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37 Coupe · 01-09-2025, 08:55 AM

Has anyone used the US Radiator company for a new radiator for a 1932 Ford Model B? I used a '55 TBird radiator from them a couple years ago and it was perfect reproduction. They offer two original core choices which confuse me both are copper / brass. I do not want to use an aluminum one or recore or repair my original if it is even that. Any other good sources? Thank You.

Lincolnville · 01-09-2025, 09:26 AM

I've used Revcore radiator out of Woodstock, IL for my model B & V8 radiators.

Link:
https://revcoreradiator.com/

51504bat · 01-09-2025, 09:30 AM

You can't go wrong with Brassworks, IMO. Not cheap and there is a wait time but you won't be disappointed. Again, IMO. I have a Brassworks radiator in my '39 p/u with an 8ba. Lee at Brassworks worked with me to insure the 4 row would fit. I picked it up in person went I went to TROG at Pismo Beach and got a tour of his facility. Very impressive.
The Brassworks; handcrafted radiators made in the USA

37 Coupe · 01-09-2025, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 51504bat

You can't go wrong with Brassworks, IMO. Not cheap and there is a wait time but you won't be disappointed. Again, IMO. I have a Brassworks radiator in my '39 p/u with an 8ba. Lee at Brassworks worked with me to insure the 4 row would fit. I picked it up in person went I went to TROG at Pismo Beach and got a tour of his facility. Very impressive.
The Brassworks; handcrafted radiators made in the USA

Okay this helps I was also interested in learning about Brassworks over US Radiator and Walker is now Johnson radiator. Mine need not be original concours as far as the way the fins look,I just want it to cool and allow grill shell to fit.

Charlie Stephens · 01-09-2025, 06:52 PM

Be sure to shop the NOS/gently used ones with a wanted ad. I have one but it already has a home.

Charlie Stephens

cas3 · 01-09-2025, 11:11 PM

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I 2nd Brassworks...not cheap, but a perfect product. Located in LA, hope all is well for them

37 Coupe · 01-10-2025, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cas3

I 2nd Brassworks...not cheap, but a perfect product. Located in LA, hope all is well for them

I called them yesterday and placed an order,let me know it would take 6-8 weeks to deliver. Not cheap but $300-$400 cheaper than US Radiator and they also take that long so mayby they just make through Brassworks.

51504bat · 01-10-2025, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cas3

I 2nd Brassworks...not cheap, but a perfect product. Located in LA, hope all is well for them

Minor detail. Brassworks is in Paso Robles in central CA. Several hundred miles north of LA.

cas3 · 01-10-2025, 04:16 PM

Thanks for the correction. Fires still rage, so sad for the residents

Krylon32 · 01-10-2025, 05:33 PM

Brass Works. They can make you a near perfect original 32 radiator. I have used several.

01-09-2025, 08:55 AM	#1
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,024	Shopping for a new Model B radiator. Has anyone used the US Radiator company for a new radiator for a 1932 Ford Model B? I used a '55 TBird radiator from them a couple years ago and it was perfect reproduction. They offer two original core choices which confuse me both are copper / brass. I do not want to use an aluminum one or recore or repair my original if it is even that. Any other good sources? Thank You. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

01-09-2025, 09:26 AM	#2
Lincolnville Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 158	Re: Shopping for a new Model B radiator. I've used Revcore radiator out of Woodstock, IL for my model B & V8 radiators. Link: https://revcoreradiator.com/

01-09-2025, 09:30 AM	#3
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,558	Re: Shopping for a new Model B radiator. You can't go wrong with Brassworks, IMO. Not cheap and there is a wait time but you won't be disappointed. Again, IMO. I have a Brassworks radiator in my '39 p/u with an 8ba. Lee at Brassworks worked with me to insure the 4 row would fit. I picked it up in person went I went to TROG at Pismo Beach and got a tour of his facility. Very impressive. The Brassworks; handcrafted radiators made in the USA __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

01-09-2025, 06:52 PM	#5
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,320	Re: Shopping for a new Model B radiator. Be sure to shop the NOS/gently used ones with a wanted ad. I have one but it already has a home. Charlie Stephens

01-09-2025, 11:11 PM	#6
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beverly Kansas Posts: 5,557	Re: Shopping for a new Model B radiator. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I 2nd Brassworks...not cheap, but a perfect product. Located in LA, hope all is well for them

01-10-2025, 04:16 PM	#9
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beverly Kansas Posts: 5,557	Re: Shopping for a new Model B radiator. Thanks for the correction. Fires still rage, so sad for the residents

01-10-2025, 05:33 PM	#10
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,313	Re: Shopping for a new Model B radiator. Brass Works. They can make you a near perfect original 32 radiator. I have used several.