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Model t radiator
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2023 10:56 pm
by Unprr
With the long wait for a new Model T radiator, has anyone retrofitted any other type of new radiator to their cars.
Thanks in advance.
George Schmidt
Re: Model t radiator
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:13 pm
by ModelTWoods
Best thing to do is keep your eyes and ears open for any that might be for sale. For instance, I have two. One has a good top tank and a bad core. The other has good core and a bad top tank. Problem is shipping. Unless you have a commercial account with a shipper, shipping can be expensive.
Re: Model t radiator
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:54 pm
by Unprr
Terry, thanks for the reply. But the used radiator market, is what I have in my cars now. LOL
Re: Model t radiator
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2023 12:00 am
by Steve Jelf
Luckily I bought my new radiators before Bergs folded. In the current situation I think I would try to find a used one that looks OK (good tank, inlet and outlet in decent shape) and be prepared to have it recored if the core is shot.
Re: Model t radiator
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:54 am
by John E. Guitar
Bergs didn’t fold, it closed.
Re: Model t radiator
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:14 am
by Mark Nunn
George, I hesitated to post this the last time you mentioned your radiator problems. About 5 years ago I read an article that was published on a local club website somewhere about an option. The writer modified a radiator for a '65 6-cylinder Mustang. I don't recall the details of the conversion but I imagine moving hose locations and maybe inlet too was needed. The radiator fit in the shell and didn't look too bad. It also didn't look like a Model T radiator either. It was one man's solution at the time. I have not been able to track down the article again. Good luck.