1930 Commander Radiator

[Guest Dunc126]

Hello again all. I am in the process of pulling the radiator out of my 1930 Commander FD in order to have it repaired. I was planning on taking it to a place here in Chicago that specializes in repairing/re-welding radiators, but I’ve just read some reviews online which have made me question my plan. The radiator doesn’t seem to have any major holes, but it leaks or ‘weeps’ a fair amount. Is it worthwhile to have it repaired or re-cored, or should I be looking for a replacement? I’ve been looking around and I can’t find anywhere online that offers new replacement radiators for my car. Any help would be much appreciated.</SPAN>

Thanks. </SPAN>

Duncan </SPAN>

Edited February 19, 2013 by Dunc126 (see edit history)

[studerex]

You should have your local shop clean, repair and pressure check it first. They will let you know if it should be recored. It is a non pressured system on your car, so if it tests ok at 4 to 5 lbs is good enough. Recore could cost from 400. to 800.00

[Guest Dunc126]

I just got th equote from the shop to re-core the radiator - $695, which seems in line with what studerex said above. I can't, for the life of me, find anywhere that sells new, replacement radiators fo rmy car. Anyone know of anywhere? I'm going to have mine re-cored anyway, but the info might be helpful in the future...

Thanks.

[rbk]

Independent Antique Radiator Manufacturing

[Dwight Romberger]

rbk,

Thanks. That place looks like a keeper.

Dwight