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34pickup · 06-20-2010, 01:29 PM

Where can I get a radiator for my 34 truck that is made like the original with the filler in the top so I can use my original radiator cap?All the ones I find are street rod radiators with no top filler and made for a Chevy engine.

Paul/Seattle · 06-20-2010, 03:47 PM

There is a place in Arizona called Cool Kraft that makes radiators for most old fords. I got one for my 49 a four core for less than my local radiator shop wanted for a re-core.

39portlander · 06-20-2010, 03:50 PM

check w/ brassworks they may have one or have the pattern to fab you one. Sit down when you get the price. There not cheap but you pay for what you get

toddle321 · 06-20-2010, 05:43 PM

I second brassworks. Expensive, but fit like a glove and solved my overheating problems in city traffic. I run one in the Cabriolet and just bought one for the Woodie

39portlander · 06-20-2010, 05:51 PM

Toddle, a cabriolet and a Woddie, lucky Dog!! Hopen to have my 39 1/2 ton on the road next june.

34pickup · 06-20-2010, 08:56 PM

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Thanks, I have tried both of those places. Cool Craft doesn't make one for mine and I really can't afford Brassworks. I appreciate the leads though.

Russ/40 · 06-20-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by toddle321

I second brassworks. Expensive, but fit like a glove and solved my overheating problems in city traffic. I run one in the Cabriolet and just bought one for the Woodie

If you own a Cabriolet and a Woodie, and still think the Brassworks is expensive, it must REALLY be EXPENSIVE!

FlatheadTed · 06-20-2010, 11:57 PM

just keep a eye out on E Bay for a car one ,then then rebuild it .

HOTRODPRIMER · 06-21-2010, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 34pickup

Where can I get a radiator for my 34 truck that is made like the original with the filler in the top so I can use my original radiator cap?All the ones I find are street rod radiators with no top filler and made for a Chevy engine.

If you have the old radiator you can take it to a radiator shop that has been around for a good many year and they can re-core the original radiator for you. HRP

34pickup · 06-21-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by HOTRODPRIMER

If you have the old radiator you can take it to a radiator shop that has been around for a good many year and they can re-core the original radiator for you. HRP

Thanks, but I don't need it re-cored really.All of the side and bottom mounting metal is rotted away and thats why I need to replace it.I could re-core it if I could find a way to mount it.If I can't find a new one I may just try to find an original or try to make some hardware for this one.I just thought finding a new original style radiator would be a piece of cake but looks like not for a 34 unless you want a street rodded radiator.

Byron Warwick · 06-22-2010, 10:07 AM

Back in the sixties, my pickup ending up being stopped by an electrical pole. I could not find a 1934 radiator but a local shop found a 1935 Rad. Dont know if it was a car or truck, but it fit quite well, and I am still using it. Probably not a concours, but it works for me. Byron.

fordcragar · 06-22-2010, 11:08 AM

Save up and buy a Brassworks radiator, they make nice stuff.

Karl Wescott · 06-22-2010, 03:13 PM

A couple thoughts...

First, it is fairly easy to mount the radiator cap to the grille and use it as a dummy with a street rod style radiator. If you are not running a flathead (or 4) there should be little advantage in considering an original radiator cap.

Second, when looking for a replacement the passenger and light pickup used the same radiator, I dont know about the 1-1/2 ton... (someone with knowledge step right on in).

Third it sounds like what you really need is a parts radiator... good support with junk tanks and core. Then the trip to the friendly radiator repair shop.

Good Luck

FRANK PKNY · 06-22-2010, 03:56 PM

Try Walker radiator in Tenn. They are great people and fair priced.

jimTN · 06-22-2010, 04:01 PM

Try Vol Radiator in Knoxville TN, very good service 865 522 0975 and reasonable prices for both rad. work and cleaning gas tanks.

FlatheadTed · 06-22-2010, 04:44 PM

Here are some side bracket I made up I made a die to stamp out the shape ,its not perfect, but for a truck its not seen .I might be tempted to make one for someone ,The bottom support is only a strip of 1/8

Brian · 06-22-2010, 10:36 PM

Ted, those look great! you're a clever kiwi aren't you? I'm not being a smartarse- those look good! Good on ya mate! Wish I hadda known a while back... Brian

FlatheadTed · 06-23-2010, 03:50 PM

Yeah Brian ,How are you .You would be better at this stuff than me ,I still remember all the help I got from you when building my coup .What cars are you working on I didn't think you had any 34s ? ?I have lots more ideas ,that I will put through my dealers in the USA I guess ! ,.

The Brassworks · 06-24-2010, 11:35 AM

Walker 33-34 Ford Truck is listed at 761 or 877
Brassworks radiators cost 670 or 790.

toddle321 · 06-24-2010, 07:47 PM

When I was looking for my cars, Brassworks was a little higher, but also did things that competitors didn't. For instance, they put in the indentation for the fan in the bottom of the top tank on a '36. I didn't mean to imply that they were out of line expensive, and I believe that you get what you pay for. I was comparing to prices for Walkers that I had seen at shows and on ebay when I made that comment.

06-20-2010, 01:29 PM	#1
34pickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntsville Al Posts: 1,527	Where to buy a radiator? Where can I get a radiator for my 34 truck that is made like the original with the filler in the top so I can use my original radiator cap?All the ones I find are street rod radiators with no top filler and made for a Chevy engine.

06-20-2010, 03:47 PM	#2
Paul/Seattle Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 20	Re: Where to buy a radiator? There is a place in Arizona called Cool Kraft that makes radiators for most old fords. I got one for my 49 a four core for less than my local radiator shop wanted for a re-core.

06-20-2010, 03:50 PM	#3
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: Where to buy a radiator? check w/ brassworks they may have one or have the pattern to fab you one. Sit down when you get the price. There not cheap but you pay for what you get

06-20-2010, 05:43 PM	#4
toddle321 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 152	Re: Where to buy a radiator? I second brassworks. Expensive, but fit like a glove and solved my overheating problems in city traffic. I run one in the Cabriolet and just bought one for the Woodie

06-20-2010, 05:51 PM	#5
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: Where to buy a radiator? Toddle, a cabriolet and a Woddie, lucky Dog!! Hopen to have my 39 1/2 ton on the road next june.

06-20-2010, 08:56 PM	#6
34pickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntsville Al Posts: 1,527	Re: Where to buy a radiator? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks, I have tried both of those places. Cool Craft doesn't make one for mine and I really can't afford Brassworks. I appreciate the leads though.

06-20-2010, 11:57 PM	#8
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,709	Re: Where to buy a radiator? just keep a eye out on E Bay for a car one ,then then rebuild it . __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

06-22-2010, 10:07 AM	#11
Byron Warwick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Corunna, Ontario, Canada Posts: 309	Re: Where to buy a radiator? Back in the sixties, my pickup ending up being stopped by an electrical pole. I could not find a 1934 radiator but a local shop found a 1935 Rad. Dont know if it was a car or truck, but it fit quite well, and I am still using it. Probably not a concours, but it works for me. Byron. __________________ IT'S NOT YOUR AGE, IT'S YOUR ATTITUDE !

06-22-2010, 11:08 AM	#12
fordcragar Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 479	Re: Where to buy a radiator? Save up and buy a Brassworks radiator, they make nice stuff.

06-22-2010, 03:13 PM	#13
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,300	Re: Where to buy a radiator? A couple thoughts... First, it is fairly easy to mount the radiator cap to the grille and use it as a dummy with a street rod style radiator. If you are not running a flathead (or 4) there should be little advantage in considering an original radiator cap. Second, when looking for a replacement the passenger and light pickup used the same radiator, I dont know about the 1-1/2 ton... (someone with knowledge step right on in). Third it sounds like what you really need is a parts radiator... good support with junk tanks and core. Then the trip to the friendly radiator repair shop. Good Luck

06-22-2010, 03:56 PM	#14
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Re: Where to buy a radiator? Try Walker radiator in Tenn. They are great people and fair priced. __________________ [email protected]

06-22-2010, 04:01 PM	#15
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,514	Re: Where to buy a radiator? Try Vol Radiator in Knoxville TN, very good service 865 522 0975 and reasonable prices for both rad. work and cleaning gas tanks.

06-22-2010, 10:36 PM	#17
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,852	Re: Where to buy a radiator? Ted, those look great! you're a clever kiwi aren't you? I'm not being a smartarse- those look good! Good on ya mate! Wish I hadda known a while back... Brian

06-23-2010, 03:50 PM	#18
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,709	Re: Where to buy a radiator? Yeah Brian ,How are you .You would be better at this stuff than me ,I still remember all the help I got from you when building my coup .What cars are you working on I didn't think you had any 34s ? ?I have lots more ideas ,that I will put through my dealers in the USA I guess ! ,. __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

06-24-2010, 11:35 AM	#19
The Brassworks Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paso Robles, People's Republic of CA Posts: 82	Re: Where to buy a radiator? Walker 33-34 Ford Truck is listed at 761 or 877 Brassworks radiators cost 670 or 790.

06-24-2010, 07:47 PM	#20
toddle321 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 152	Re: Where to buy a radiator? When I was looking for my cars, Brassworks was a little higher, but also did things that competitors didn't. For instance, they put in the indentation for the fan in the bottom of the top tank on a '36. I didn't mean to imply that they were out of line expensive, and I believe that you get what you pay for. I was comparing to prices for Walkers that I had seen at shows and on ebay when I made that comment.