Wayne Blais Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Hi I have a 1927 Buick Mc Laughlan Rad that was a barn find, its actually complete with thermostat, I was wondering the c value and if its demand, any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Wayne: If we knew a bit more it would be helpful. Photos and condition. A Master radiator has the hole through the bottom tank the Standard does not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Blais Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Thanks Larry, I will send pics its the standard no hole but it is complete, thanks for your help I will attach pics today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 If anyone needs a Master rad I have one. I think it's 28 but may be a year or 2 newer or older. A bit of damage to the core but otherwise quite decent. PM me if interested. Greg in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Blais Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 Hi Guys I did my best to send a few pic's like I said its complete, and the rad cap is broken. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 It looks as though the core could be salvaged. I found a 1927 NOS one at Hershey for $450. Although from experience the best of cleaning of the honeycombs still has cooling issues. For my 1925 Standard I bought a somewhat nice looking radiator with a rusted out shell for $75.00. When cleaned and tested the core was junk as was the shell. So I was only able to use the tanks. I had mine re-cored at $925. Not honeycomb. They quoted me over $3,000 at the time for honeycomb. The shell looks not to be rusted out at the bottom but looks to be pitted overall. A very nice non-pitted shell I paid $75.00 for cost me $650 for re-plating in nickel. All prices in US funds. So with incidentals like re-plating the cap, hood lacing, refinishing the shroud etc. gets me up to almost $2,000 to make it this pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Blais Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 wow, she is a beauty! Thanks for your help Larry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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