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gnormoyle · 08-06-2014, 02:40 PM

We drove over to the Brassworks factory in Paso Robles on Monday to pick up a new radiator for my 29 open cab PU. Got it installed and just came back from a test run. It is a typical Fresno summer day, 85F. The highest water temp for the Ford was 150F (according to the temp gauge). Before, with the old radiator, the temp would run 190-200F and I could not sustain a 10 minute run at 45mph without the temp going over 212F.

We took the old grill shell over to be sure of a fit, but I got the whole thing installed without any significant fit issues. They also do the overflow tube according to the Ford Service Bulletin, so no more roofing nail in the tube. In addition, they also have the hood rest on the side of the radiator like the originals.

I bought the higher efficiency radiator as opposed to the exact replica, it was less expensive($595) and I couldn't be happier with the cooling capability. This radiator runs at least 40 degrees cooler than with the old one.

inex01 · 08-06-2014, 02:46 PM

I also installed a Brassworks in my 31 Sedan a couple of years ago and around here here 80s to mid 90s are the norm during the summer, the car has a 160 thermostat and has never overheated, before I installed the radiator she was constantly running hot.

Roadster62 · 08-06-2014, 04:18 PM

Did you just get lucky or did they have your original to determine were the lower hose outlet goes. They told us there are SEVEN different factory options, after the first didn't line up. Bob

neds29 · 08-06-2014, 05:37 PM

I bought a Brassworks pressurized radiator last year for my '29 CCPU. The top hose didn't align with the motor. After some analysis I realized that the motor fitting was for a '30-'31, so I swapped it out for the proper one and the fit was perfect! I'm very pleased with the radiator, it's well made and fits and works great. Ned

crock · 08-06-2014, 06:50 PM

I purchased a brass works radiator for my 28 coupe. After a run it shows 185
with a heat gun about 1/3 down the rad.

19ED30 · 08-06-2014, 10:07 PM

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I have one on order, @ first I was going to get a Berg's Radiator,but he doe's not do a 30-31 AV8 radiator . So after search's between BrassWorks & Walker Radiator (both have good & bad Feed back ,walker seem to have a little more bad feed back .I desited to go with BrassWorks (3,000 miles away ) walker 600 ) because I wanted to use my Original 30 shell
& I asked for all the Original clip & other detail . I also went with the extra core.
A 6 week wait ,I hope it's well worth the wait & $$$

08-06-2014, 02:40 PM	#1
gnormoyle Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: FResno Posts: 12	Brassworks Radiator We drove over to the Brassworks factory in Paso Robles on Monday to pick up a new radiator for my 29 open cab PU. Got it installed and just came back from a test run. It is a typical Fresno summer day, 85F. The highest water temp for the Ford was 150F (according to the temp gauge). Before, with the old radiator, the temp would run 190-200F and I could not sustain a 10 minute run at 45mph without the temp going over 212F. We took the old grill shell over to be sure of a fit, but I got the whole thing installed without any significant fit issues. They also do the overflow tube according to the Ford Service Bulletin, so no more roofing nail in the tube. In addition, they also have the hood rest on the side of the radiator like the originals. I bought the higher efficiency radiator as opposed to the exact replica, it was less expensive($595) and I couldn't be happier with the cooling capability. This radiator runs at least 40 degrees cooler than with the old one.

08-06-2014, 02:46 PM	#2
inex01 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 350	Re: Brassworks Radiator I also installed a Brassworks in my 31 Sedan a couple of years ago and around here here 80s to mid 90s are the norm during the summer, the car has a 160 thermostat and has never overheated, before I installed the radiator she was constantly running hot. __________________ Chuck McDonald, Member of AACA, Model A Club, NRA

08-06-2014, 04:18 PM	#3
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: Brassworks Radiator Did you just get lucky or did they have your original to determine were the lower hose outlet goes. They told us there are SEVEN different factory options, after the first didn't line up. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

08-06-2014, 05:37 PM	#4
neds29 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ Posts: 115	Re: Brassworks Radiator I bought a Brassworks pressurized radiator last year for my '29 CCPU. The top hose didn't align with the motor. After some analysis I realized that the motor fitting was for a '30-'31, so I swapped it out for the proper one and the fit was perfect! I'm very pleased with the radiator, it's well made and fits and works great. Ned __________________ Retired civil engineer. Winters in Phoenix, summers in Ipswich, Mass. and North Dakota. '29 closed cab pickup- Excellent AZ truck. '29 roadster- Owned for 21 years but now sold. '28 CC pickup- My first car in Andover, MA back in '62- '63.

08-06-2014, 06:50 PM	#5
crock Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: HOLDEN, MAINE Posts: 133	Re: Brassworks Radiator I purchased a brass works radiator for my 28 coupe. After a run it shows 185 with a heat gun about 1/3 down the rad. __________________ MY PROBLEM CHILD!

08-06-2014, 10:07 PM	#6
19ED30 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South of the Mason Dixon line Posts: 296	Re: Brassworks Radiator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have one on order, @ first I was going to get a Berg's Radiator,but he doe's not do a 30-31 AV8 radiator . So after search's between BrassWorks & Walker Radiator (both have good & bad Feed back ,walker seem to have a little more bad feed back .I desited to go with BrassWorks (3,000 miles away ) walker 600 ) because I wanted to use my Original 30 shell & I asked for all the Original clip & other detail . I also went with the extra core. A 6 week wait ,I hope it's well worth the wait & $$$