michaelod Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Hey guys, After finally getting my thermostat rebuilt, I installed the radiator in my 1930 60 series Victoria Coupe in an attempt to start the engine after many years of sitting. Unfortunately I did not get far into the process as the radiator leaks like a sieve, and will need to be rebuilt / re-cored. The core that is in it now is not the original honeycomb style and is a replacement from sometime in the past. Can anyone recommend a good shop where I can send this to? The tanks are less than perfect, so if there is anyone out there who has a good rebuild-able spare radiator for a 1930 please let me know. The correct number on the upper tank for the 50 and 60 series radiator for 1930 would be "3022". I currently have a spare radiator for a 1930 40 series and the tank is numbered "3021". Thanks, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsupon1 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Sorry Michael I can't help only have the one from my series 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfw2 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hi Michael Ill check the one i have in storage that came with my 68. If i remember correctly its missing the bottom outlet. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 On 10/21/2016 at 9:37 AM, gfw2 said: Hi Michael Ill check the one i have in storage that came with my 68. If i remember correctly its missing the bottom outlet. George Thank you George, I appreciate you looking into that for me. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfw2 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1930-Buick-radiator-shell-/192008552831?hash=item2cb49a017f:g:Kw8AAOSwx2dYD8H3&vxp=mtr Just saw this on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 2 hours ago, gfw2 said: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1930-Buick-radiator-shell-/192008552831?hash=item2cb49a017f:g:Kw8AAOSwx2dYD8H3&vxp=mtr Just saw this on ebay. Thanks for the heads-up on that George. Unfortunately the number 3021 on the upper tank near the thermostat indicates it is for a 40 series. Seems like a reasonable price for someone needing a 40 series radiator though as it includes the radiator, thermostat and shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfw2 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I got mine home from storage and will take it apart to see what it looks like out of the frame. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfw2 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) Hi Mike sorry about the delay in getting back. The radiator does not want to come out of it's shell. Seems to be stuck around the pines thermostat soaking the threaded shaft now maybe i have missed a some other attachment point. Its loose at the bottom but not at the top. Sadly i found two cracks on the top tank. Best guess is there are more on the back in the same area.I dont know how bad your tanks are this is what mine are like. George Edited November 5, 2016 by gfw2 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfw2 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 a couple more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 George, Thank you for taking the time to look at your radiator for me. You are right, the tanks are worse than the one I currently have. Fortunately a couple of days ago I was able to find a correct radiator for the 1930 60 series with a better top tank than mine, so between the two of them there are enough good parts to send out to The Brassworks and have one rebuilt. Those guys are very expensive but I think that is my best option at this point. I really do appreciate all your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Well after a six month wait, I received my radiator back from The Brassworks this week and it is a work of art. Completely restored to a high standard of quality. I went with the correct honeycomb core rather than a modern tube and fin design. The radiator ran right around $3K with shipping there and back. I sent them two original radiators and they combined the best parts of each with a new core obtained from England. Very happy with the result, but I had to sell my firstborn to cover the bill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967 - 1997 Riviera Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 A work of art indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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