Guest VeloMan Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 My 1921 Peugeot brass radiator shell has various dents and gouges. Could anyone offer tips on its restoration? I assume the brass rivets must be ground flat and drilled out to remove it from the radiator itself and the dents tapped out. Does anyone specialize in these repairs? I will do-it-myself, if possible. I've not found much written about this.Phil JamisonPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VeloMan Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Here is the radiator. My choices are to remove the shell and restore it (I found a couple brass shops that will do the ob for about $250), buff it up as best I can as-is, or paint it black (as I think some of this model were originally). Removing the shell is the trick, as it appears to be soldered on all sides (including around the fill and drain spouts, and riveted as well. Any thoughts?Phil JamisonPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kens41Buick Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 This is just my thought. That is a nice looking grill. If the radiator core is not leaking I would leave it alone... I would think your vehicle is fairly rare and hard to get parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest abh3usn Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I agree with Ken. However, if you're intent on attempting restoration I'd contact buisness who specialize in antique car brass radiators. I know I've seen ads in several publications if I find it I'll get the info to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest abh3usn Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Found a website of a company that specializes in radiator restoration and fabrication. I assume you could contact then and discuss how to proceed. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> </div></div> http://www.thebrassworks.net/Antique_Car_radiators.aspxSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 You might also try a place that restores musical instruments. A friend of mine in San Diego (Jack Chidgey) has a shop like that and fixes brass auto lamps, horns, radiator shells and windshields. There may be a place like that near you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rbl2 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Any place that restores surveyors instruments should be able to make it look like new as well. You couldn't pay me enough to paint that shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VeloMan Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I did find a brass polishing/restoration shop near me that will straighten the dents and buff it up for $250, but they don't want to remove the shell from the radiator. It looks to be attached with solder rather liberally, plus some brass pop rivets. Think I should send it to a radiator shop or try a do-it-yourself removal?Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1929Chrysler Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 You will be opening up a can of worms (not to mention leaks) if you apply heat to that radiator. Unless you plan on replacing it, I wouldn't do it.Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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