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19ED30 · 03-12-2021, 07:38 PM

Does anyone know if a 30-31 & 32 B (4 cyl) radiator core /tank and brackets
( shell mounting down the sides) are the same between the three years, I know the radiator have different bracket for the support rods ,32 narrower & has tab /bracket for hood hinge, 30-31 wider for support rods.

deuce lover · 03-13-2021, 01:07 AM

32 top tank is slightly Ve'd in the front.30-31 are flat.

cas3 · 03-13-2021, 01:59 AM

I have both types here to look at, what are you trying to do?

Charlie Stephens · 03-13-2021, 02:03 AM

The filler neck is slightly farther forward on the '32. The brackets to attach the hood hinge are different from the Model A.

Charlie Stephens

19ED30 · 03-13-2021, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cas3

I have both types here to look at, what are you trying to do?

I have a New 15 yrs old brass works 31 , was wanting to get my 32 running , I do not have a Shell ( Would Like to find a Nice Original Not show ) & I have a 32 hood /rod support bracket . I was wanting to know if the shell ,grill ( when I find one ) would bolt up to 31 rad maybe relocate cap on tank to line up with shell if required. I know having a 32 is "pricey" and a privilege . I just think havering $3000,00 in a decent radator ,shell & grill is ??!! Just looking to have a nice driver 32 , can not compete with the Cali $$ for parts . I have sold original 32 parts fair prices less then half Febay prices to older gentlemen to help other get the cars on the road ,

TJ · 03-13-2021, 11:05 AM

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Many many years ago I had a 30 Model A coupe with a '32 commercial shell on it. it fit fine, but I don't know if the if there is a difference between the radiator on a '32 commercial and a passenger car.

Karl Wescott · 03-13-2021, 02:31 PM

The mounting brackets to the frame are slightly lower than 1932, the A radiator will sit about 1/2" too high on the 32 frame. Also as noted the fill neck and hinge mount. Otherwise you should be good to go.

DavidG · 03-13-2021, 02:42 PM

Tom,

The '32 radiators, four and V8, were the same for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

TJ · 03-13-2021, 07:49 PM

Dave thanks for that info.

paul2748 · 03-13-2021, 08:28 PM

On the street rod my son and I built we had a 32 shell on a model A radiator. It fit ok, don't remember , if anything, we had to do to make it fit. Not much though. But we had the cap on the inside not coming through the shell.

19ED30 · 03-14-2021, 04:32 AM

Thank you to all that replied to post.
I did have a original pass 32 rad ,shell & insert , trusted a person , parts are now missing.
It any one has a Original passenger shell & Inset send a Private message,
Looking for , on a scale 1-10 like 6-8
Thank you

03-12-2021, 07:38 PM	#1
19ED30 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South of the Mason Dixon line Posts: 296	32 vs 30-31 radiator different Does anyone know if a 30-31 & 32 B (4 cyl) radiator core /tank and brackets ( shell mounting down the sides) are the same between the three years, I know the radiator have different bracket for the support rods ,32 narrower & has tab /bracket for hood hinge, 30-31 wider for support rods.

03-13-2021, 01:07 AM	#2
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,300	Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different 32 top tank is slightly Ve'd in the front.30-31 are flat.

03-13-2021, 01:59 AM	#3
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,566	Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different I have both types here to look at, what are you trying to do?

03-13-2021, 02:03 AM	#4
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,030	Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different The filler neck is slightly farther forward on the '32. The brackets to attach the hood hinge are different from the Model A. Charlie Stephens

03-13-2021, 11:05 AM	#6
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,023	Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Many many years ago I had a 30 Model A coupe with a '32 commercial shell on it. it fit fine, but I don't know if the if there is a difference between the radiator on a '32 commercial and a passenger car.

03-13-2021, 02:31 PM	#7
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,281	Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different The mounting brackets to the frame are slightly lower than 1932, the A radiator will sit about 1/2" too high on the 32 frame. Also as noted the fill neck and hinge mount. Otherwise you should be good to go.

03-13-2021, 02:42 PM	#8
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,090	Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different Tom, The '32 radiators, four and V8, were the same for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

03-13-2021, 07:49 PM	#9
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,023	Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different Dave thanks for that info.

03-13-2021, 08:28 PM	#10
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,978	Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different On the street rod my son and I built we had a 32 shell on a model A radiator. It fit ok, don't remember , if anything, we had to do to make it fit. Not much though. But we had the cap on the inside not coming through the shell. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

03-14-2021, 04:32 AM	#11
19ED30 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South of the Mason Dixon line Posts: 296	Re: 32 vs 30-31 radiator different Thank you to all that replied to post. I did have a original pass 32 rad ,shell & insert , trusted a person , parts are now missing. It any one has a Original passenger shell & Inset send a Private message, Looking for , on a scale 1-10 like 6-8 Thank you

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