1928-1929 Ford Hexcel Edition
28-29FT Janus 6RT 11FT
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.