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Old 02-10-2011, 01:42 AM
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Default Forming a Wippet radiator tank

Can't find a radiator to fit my Wippet radiator shell. It has a very unique shape and I doubt anything else will fit. Im planning to cut down a used core and form a new upper tank. I'm thinking copper/brass because it would be the easiest to solder together. Which material would work the best? I think copper would be the easiest to form but I don't know about brass. How about strength? Looks like some serious shrinking will be needed along the rear edge. Any ideas to simplify the operation?

I also have aluminum cores but don't know how would I seal the tubes to the upper flange. Anybody know how, or where to find the information?
Thanks for any information. - Norm Henderson





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Old 02-10-2011, 10:00 AM
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Default Whippet Radiator

I remember reading a thread on the HAMB about making an aluminum radiator. It may be of help. Is it going on a Whippet or a Speedster?

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Old 02-10-2011, 02:36 PM
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Default radiator

Andy-
Thanks for the info on the Hamb. Plan on a speedster/lakester. Have a couple of 20's chev roadster cowls plus a back half. '28 chev banger motor. At this stage who knows.
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Old 02-10-2011, 03:13 PM
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I used these guys for a radiator for the 52 chevy truck that I am working on. I know it might not fit a restro job but maybe they could help you with your radiator.

http://www.prchotrod.com/
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