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rsauto · 02-26-2026, 03:25 PM

Where is the best place to get a new radiator for 1935 Ford coupe with original flathead v8?

mcgarrett · 02-26-2026, 08:41 PM

These are the only folks I know of that make brand new, correct original style and fit radiators. Made in the USA.

https://www.thebrassworks.net/collec...-to-december-1

Newc · 02-26-2026, 09:43 PM

early/late styles ?? newc

rsauto · 02-27-2026, 10:12 AM

I wouldn't care if it has new style core. It needs to fit original configuration.

rsauto · 02-27-2026, 10:16 AM

How do I tell early or late build? does it matter for fit?

rsauto · 02-27-2026, 10:23 AM

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I just looked at the brassworks site and looks like the late style has larger tank. Mine has early style, question will the later style fit? because I want as much cooling capacity as possible.

KiWinUS · 02-27-2026, 10:44 AM

Check with Johnsons radiators in Alabama.

51504bat · 02-27-2026, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsauto

I just looked at the brassworks site and looks like the late style has larger tank. Mine has early style, question will the later style fit? because I want as much cooling capacity as possible.

Ask Lee at Brassworks. He'll answer your questions. He explained everything that I needed to know for a radiator for my '39 p/u with an 8ba. Ended up with a 4 row which fit perfectly.

Tony, NY · 02-27-2026, 12:13 PM

These guys built me a custom radiator a while back. Very nice.
https://www.customautoradiator.com/1935-ford/

hueyhoolihan · 02-27-2026, 03:02 PM

FYI, probably unnecessary but...

be aware the EBay has a massive number of what might be advertised as 1935 ford radiators, but they're actually made to fit a more modern OHV chevy v8. like a chevy 350.

let's just say that some of the advertising is less than clear on that point...to be fair, i suspect the ambiguity is not necessarily intentional.

02-26-2026, 03:25 PM	#1
rsauto Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 27	1935 Ford coupe replacement Radiator Where is the best place to get a new radiator for 1935 Ford coupe with original flathead v8?

02-26-2026, 08:41 PM	#2
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Corsicana, Texas Posts: 1,551	Re: 1935 Ford coupe replacement Radiator These are the only folks I know of that make brand new, correct original style and fit radiators. Made in the USA. https://www.thebrassworks.net/collec...-to-december-1

02-26-2026, 09:43 PM	#3
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,052	Re: 1935 Ford coupe replacement Radiator early/late styles ?? newc

02-27-2026, 10:12 AM	#4
rsauto Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 27	Re: 1935 Ford coupe replacement Radiator I wouldn't care if it has new style core. It needs to fit original configuration.

02-27-2026, 10:16 AM	#5
rsauto Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 27	Re: 1935 Ford coupe replacement Radiator How do I tell early or late build? does it matter for fit?

02-27-2026, 10:23 AM	#6
rsauto Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 27	Re: 1935 Ford coupe replacement Radiator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I just looked at the brassworks site and looks like the late style has larger tank. Mine has early style, question will the later style fit? because I want as much cooling capacity as possible.

02-27-2026, 10:44 AM	#7
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 3,415	Re: 1935 Ford coupe replacement Radiator Check with Johnsons radiators in Alabama.

02-27-2026, 12:13 PM	#9
Tony, NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Capital of Corruption , NY Posts: 877	Re: 1935 Ford coupe replacement Radiator These guys built me a custom radiator a while back. Very nice. https://www.customautoradiator.com/1935-ford/

02-27-2026, 03:02 PM	#10
hueyhoolihan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: central coast california Posts: 593	Re: 1935 Ford coupe replacement Radiator FYI, probably unnecessary but... be aware the EBay has a massive number of what might be advertised as 1935 ford radiators, but they're actually made to fit a more modern OHV chevy v8. like a chevy 350. let's just say that some of the advertising is less than clear on that point...to be fair, i suspect the ambiguity is not necessarily intentional.