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02-08-2021, 08:59 PM | #21 | |
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02-09-2021, 12:49 AM | #22 |
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I have a Bratton's heavy duty radiator. Bought about 3 years ago. Fit like a glove and almost runs too cold! Could not be happier!!
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02-09-2021, 05:11 AM | #23 |
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02-09-2021, 06:51 AM | #24 |
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A few years ago the bottom tank on my "A's" radiator started leaking. Nobody around here could fix it. Car was not over heating just needed a flush and resolder. I ordered a $350 new radiator from Snyder's. It works and fits Okay, but the top inlet on the tank does not line up correctly with the
water neck on the head. You get what you pay for I guess. Bob-A |
02-09-2021, 07:16 AM | #25 |
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I just bought an original used radiator for my 1930 car from a friend. Cost was $50. He tested it for flow and leaks and overall condition. So far I am happy with it although the temperature here has been in the 30's. It was a perfect fit in all respects. Shipping across the US was about $100. My friend did a fantastic job packaging it and there was no damage due to shipping.
I should add that the repo radiator that came with the car, source unknown, did not fit and had some other issues.
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02-09-2021, 03:13 PM | #26 |
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02-09-2021, 06:50 PM | #27 |
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Over the years I have bought 2 of the top notch ones from Snyders, and very happy with both of them. That "little too cool" statement comes to mind with me too. It's like buying an air-conditioning unit for a streetrod. Buy one too big. If it's too cold, you can always crack the window. If it won't keep up yourscrewed. Please do yourself t a favor and buy the good one.
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06-19-2021, 12:34 PM | #28 | |
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Sorry - Late to the party again. We should try to check these forums once in a while.
The 2 row core is used for the Model As because the Ford design is limited to 2 1/16" depth. Our 3 row would hit the fan due to the tube shape and layout which is designed to maximize coolant surface area and fin to tube contact. Additionally, we may overcool a conventional Model A engine with a 3 or 4 row radiator. All tubes shapes and tube layouts are not equal so we avoid using that terminology (1) Personally I despise being marketed to with empty words e.g. desert cooler, pictures of eskimos, the words "heavy duty" etc. and (2) selling people what they ask for is pointless if it causes a fan interference. Quote:
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06-19-2021, 01:05 PM | #29 |
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I put in a Brassworks radiator in my 31 coupe and am very happy with its fit and function.
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06-19-2021, 01:13 PM | #30 |
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Brassworks makes good radiators. I had one on my Model T and it never overheated.
For my Model A I bought a Bergs. The fit was good and the quality was good. It replaced the stock radiator that I bought for $50 mentioned in a previous post. The stock radiator boiled over at 70 mph on a 90 degree day. The Bergs radiator is not any thicker that the stock one so it does not interfere with the fan. I took it up a 5 mile long 8% grade on a 80 degree day with the pedal to the metal in high gear and the water at the goose neck was 180 degrees, even with a 160 degree thermostat (with 6 holes drilled in the flange). Be careful when buying radiators from off brands as they may not fit. The radiator that came with the car, brand unknown, was too thick and hit the fan nut causing a leak. It also interfered with the hand crank bearing so the previous owner broke off the casting. The top tube did not match up with the goose neck.
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06-19-2021, 03:06 PM | #31 |
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Bergs for me.
It's been 3 years, and I don't care if it parades in 100-degree temps or constant highway at 60mph for long distances the car stays cool. The fit was great. |
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