1934 Hudson radiator modern replacement reqd

barrysweet52
barrysweet52 Expert Adviser
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Appreciate some help finding a modern replacement for an original 1934 Hudson radiator - is there one? I have the top and bottom tanks only. Thanks

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  • dholck
    dholck Expert Adviser
    edited September 2018
    Not sure this is really "help" - I just went to a radiator shop and asked them to make me a radiator. They made up a tank with the original style fins etc.
    WILDRICK RUBBER PARTS offers new aluminium radiators for 1940 to 1954 Hudsons - they might be a resource.
    There is one listed in Hemmings along with 35H drive-train for $2,000.
  • charles4d
    charles4d Expert Adviser
    A dodge  daktoa truck radiator will work in a 1940 Hudson something  was on the forum about it Google it it should come up
  • charles4d
    charles4d Expert Adviser
    edited September 2018
    I think it's from a 1987 dodge daktoa
  • barrysweet52
    barrysweet52 Expert Adviser
    In 1934 the water filler was on the side of the top tank, not on the top. This and the pipe fittings can always be moved around if I find a modern radiator. I have the original solid water filler with a badly rusted threaded hole for the cap. Im thinking I could make up a large thread cutting tap to clean up the thread and then make a new screw in cap. Things we do to keep originality. I never realised that because of the very heavy fittings, they were made longer so that they reached the front internal side of the tanks for support. Thanks everyone inc Bob.
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    Barry, you won't find a replacement radiator "off the shelf" anywhere. But any good radiator shop will be able to fit a new core. Be prepared for big $$$$$$ though!
  • bob ward
    bob ward Senior Contributor
    I had a 35H radiator recored at Gatton Qld with a modern style core not too long ago for around AUD1200, they got the core from a radiator core maker on the Gold Coast.
    I still have the original core if you want dimensions.

    Orignal style cores can be made to order in NZ I believe.

    If you are missing the side straps and "wings" they would be straightforward to a person with your skills if you have access to a folder. I can provide photos and dimensions.
  • barrysweet52
    barrysweet52 Expert Adviser
    Thanks again everyone. With all the different makes of cars I was hoping I would get lucky.
  • Trevor J
    Trevor J Expert Adviser
    I have just had a 35 Hudson 8 radiator re cored modern replacement using old tanks.
    $1000 nz dollars
  • KustomKreeps
    KustomKreeps Member
    Trevor J said:

    I have just had a 35 Hudson 8 radiator re cored modern replacement using old tanks.
    $1000 nz dollars

    Damn dude who did that?!
    I got Timaru Radiator Repairs to do mine.
    Re-cored copper 4 row.
    Also got them to replace and shift the bottom outlet, shift top inlet to center, shift and add a second dummy filler neck. Flick a coat of black on it. And then pop the original stamped Hudson data plates back on.
    Cost $600 cash.

    hmm cant find a good pic of it. Below is about all I got on hand that shows some of the work done to the top tank.


  • Todd H
    Todd H Expert Adviser
    http://www.thebrassworks.net/shop/Restored-&-Fabricated-Radiators-Other-Radiators/c10_52/p403/Hudson-Radiators/product_info.html

    Looks like they have done a 1935 in the past

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