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Projects Radiator shops in central NC?

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by boozoo, Jul 4, 2022.

  1. boozoo
    Joined: Jul 3, 2006
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    Hey guys - are there any radiator shops left in central NC (I'm in Greensboro) that can modify a roadster radiator or am I better off biting the bullet on a new one? I swapped a nailhead into my '27 which means I need the outlets swapped back to the "Ford" positions (upper neck either in the middle or on p***enger side, lower outlet on the driver side). Is that even doable, or would the cost eat me alive anyway?
     
  2. TA DAD
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    Walt's Radiator in Lexington. I know they are standing room only any time you go by the place.
     
  3. wuga
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    I just Googled a few around you, one in business since 1960. Talk to the heavy truck shops, they know who does decent repairs. Moving the inlet/outlet should be no problem. I deal with Superior rad in Detroit, they do mostly trucks but also build custom rads for special interest cars.
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  4. rockable
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    5window and jim snow like this.
  5. Pass The Torch
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    Keck's in Graham, maybe. They wouldn't re-core my '37 because of the angled fins, but it is an option.
     
  6. boozoo
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    Thanks y'all! Try to get this knocked out this week and keep the build moving!
     
  7. 5window
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    If you find a good shop, I expect the wait time will drag down your project. If you can find someone with a new radiator in stock, the cost of altering the old one plus the wait time might make new a better option. Keep us posted.
     
  8. rockable
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    Let me know if it works out.
     

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