A couple of years ago, I got a new radiator core soldered to my good tanks on my '27 one ton truck. I went to a local radiator shop who's been around for decades and am very pleased with the outcome. 

The new core is a regular S pattern, has three-tube rows and is made from solid copper. The cost was $750.  

I wanted a honeycomb core, but those start at $3000. The shop I went to is B&M Radiator in Fremont, CA.

Hope this helps, Dean

Greg,

Tell us what you are working on.

Mike

My current radiator is shot and needs replacing.  I have no idea if these can be "re-cored" or not.  A new aluminum radiator would be nice

Greg, I think Mike is asking about the year and model of your car.

Cheers, Dean

Sorry, I have a 1935 Sedan (5 window) unrestored with 16,000 miles on it.

They did one for my 1936. Highly recommend

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Thanks for the link!  I see radiators from $380 on up to $2,000.  Are the cheaper ones not worth buying?

I think the pricing is based on complexity and size more than quality of components. The more it costs them to make, the more it costs you to buy.

@ragnar-2-2 Greg, Help us out a little bit. Is your car a Master or Standard Model. That is what determines what radiator you need. Not the number of doors or windows.

1935 Standard Models were and are famous for running hot, due to an inadequate radiator. Does your radiator leak or does your car run hot? We need some info to be able to help you.

Mike

Sorry, still getting used to the proper terms for this car.  It is a Standard Sedan.  Glad you pointed out that the radiator is different between these two models.  Are there specs (besides the size) I need to consider before ordering one?

Do you need a radiator because your car runs hot? Is it leaking?

I have not looked closely at the aluminum radiators on eBay. If they are well made and IF they have one available for stock engines (not just V8 conversions), They would be a good choice for a driver car. It could be painted black and almost no one would know the difference.

A competent and interested radiator shop can build a radiator using a thicker core but this is getting very expensive. The extra thickness has to go forward since the fan is so close to the core in the original configuration. 

I improved the cooling of my '35 Standard by installing a truck fan blade. I was surprised, but it made a noticeable difference.

Mike

Unfortunately my radiator has numerous leaks top and bottom.  I am looking at this one for $1,000 on Ebay from a company called Brassworks.

https://www.thebrassworks.net/products/1936-chevy-master

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They did one for my 1936. Highly recommend

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@ragnar-2-2 That radiator will NOT fit your 1935 Standard. Maybe they have one that is correct for your car but that is not it.

Mike