Hot Rods Johnson Radiators Formerly Walker

Just got an e-mail from Johnson's Hot Rod Shop that they are making radiators and taking orders and will have samples at Louisville. They are only making the thicker Z line at this time. Good News

 

Good news!

 

Excellent news!

 

Seems like things are turning around a little bit Thanks to people like the ones at Johnsons. Hoping it continues!

 

Glad to hear it but I wonder why they did not continue the walker name, seems counter intuitive.

 

If I recall, Walker didn’t want to sell the name, just the business.

 

Now we can order a BIG JOHNSON radiator!! lol

 

LMAO. Good one! That sure leaves an opening for a lot of great "Johnson " jokes...but, I'm not gonna go there...(I've been WARNED)

 

Uh, I thought I opened a different thread, some about driving a far distance and winning something…

 

I wouldn't worry about a name change, I think word of mouth around the car folks and a few full page adds will get the word out. I have used five throughout my cars I built and never a problem.

 

...and what's in YOUR suitcase Mike?

 

Especially if you get a leaker.

 

They all leak with age.

 

Excellent news. Snowman ⛄️

 

Awesome! I'm guessing there will be a long waiting list. Get in line early!

 

Thanks for this update, Gary.

 

Not sure where those full page ads will go......

 

Thanks Gary. HRP

 

That's great news. I'll be at Louisville and will check them out.

 

I was so bummed back when I learned of Walkers closing,.........SO GLAD to hear of this new development.

 

Great news !

 

The Walker family was adamant about not selling the name. One reason the company was so hard to sell. Johnson's name is big enough in the car hobby world that he could deal with it.
I have to agree with the concept of getting one line or series of radiators up and running before expanding to the other styles. That keeps the training and logistics a little simpler.

For those who don't know US Radiators and Brice Thomas radiators = C.G.&J. Are all in the same Gadsen Al area.

 

Sorry, what is C.G.&J?

 

Brice Thomas/US Radiator

 

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Seems to be a separate company but princely using the JHRS contacts at this moment
I was at both business (Brice Thomas and Brice Thomas) earlier this month.
I forgot to ask Alan for any updates. Got distracted by an Offy engine, an injected 12 port GMC and an in progress merc chop

 

Here is their latest official update

 

In stock.

 

I talked with them at the SRN this year. Was impressed with their willingness to talk and offer information.