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cool 40 coupe

06-26-2020 @ 2:02 PM

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My '40 coupe needs a new radiator. Can anyone recommend a QUALITY BRAND or place to buy a good replacement? I do not want to get an aluminum radiator as I have been told they don't last very long and are a lot of trouble. Thanks!

dandy32

06-26-2020 @ 2:39 PM

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walkers are some of the best but get ready for sticker shock

cool 40 coupe

06-26-2020 @ 2:52 PM

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I know, lol. They start around $1000.

carcrazy

06-26-2020 @ 5:34 PM

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Have the original radiator re-cored by a competent radiator shop. This will be expensive but most likely give you the best result for the money spent.

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06-26-2020 @ 5:39 PM

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I have Walker radiators in my '32 and '46 Fords and haven't any issues. Copper/Brass construction and fit like Henry built them. As far as the cost, you get what you pay for.

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06-26-2020 @ 6:00 PM

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I have all of mine re-cored locally. In the past five years, six of them...
The fellow installs Walker cores, split type as authentic.
Once he has the radiator disassembled, I take the tanks home and bump and file them until darn near perfect. Bring em back and he solders them to the new cores.
With tax, $500 +/-.

I've heard less than stellar comments in regard to the reproduction radiators from Drake.

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

trjford8

06-27-2020 @ 7:27 AM

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You might take as look at US Radiator. They have the copper/brass radiators and were less expensive than Walker. My neighbor used one in his '53 Ford and it appeared to be a quality piece. Depending on where you live Beko Radiator in Concord, Ca. can recore your old one. They do excellent work.

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06-27-2020 @ 11:26 AM

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Running a Brassworks in my '39 p/u with an 8ba. Not cheap but excellent quality. Lee worked with me to make sure a 4 row would fit and built it with straight top outlets since I've got an 8ba not the original '39 engine. Worth a phone call IMO. (805) 239-2501

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06-27-2020 @ 12:25 PM

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Add your general location too your profile in case someone knows a nearby radiator shop. Also ask at local EFV8 clubs for local shops.

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06-28-2020 @ 6:31 AM

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I'll update my profile. I live in Burlington, NJ.

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