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gasserdays · 01-25-2021, 10:01 PM

Now that Walker radiator is out of business who has the next best quality radiator?

tubman · 01-25-2021, 10:29 PM

"Brassworks", or maybe an original Ford product (if you can find a decent radiator shop close enough). It depends how deep your pockets are.

TomT/Williamsburg · 01-25-2021, 11:15 PM

There was another thread about Walker’s demise that listed a few alternatives .....

Bored&Stroked · 01-26-2021, 08:19 AM

I would put Brassworks on the top end of the list . . . and they're surely not a "second best" in the quality department. Also, they do a lot of custom work - from 100% stock style, to modifications for different engine combinations as well as core types. They're not a "cheap" radiator - they're a quality radiator . . . so you get what you pay for . . .

McMimmcs · 01-26-2021, 09:14 AM

Brassworks is a class act. Their product and service are both outstanding. I speak from experience !

Ronnieroadster · 01-26-2021, 05:47 PM

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Another excellent choice is Custom Auto Radiator in New Jersey. They have supplied me with radiators for my Deuces. Compared to Walker {which I tried and did not like} the C.A.R. radiators are superior. There not cheap as they say you get what you pay for.
Ronnieroadster

Tony, NY · 01-26-2021, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnieroadster

Another excellent choice is Custom Auto Radiator in New Jersey. They have supplied me with radiators for my Deuces. Compared to Walker {which I tried and did not like} the C.A.R. radiators are superior. There not cheap as they say you get what you pay for.
Ronnieroadster

I had them build a custom one and it is very nice.

TJ · 01-26-2021, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnieroadster

Another excellent choice is Custom Auto Radiator in New Jersey. They have supplied me with radiators for my Deuces. Compared to Walker {which I tried and did not like} the C.A.R. radiators are superior. There not cheap as they say you get what you pay for.
Ronnieroadster

I've also used their radiators and they are a quality product.

Tinker · 01-27-2021, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnieroadster

Another excellent choice is Custom Auto Radiator in New Jersey. They have supplied me with radiators for my Deuces. Compared to Walker {which I tried and did not like} the C.A.R. radiators are superior. There not cheap as they say you get what you pay for.
Ronnieroadster

We tend to overlook the system of a motor. We rebuild a motor, buy a bunch of speed parts with no issue... and get all weird and stingy about a radiator... What I have to cool this motor too??? Radiator is one of the first thing I'd do on a car, then wiring. Then buy or mill heads.

glennpm · 01-27-2021, 07:17 AM

I've used Custom Auto Radiator and US Radiator a couple of years ago for my 40. Both companies make a quality product.

http://usradiator.com/radiators?cat=12

V8 Bob · 01-27-2021, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnieroadster

Another excellent choice is Custom Auto Radiator in New Jersey. They have supplied me with radiators for my Deuces. Compared to Walker {which I tried and did not like} the C.A.R. radiators are superior. There not cheap as they say you get what you pay for.
Ronnieroadster

I bought my first Custom Auto Radiator for my '32 after the Rodder's Journal article featuring you and three of your cars, all with C.A.R.'s. I was looking at Walker, but they would not work with me on a couple of minor changes.

My second C.A.R. is for my soon to be finished '40. A couple of club members also use their radiators. Very good company with a very well built product that will work with you on modifications.

29A · 01-27-2021, 01:27 PM

I also have had 2 different radiators from brassworks. One is in front of a merc flathead and it is well made and the engine runs very cool. They will custom make about anything you need.

wga · 01-28-2021, 10:57 AM

US Radiator: http://usradiator.com/

Mike34 · 01-28-2021, 12:01 PM

Here in New England, I'm using L-A Radiator Works in Dexter/Auburn, Maine.
https://laradiatorworks.net/

And I've been told that Maine Radiator does a great job too.
https://maineradiator.com/restorations/

-Mike

Grease348 · 01-28-2021, 01:05 PM

I have an old Walker radiator I need the outlets converted to run a flathead.does anyone know of a shop north of Houston that still does radiator work. The only shops I knew of are closed

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01-25-2021, 10:01 PM	#1
gasserdays Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Farmington MN Posts: 10	Walker Radiator Now that Walker radiator is out of business who has the next best quality radiator?

01-25-2021, 10:29 PM	#2
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 12,136	Re: Walker Radiator "Brassworks", or maybe an original Ford product (if you can find a decent radiator shop close enough). It depends how deep your pockets are.

01-25-2021, 11:15 PM	#3
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,752	Re: Walker Radiator There was another thread about Walker’s demise that listed a few alternatives ..... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

01-26-2021, 08:19 AM	#4
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,906	Re: Walker Radiator I would put Brassworks on the top end of the list . . . and they're surely not a "second best" in the quality department. Also, they do a lot of custom work - from 100% stock style, to modifications for different engine combinations as well as core types. They're not a "cheap" radiator - they're a quality radiator . . . so you get what you pay for . . .

01-26-2021, 09:14 AM	#5
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: Walker Radiator Brassworks is a class act. Their product and service are both outstanding. I speak from experience !

01-26-2021, 05:47 PM	#6
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,778	Re: Walker Radiator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Another excellent choice is Custom Auto Radiator in New Jersey. They have supplied me with radiators for my Deuces. Compared to Walker {which I tried and did not like} the C.A.R. radiators are superior. There not cheap as they say you get what you pay for. Ronnieroadster __________________ I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead, Focus and Finish "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 First Ford flathead roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH reset the record in 2024 to 211.830 running to mile four. Top speed 2024 mile five 220.672 exit speed 221.587

01-27-2021, 07:17 AM	#10
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mid-Coast Maine Posts: 3,346	Re: Walker Radiator I've used Custom Auto Radiator and US Radiator a couple of years ago for my 40. Both companies make a quality product. http://usradiator.com/radiators?cat=12

01-27-2021, 01:27 PM	#12
29A Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: PEYTON CO Posts: 12	Re: Walker Radiator I also have had 2 different radiators from brassworks. One is in front of a merc flathead and it is well made and the engine runs very cool. They will custom make about anything you need.

01-28-2021, 10:57 AM	#13
wga Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 971	Re: Walker Radiator US Radiator: http://usradiator.com/ __________________ Henry Ford designed the flathead without the aid of a computer.

01-28-2021, 12:01 PM	#14
Mike34 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 142	Re: Walker Radiator Here in New England, I'm using L-A Radiator Works in Dexter/Auburn, Maine. https://laradiatorworks.net/ And I've been told that Maine Radiator does a great job too. https://maineradiator.com/restorations/ -Mike

01-28-2021, 01:05 PM	#15
Grease348 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 14	Re: Walker Radiator I have an old Walker radiator I need the outlets converted to run a flathead.does anyone know of a shop north of Houston that still does radiator work. The only shops I knew of are closed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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