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#182875 - 09/07/10 12:07 PM 1930 radiator
cle elum Grease Monkey Registered: 04/08/04 Posts: 7 Loc: Renton, Washington	The radiator for my 1930 needs major repair or replacement. The local radiator shop says it is unlikely it can be repaired. They tell me they can't repair it due to EPA regs. restricting lead-based solder (melts at a lower temp. than what they are allowed to use). I need advice on repair or where I can get a replacement (need not be an exact match). I am located near Seattle and a member of Region 3 VCCA.
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#182876 - 09/07/10 12:46 PM Re: 1930 radiator [Re: cle elum]
32confederate Registered: 12/02/01 Posts: 1052 Loc: Vancouver, Washington	That is a line of BS they are giving you. We don't have any rules for RoHS in the US at this time. It is only over in the EU that RoHS is a rule. Call one of the local Puget Sound members and they can tell you were to go. You can also buy a new core from the Filling Station. (NOT CHEEP! ) _________________________ 32 Confederate The Great American Value for 1932 http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/
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#182879 - 09/07/10 12:58 PM Re: 1930 radiator [Re: 32confederate]
buggymangp Backyard Mechanic Registered: 01/17/08 Posts: 472 Loc: nj usa	sounded it fishy to me too. i did mine with 50/50 solder.( i recored mine myself) there was no way i would let anybody touch my 1000$ core it sounds like they don`t want to work with an old radiator.
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#182910 - 09/07/10 04:29 PM Re: 1930 radiator [Re: cle elum]
Junkyard Dog Registered: 11/23/01 Posts: 20041 Loc: Eagle Point, Oregon	The dudes at the radiator shop are feeding you a bunch of hot air! _________________________ The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
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#182914 - 09/07/10 04:59 PM Re: 1930 radiator [Re: Junkyard Dog]
cle elum Grease Monkey Registered: 04/08/04 Posts: 7 Loc: Renton, Washington	Thanks Gentlemen! Further exploration on my part is in the future.
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#182946 - 09/07/10 11:11 PM Re: 1930 radiator [Re: cle elum]
beachbum Shade Tree Mechanic Registered: 09/12/06 Posts: 152 Loc: Vancouver, Washington	A friend and I just purchased a bunch of '30 parts. In that pile are 3 or 4 radiators and cores. We are just down here in the Portland Region if you want to come look at them. Send a PM if you are interested.
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