, wga;

Just FYI, Went to Panky’s yesterday...they no longer do automotive radiators, and
San Leandro Radiator has closed.


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