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highbeams · 08-12-2021, 12:11 PM

Years ago I had my '36 half-ton radiator 'checked out' and top off rodded out just to know the condition. I believe that it was not a thin core. In the '30s radiators were built to survive. After 60 years the core was still good. This was/is an excellent shop.

I brought the gas tank too just to open it up and check it out. They opened it at its original flange seams, cleaned it out just to be sure. Welded back together. Painted exterior black. Brand new tank when they were done w/it. $200. Oceano, CA.

That's my experience.

You're welcome!

highbeams Pat Malone

08-12-2021, 12:11 PM	#3
highbeams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 961	Re: 1936 Ford Pickup Radiator Years ago I had my '36 half-ton radiator 'checked out' and top off rodded out just to know the condition. I believe that it was not a thin core. In the '30s radiators were built to survive. After 60 years the core was still good. This was/is an excellent shop. I brought the gas tank too just to open it up and check it out. They opened it at its original flange seams, cleaned it out just to be sure. Welded back together. Painted exterior black. Brand new tank when they were done w/it. $200. Oceano, CA. That's my experience. You're welcome! highbeams Pat Malone