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Old 02-18-2021, 05:38 PM   #1
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Is the radiator normally used in an AA wider front to back than a standard Model A radiator??
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Old 02-18-2021, 06:53 PM   #2
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Yes and no. In April 1930 they went to a wider 4 row of tube radiator.
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Old 02-18-2021, 06:58 PM   #3
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So, would the radiator on a 1931 measure wider than a standard A.
I have a radiator shield that measures about 4" on a top measurement. The other standard A's in the shop measure 3 1/4" on a top measurement front to back.
The radiator shield around the AA radiator has a big 1" gap in front of the radiator, making me think it is a car radiator.
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Old 02-18-2021, 09:32 PM   #4
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This is a AA radiator shell that takes the thicker radiator, notice no widows peak.
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Old 02-18-2021, 09:57 PM   #5
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Thats what I have on the truck in my shop. I noticed it when we reinstalled the radiator and shell today
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Old 02-19-2021, 01:18 PM   #6
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The four core radiators are exactly the same width as the three core.
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Hight and width are the same. Thickness is a different story.
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Old 02-19-2021, 11:41 PM   #8
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I own a 31 AA and the radiator is thicker, thus the reason for the wider shell.
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I own a 31 AA and the radiator is thicker, thus the reason for the wider shell.
When you say that the shell is wider, what dimension are you talking about? Fore/Aft or side/side?
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My shell measures slightly over 4". Other A cars in the shop measure 3 1/4" FRONT TO BACK
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