• Model A Radiators Intro
• 28-29 Model A Radiators
  28-29 AA Truck Radiator
  
• 30-31 Model A Radiators
  30-31 AA Truck Radiator
  
• Pressurized Model A Radiators
  
• Early V8 & Flatheads
• Model A Radiator Parts

Our 1928 and 1929 Model A and Model AA truck reproduction radiators mimic the original three piece top tanks with the correct stampings, cowl rod bracket, internal baffles, funnel shaped top inlets, angled outlets and even the electric wire tabs and hood mount tabs. Each radiator is tested with an original Ford shell to assure general fit, appropriate neck placement and accurate mounting bracket placement. We test each 1928-29 with an original fan shroud to assure fit. 1928-29 radiators have the correct angle down and over to clear the powerhouse generator.

Model A radiators are available in the original round tube cores and 6 FPI for showing. Our radiators are also available with a more efficient flat tube design that outperforms Ford's original design and other reproductions. Our elongated elliptical tube has three times the surface area of Ford's early oval tube design. We also offer a 10 copper fins per inch design that provides a 40% increase in the copper fin surface area over Ford's original design. Brassworks radiators reduce your chances of overheating on tour, in parade and on those long uphill grades in the humid mountains or dry desert.

Active Drivers
Price: $535 for flat tube with 6FPI
Price: $595 for flat tube with 10FPI

28-29 radiators may also be purchased with a discreet pressurized system for increased security.

Price: $610 for flat tube with 10FPI and pressure set-up

Price: $8.99 for 4 PSI pressure cap

Price: $109.00 Flat Black Overflow tanks

Show Vehicles
Price: $725 for round tube with 6FPI

What is the difference between a Brassworks Model A and others reproductions?

• Our 28-29 top tanks are made from three die stamped parts like Fords
• Our top tank dies stamp the correct direction with the correct pattern
• Our top tanks are heavier gauge brass
• Our sidewalls are galvanized steel to prevent rust
• Our tubes in our cores are lock seam welded for strength
• Our elongated tube has 3x's the surface area for better cooling
• Our 28-29 inlet has the correct funnel neck
• Our radiators have the wire harness tabs
• Our radiators have internal top tank baffle
• Our paint is the same flat black paint Ford used
• Our solder lines are clean and not gobbed on
• Our radiators are tested for fit with original shells
• Our radiators pressure tested for leaks and quality checked throughout

Original 28-29 Ford and Brassworks reproduction pictured

A note about "fit"

Ford produced 1928 radiators in the Highland Park and then switched to Green Island Plant in early 1929.  Continued success required contracting with alternative manufacturers at the Long, Flintlock and McCord plants in mid 1929.

• Inlet Height: Ford made a series of frame changes in each production year and introduced longer bolts and shims which raise the radiator. While shim thickness was never detailed in the Ford releases, the recommended bolts lengthen by as much as 1/4". Shims may be required to raise your radiator and frame to align the inlet and water neck.
• Lower hose angle: Ford angled the lower hose connection toward the ground and tire to clear the power house generator. Fewer drivers today use the generator but the correct angle is necessary to align the water pipe. We angle lower hose connections as Ford did.
• Lower hose length: Not all waterpipes are the same which may affect the rubber hose connection.
• The front cross member on frames beginning late '29 has lower radiator mounting pads. When used with '29 type bodies Ford compensated for this with longer mounting bolts and steel shims to compensate, along with the usual rubber pads. Unfortunately, most owners do not know the year of their frame and Ford did not provide the dimensions of the shims.
• Compounding all of these issues, your Model A may have aftermarket products that are out-of-tolerance, have a mixing-and-matching of parts from different years or have frame twist or frame spread. 

Any or all of these factors may result in a “fit” issue.

We base our reproduction radiators on Ford parts drawings and original Ford radiators and shells. Each is test fit with original Ford shells.  We do our best and want you to be satisfied with your radiator purchase. 

If you have any concerns about fit before you buy a radiator contact us to talk about your concern or send us your radiator and we will build to fit from the radiator provided to fit your car. When you receive your radiator inspect it first.  If you are not satisfied contact us to arrange a return for your money back or return it with your original radiator and we can build what you need.  We only request that the radiator is in new and resaleable condition e.g. clean of fluid and not damaged.