1940 ford radiator from Eckler antique ford parts

[vetpenny]

I have located what appears to be a duplicate of a 1940 ford pickup radiator. I have called Eckler antique ford parts and they confirmed that they have this radiator and it would take 10 weeks to three months to deliver and would cost $850 plus shipping. Apparently Eckler is a spin off from Drake's and started producing this radiator in the 2015-present time frame. Before I proceed to purchase the radiator, I would welcome any comments that anyone may have regarding the quality, performance etc of this radiator. Thanks for your help.

[51504bat]

Originally Posted by vetpenny

I have located what appears to be a duplicate of a 1940 ford pickup radiator. I have called Eckler antique ford parts and they confirmed that they have this radiator and it would take 10 weeks to three months to deliver and would cost $850 plus shipping. Apparently Eckler is a spin off from Drake's and started producing this radiator in the 2015-present time frame. Before I proceed to purchase the radiator, I would welcome any comments that anyone may have regarding the quality, performance etc of this radiator. Thanks for your help.

Check with Brassworks. A bit more money and about the same lead time - maybe more or maybe less. BUT, you won't have to ask about the quality or performance. JMO
https://thebrassworks.net/collection...d-restorations

[kirkf]

I ordered mine from Bob Drake just before Christmas and it shipped in 2-3 days, so I'm surprised they are giving you such a long lead time. Maybe I got the last one.

I've noticed that 1940 parts are rapidly disappearing and most are marked discontinued.

I think we are running off old stock that was made 10 - 20 years ago on a lot of these items, and now that they are gone, there is no market justification to replace them.

As for the radiator itself, it looks like a well built unit, but i haven't installed or tested it.
I noticed that for my pickup the mounting holes from the radiator to the frame are 1/2" too narrow (and my frame is straight) but that may be because my truck is Canadian.


Kirk


Kirk

[paul2748]

I don't know about the spinoff from Drakes, but Eckler's is the Chevy parts people who bought out the Ford parts stores in New York. They have a not so good rep.


Drakes, Carpenter and Brass Works would seem to be the logical places to go to. Also C & G, Third Gen Auto, Green Sales, Early Ford V8 Sales, Sacramento Vintage Ford and Gotham Auto parts are additional sources.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by vetpenny

I have located what appears to be a duplicate of a 1940 ford pickup radiator. I have called Eckler antique ford parts and they confirmed that they have this radiator and it would take 10 weeks to three months to deliver and would cost $850 plus shipping. Apparently Eckler is a spin off from Drake's and started producing this radiator in the 2015-present time frame. Before I proceed to purchase the radiator, I would welcome any comments that anyone may have regarding the quality, performance etc of this radiator. Thanks for your help.

I'd stay far away from Eckler's if at all possible. If Drake has any radiators remaining, well, they are decent quality.

[deuce_roadster]

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I have a Drake radiator in my 40 V8 coupe and it fit and works fine. The plastic drain valve is the only thing I wish was different. The drain works fine so I didn't investigate changing it.

[Charlie ny]

Ditto what Kube said
Charlie ny

[Newc]

The sell off of Ford reproduction parts continues with no new production replacements Started a few yrs ago. now it is molded running boards. Still '40 dlx hood mechanisms, ect. Newc