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Billybob57 · 09-19-2021, 07:57 PM

I have a 1930 Tudor and the Radiator isn't repairable. I'm just rebuilding the car for a fun ride for the grandkids, not a show car. Where is a good place to buy a reliable, inexpensive one?

700rpm · 09-19-2021, 08:20 PM

No such critter exists. Just buy Berg’s.

MickyD · 09-19-2021, 09:23 PM

Unfortunatelt almost any radiator will cost close to $600 or more.

51504bat · 09-19-2021, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 700rpm

No such critter exists. Just buy Berg’s.

Or the Brassworks

700rpm · 09-19-2021, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 51504bat

Or the Brassworks

Yes. I have a Brassworks in my coupe. It fit perfectly and works beautifully.

goodcar · 09-19-2021, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 700rpm

No such critter exists. Just buy Berg’s.

Ditto

aermotor · 09-20-2021, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Billybob57

I have a 1930 Tudor and the Radiator isn't repairable. I'm just rebuilding the car for a fun ride for the grandkids, not a show car. Where is a good place to buy a reliable, inexpensive one?

Snyders - $590 regular $675 HD made in Chicago. Best for the money I know of.

John

nkaminar · 09-20-2021, 06:45 AM

I bought a used radiator from a friend for $50. It worked well for in town but overheated when pushed on hot days. I sold it for $100 and bought a Bergs.

Bottom line: You may be able to buy a used one that will suit your needs.

Bob Bidonde · 09-20-2021, 09:09 AM

Investigate having your existing radiator re-cored by a local shop.

whirnot · 09-20-2021, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

Investigate having your existing radiator re-cored by a local shop.

I had one recored. Cost close to the cost of new.

eagle · 09-20-2021, 10:20 PM

You can buy an aluminum radiator off of ebay for around $250. Some report good fitment, some not so much so I'd pay attention to the feedback from the different sellers.

09-19-2021, 07:57 PM	#1
Billybob57 Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Michigan Posts: 66	New Radiator I have a 1930 Tudor and the Radiator isn't repairable. I'm just rebuilding the car for a fun ride for the grandkids, not a show car. Where is a good place to buy a reliable, inexpensive one?

09-19-2021, 08:20 PM	#2
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,902	Re: New Radiator No such critter exists. Just buy Berg’s. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

09-19-2021, 09:23 PM	#3
MickyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Welcome NC Posts: 207	Re: New Radiator Unfortunatelt almost any radiator will cost close to $600 or more.

09-20-2021, 06:45 AM	#8
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,898	Re: New Radiator I bought a used radiator from a friend for $50. It worked well for in town but overheated when pushed on hot days. I sold it for $100 and bought a Bergs. Bottom line: You may be able to buy a used one that will suit your needs. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

09-20-2021, 09:09 AM	#9
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,463	Re: New Radiator Investigate having your existing radiator re-cored by a local shop. __________________ Bob Bidonde

09-20-2021, 10:20 PM	#11
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: New Radiator You can buy an aluminum radiator off of ebay for around $250. Some report good fitment, some not so much so I'd pay attention to the feedback from the different sellers. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."