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modela4shane · 03-05-2018, 03:06 PM

Any one have any experience with Snyders heavy duty radiator #A8005-AHD or Brattons heavy duty #11590. I think they are both made by Independent Radiator out of Illinois. I wanted to know if they are decent and your experience with either or should i steer clear and buy a Brass works. Thanks in advance.

Mike V. Florida · 03-05-2018, 03:07 PM

Never heard a complaint. As for me I went and bought a Bergs core.

harleynut · 03-05-2018, 03:28 PM

I got a Snyder's heavy duty and I'm well pleased with it

Dick M · 03-05-2018, 03:48 PM

Another radiator to consider is the 4 rows of tubes model from Bert's in Colorado. It is mandatory to run a thermostat with this radiator or your engine will not warm up. I have one in my coupe and it has always run at operating temp since installation. Love it.

Synchro909 · 03-05-2018, 03:57 PM

I bought a Brassworks heavy duty pressurised radiator a while ago and it is inadequate in some circumstances, FWIW.

JBill · 03-05-2018, 05:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by harleynut

I got a Snyder's heavy duty and I'm well pleased with it

That's what I've got too. Never had a problem.

Tom Wesenberg · 03-05-2018, 08:02 PM

I also bought a BERG'S core, and will use my tanks and frame if I ever need it.

A customer bought a Brassworks, and the bracket wasn't right, so I had to weld extensions to the 2 radiator rods to make them fit. This was 15 years ago.

CarlG · 03-05-2018, 08:05 PM

I bought the Bergs Radiator and am very happy with it, both fit and function.

midgetracer · 03-05-2018, 08:12 PM

I have two of Snyders best radiators and have nothing but good things to say about them. I have not tried one from Brattons. I have one from Brassworks and it is great, but I had fitment problems and Brassworks was anything but helpful.

kenparker · 03-05-2018, 11:05 PM

I have one of the Snyders heavy duty radiators. It solved my ooverheating problem and am overwhelmyly happy with it. Two of my model a buddies also have Snyders HD radiator and or happy also.

CountrySquire55 · 03-06-2018, 07:29 AM

I just installed a new HD radiator from Bratton's (#11620 for my 31 Slant Town Sedan) and have no complaints. It fits perfectly. I also installed at the same time a Vintage Precision thermostat housing with a 160 degree thermostat and it works great. Very happy with my new parts and the engine operates perfectly.

john in illinois · 03-06-2018, 01:37 PM

I have a Berts 4 row tube radiator in my Tudor and have never had overheating. It is made with original tanks and sides so it always fits.

John

03-05-2018, 03:07 PM	#2
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Snyders Brattons Radiators Never heard a complaint. As for me I went and bought a Bergs core. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

03-05-2018, 03:28 PM	#3
harleynut Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 279	Re: Snyders Brattons Radiators I got a Snyder's heavy duty and I'm well pleased with it

03-05-2018, 03:48 PM	#4
Dick M Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ukiah, CA Posts: 477	Re: Snyders Brattons Radiators Another radiator to consider is the 4 rows of tubes model from Bert's in Colorado. It is mandatory to run a thermostat with this radiator or your engine will not warm up. I have one in my coupe and it has always run at operating temp since installation. Love it.

03-05-2018, 03:57 PM	#5
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,488	Re: Snyders Brattons Radiators I bought a Brassworks heavy duty pressurised radiator a while ago and it is inadequate in some circumstances, FWIW. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

03-05-2018, 08:02 PM	#7
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Snyders Brattons Radiators I also bought a BERG'S core, and will use my tanks and frame if I ever need it. A customer bought a Brassworks, and the bracket wasn't right, so I had to weld extensions to the 2 radiator rods to make them fit. This was 15 years ago.

03-05-2018, 03:06 PM	#1
modela4shane Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 165	Snyders Brattons Radiators Any one have any experience with Snyders heavy duty radiator #A8005-AHD or Brattons heavy duty #11590. I think they are both made by Independent Radiator out of Illinois. I wanted to know if they are decent and your experience with either or should i steer clear and buy a Brass works. Thanks in advance.

03-05-2018, 08:05 PM	#8
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Snyders Brattons Radiators I bought the Bergs Radiator and am very happy with it, both fit and function. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

03-05-2018, 08:12 PM	#9
midgetracer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 1,189	Re: Snyders Brattons Radiators I have two of Snyders best radiators and have nothing but good things to say about them. I have not tried one from Brattons. I have one from Brassworks and it is great, but I had fitment problems and Brassworks was anything but helpful.

03-05-2018, 11:05 PM	#10
kenparker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Van, Texas Posts: 1,122	Re: Snyders Brattons Radiators I have one of the Snyders heavy duty radiators. It solved my ooverheating problem and am overwhelmyly happy with it. Two of my model a buddies also have Snyders HD radiator and or happy also.

03-06-2018, 07:29 AM	#11
CountrySquire55 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Maryland Posts: 96	Re: Snyders Brattons Radiators I just installed a new HD radiator from Bratton's (#11620 for my 31 Slant Town Sedan) and have no complaints. It fits perfectly. I also installed at the same time a Vintage Precision thermostat housing with a 160 degree thermostat and it works great. Very happy with my new parts and the engine operates perfectly.

03-06-2018, 01:37 PM	#12
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,183	Re: Snyders Brattons Radiators I have a Berts 4 row tube radiator in my Tudor and have never had overheating. It is made with original tanks and sides so it always fits. John

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