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01-25-2021, 10:01 PM | #1 |
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Walker Radiator
Now that Walker radiator is out of business who has the next best quality radiator?
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01-25-2021, 10:29 PM | #2 |
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Re: Walker Radiator
"Brassworks", or maybe an original Ford product (if you can find a decent radiator shop close enough). It depends how deep your pockets are.
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01-25-2021, 11:15 PM | #3 |
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Re: Walker Radiator
There was another thread about Walker’s demise that listed a few alternatives .....
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01-26-2021, 08:19 AM | #4 |
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Re: Walker Radiator
I would put Brassworks on the top end of the list . . . and they're surely not a "second best" in the quality department. Also, they do a lot of custom work - from 100% stock style, to modifications for different engine combinations as well as core types. They're not a "cheap" radiator - they're a quality radiator . . . so you get what you pay for . . .
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01-26-2021, 09:14 AM | #5 |
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Brassworks is a class act. Their product and service are both outstanding. I speak from experience !
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01-26-2021, 05:47 PM | #6 |
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01-26-2021, 06:03 PM | #7 | |
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01-26-2021, 06:13 PM | #8 | |
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01-27-2021, 01:22 AM | #9 | |
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We tend to overlook the system of a motor. We rebuild a motor, buy a bunch of speed parts with no issue... and get all weird and stingy about a radiator... What I have to cool this motor too??? Radiator is one of the first thing I'd do on a car, then wiring. Then buy or mill heads. Last edited by Tinker; 01-27-2021 at 01:30 AM. |
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01-27-2021, 07:17 AM | #10 |
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Re: Walker Radiator
I've used Custom Auto Radiator and US Radiator a couple of years ago for my 40. Both companies make a quality product.
http://usradiator.com/radiators?cat=12 |
01-27-2021, 09:07 AM | #11 | |
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I bought my first Custom Auto Radiator for my '32 after the Rodder's Journal article featuring you and three of your cars, all with C.A.R.'s. I was looking at Walker, but they would not work with me on a couple of minor changes. My second C.A.R. is for my soon to be finished '40. A couple of club members also use their radiators. Very good company with a very well built product that will work with you on modifications. |
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01-27-2021, 01:27 PM | #12 |
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Re: Walker Radiator
I also have had 2 different radiators from brassworks. One is in front of a merc flathead and it is well made and the engine runs very cool. They will custom make about anything you need.
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01-28-2021, 10:57 AM | #13 |
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US Radiator: http://usradiator.com/
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01-28-2021, 12:01 PM | #14 |
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Re: Walker Radiator
Here in New England, I'm using L-A Radiator Works in Dexter/Auburn, Maine.
https://laradiatorworks.net/ And I've been told that Maine Radiator does a great job too. https://maineradiator.com/restorations/ -Mike |
01-28-2021, 01:05 PM | #15 |
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Re: Walker Radiator
I have an old Walker radiator I need the outlets converted to run a flathead.does anyone know of a shop north of Houston that still does radiator work. The only shops I knew of are closed
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