Opinion or suggestion on radiator repair

29Red4 · 2024-06-28T22:06:29Z

29 Chevy and the radiator needs some work. I am looking to make this car a driver, not a show piece, but still want people to think it looks great. With that in my mind here is my situation. The car was last driven in 2007 and was owned by the Nethercutt Collection. They know little about the car but was apparently restored to some level in 1990. The radiator shows some signs of leaking and a few repairs over the years. I took the core to a local shao that has some experience with radiators of this vintage. I first took him the aftermarket heater core which was in the same condition. He is rebuilding it and seems to know his and in fact showed a me a picture of one recently did from a car of the same era. When I showed him my radiator he said it looked like it really should have a new core. He said he only knows of one source for the honey comb core and it would be about $1000 just for the core, plus labor. I checked with the Filling Station in Lebanon, Oregon and he is right on the money. I see 3 options: 1. Rebuild with a honeycomb core from the filling station. Looks original, very expensive and up to 3 months to get the core. 2. Rebuild with "V" core at 1/2 the cost and should be more efficient but not sure of the looks. 3. Rebuild with a modern core which is cheaper, quicker. Considering that the radiator is a stylish part of the car and not hidden, what do you all suggest? Your thoughts are appreciated. .

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29Red4

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Topic starter August 4, 2025 8:56 pm

@ole-olson

I would expect you can buy whater size you need. Shipping might get expensive.

As far as having room, it is not very thick.

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29Red4

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Topic starter August 4, 2025 9:00 pm

@tiny

Thanks. After searching for a solution with no luck, I thought I'd give it a try. I was surprised at how little it cost, how easy it was, and how nice it looks.

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Robert Whitmoyer

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August 12, 2025 6:16 pm

That stone guard/grille mesh looks great ! Thanks for the info. I installed a new style core in my 30 Chevy sedan and I don’t like the way it looks, the mesh could be a solution !

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