29hupp Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 I have a 29 Hupp with a honeycomb type radiator with a leak that appears to be in the middle of the of the honeycomb. Is this something an established radiator repair shop can possibly repair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Yes,where are you located, someone will stear you to a close place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13Caddy2 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 location will help the most-- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29hupp Posted August 2, 2022 Author Share Posted August 2, 2022 In the Cincinnati area. Northern KY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13Caddy2 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 the only shot i know in our area is Dent Radiator--word to the wise, don't call them/ just show up--they'll blow you off on the phone--understand ?Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13Caddy2 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 You know where they are ??bottom of Colerain Hill---like going to tri-state dragstrip,just turn left on 128 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13Caddy2 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 how'd you do with your radiator ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTR Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 On 8/1/2022 at 2:13 PM, 29hupp said: I have a 29 Hupp with a honeycomb type radiator with a leak that appears to be in the middle of the of the honeycomb. Is this something an established radiator repair shop can possibly repair? They may be able to, but the real question is, does an established/experienced shop want to ? You know, liability or potential comeback when it fails again*. If you're looking for good, permanent solution, I would highly recommend replacing the entire core (and perhaps even tanks), especially if any/all of it is original (93 years old) or even just half of that age. * Patching a leak in something that old is like putting on a band-aid and with any luck (should I say in all likeliness), it'll soon spring another leak near/next to the band-aid or somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFeeney Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 It is cheaper to re core a radiator than rebuild a engine due to a serious overheating issue. They were not made to be used 100 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Powells radiator in Wilmington ohio have done several for us, not cheap. 937 382 2096 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidden_hunter Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Not sure if you've seen the guy out of Brisbane that's making new honeycomb radiators - has some interesting info on their construction on his site Not cheap, but the estimator should give you an idea of if it's worth repairing your current one https://www.ftrs.com.au/vhrc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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