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dpson · 10-04-2017, 06:24 AM

I recently bought this radiator for my 30/31 Model A chassis. It fits just fine however when I went to install the 30 shell the attaching tabs are about a 1/2" too long. So what does this radiator fit? I looked at Model B radiators, but this doesn't have the two screw tabs on the bracket near the filler neck. Could it be for AA trucks?

SeaSlugs · 10-04-2017, 07:41 AM

if the shell fits around it id say an 30/31 aa truck - radiators were thicker.

Bob C · 10-04-2017, 11:25 AM

If it has four rows of tubes it is an AA radiator.

Bob

Jwilli · 10-04-2017, 01:14 PM

Have you considered cutting the tabs and drilling new holes?

dpson · 10-04-2017, 02:19 PM

I bought this radiator recently from someone here on the forum, it was sold as holding water, however when I installed it leaked in several spots the worst being the bottom of the upper tank. So instead of paying $45 to send it back, the seller suggested that I scrap it and recoup some of my money that way. In that it isn't a Model A passenger car radiator I really don't want to put any more money into it or cob it up to fit. However before taking it to the scrap yard I wanted to check to make sure it isn't something rare or unusual. I'd still like to know definitively what it fits. I know the later AA trucks used a different radiator shell than the cars, but wasn't sure if they were wider too. It doesn't appear to be a 4 row radiator. If anyone has interest in it let me know.

Bob C · 10-04-2017, 05:05 PM

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If you look at the second picture you can see there are already holes to move the
bracket forward.

Bob

Tom Wesenberg · 10-04-2017, 09:48 PM

Don't scrap it. I'd fix it or have it recored. New ones are just too expensive.

If you don't want it, I'm sure someone else would, even if you have to give it away, that's better than scrapping it. At least save the frame and tanks if you scrap the core.

flatford39 · 10-05-2017, 04:27 PM

I would have the radiator fixed and relocate the shell brackets. Don't scrap it. Do the fins have the original little dimple on them?? Brassworks and others want $700.00 to $900.00 for new radiators. My radiator shop (I know I am really lucky to have one) will do a recore for $500.00. Please do not throw that thing away with out at least saving the tanks and sides.

10-04-2017, 06:24 AM	#1
dpson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Montpelier, VT Posts: 223	Radiator Question - Fits What I recently bought this radiator for my 30/31 Model A chassis. It fits just fine however when I went to install the 30 shell the attaching tabs are about a 1/2" too long. So what does this radiator fit? I looked at Model B radiators, but this doesn't have the two screw tabs on the bracket near the filler neck. Could it be for AA trucks?

10-04-2017, 07:41 AM	#2
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Radiator Question - Fits What if the shell fits around it id say an 30/31 aa truck - radiators were thicker. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

10-04-2017, 11:25 AM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,754	Re: Radiator Question - Fits What If it has four rows of tubes it is an AA radiator. Bob

10-04-2017, 01:14 PM	#4
Jwilli Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Kennesaw, Ga Posts: 511	Re: Radiator Question - Fits What Have you considered cutting the tabs and drilling new holes?

10-04-2017, 02:19 PM	#5
dpson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Montpelier, VT Posts: 223	Re: Radiator Question - Fits What I bought this radiator recently from someone here on the forum, it was sold as holding water, however when I installed it leaked in several spots the worst being the bottom of the upper tank. So instead of paying $45 to send it back, the seller suggested that I scrap it and recoup some of my money that way. In that it isn't a Model A passenger car radiator I really don't want to put any more money into it or cob it up to fit. However before taking it to the scrap yard I wanted to check to make sure it isn't something rare or unusual. I'd still like to know definitively what it fits. I know the later AA trucks used a different radiator shell than the cars, but wasn't sure if they were wider too. It doesn't appear to be a 4 row radiator. If anyone has interest in it let me know.

10-04-2017, 05:05 PM	#6
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,754	Re: Radiator Question - Fits What Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you look at the second picture you can see there are already holes to move the bracket forward. Bob

10-04-2017, 09:48 PM	#7
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Radiator Question - Fits What Don't scrap it. I'd fix it or have it recored. New ones are just too expensive. If you don't want it, I'm sure someone else would, even if you have to give it away, that's better than scrapping it. At least save the frame and tanks if you scrap the core.

10-05-2017, 04:27 PM	#8
flatford39 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NE Illinois Posts: 499	Re: Radiator Question - Fits What I would have the radiator fixed and relocate the shell brackets. Don't scrap it. Do the fins have the original little dimple on them?? Brassworks and others want $700.00 to $900.00 for new radiators. My radiator shop (I know I am really lucky to have one) will do a recore for $500.00. Please do not throw that thing away with out at least saving the tanks and sides.