1928-1929 Ford Hexcel Edition

28-29FT Janus 6RT 11FT

Regular price $2,700.00

Fred M. Opitz pioneered the use of hexagon pattern cellular film cores as a repalcement radiator.  The companuy was based in Milwaukee WI and produced radiators for early Ford Model Ts and As.  We have restored a few and can help you keep yours going.  Price is subject to change based on material costs and time spent in restoration.

It is still a drop in replacement for the 1928-1929 Ford car or car based pick-up truck and set-up for the OE engine in its production year Other features include a deep drawn tank with an OE stamp pattern, electric wire tabs, galvanized steel sidewalls, and riveted brackets for a longer life.

Features of the 1928 and 1929 Model A and Model AA radiators include:

  • Die stamped three piece brass top tanks with model correct die stampings
  • Galvanized steel sidewalls to resist rust
  • Sidewalls available with relief like OE (upon request) 
  • Cowl rod bracket for support rods to firewall
  • Internal baffle in top tank to prevent coolant loss
  • Correct angle on lower outlet to clear power house generators
  • Electric wire tabs soldered to lower tank
  • Hood mount tabs soldered to top tank
  • Painted flat black to aid in heat exchange

    Made in the USA

    NB Hexcel still exists as a legal entity although e do not believe they have anything to radiators and have nothing to do with our company.


    We make to order. Please allow adequate time for us to build.

    Build time estimates [April 23, 2026]

    Model Ts Brass 18 weeks

    Model Ts Black 13 weeks

    Model As 17 weeks

    Heater cores ~11 weeks

    1928-34 Ford Hot rods 2-3 weeks

    Common street rods ~12-15 weeks

    Tricky customs & complicated restorations ~20-25 weeks

    We appreciate your patience as we continue to recruit and train new fabricators and manage the labor shortfall our country has been experiencing.