[Nobbc] Saturday Drive

[Ron Engelhardt]

The first time I had it done I insisted on a core that was identical to 
the original although they warned me it wasn't a good idea as the MGA 
tanks leave little room for solder. It lasted quite a while but did 
eventually start seeping where the core was soldered to the top tank. So 
the next time, I followed advice and put in the "modern" style core. I 
don't really recall the difference, maybe more rows, but it STILL looked 
like the original only functioned better. I'm sure they were both made 
of brass. They even soldered on the original works brass tag. I'm very 
happy with the job they did and also with radiators they did for other 
cars I've had including one with a plastic (of all things!) radiator. In 
my younger days, I can remember taking a torch, wire brush, solder and 
patching radiators...what a pain, better left to the experts. Dutton 
even paints the radiator the correct color (black for the MGA) for you. 
They look better than new when you pick them up and the prices have 
always seemed reasonable. Maybe we need a list of recommended vendors on 
the website with member reviews. I would certainly nominate Dutton 
Radiator, Ron Wheeler, and Monroe Tire!

Ron
58 MGA

Greg Tatarian wrote:

> Hi Ron,
> What modern core was used? I assume it was some solderable metal as 
> opposed to aluminum, since it had to be soldered to the brass tanks, 
> correct?
> Cheers,
> Greg
> 
> 
> Ron Engelhardt wrote:
> 
>> I strongly recommend Dutton Radiator on Sebastopol Rd. The first time 
>> I went there, the guy recognized my radiator befroe I had to tell him 
>> what car it was for! They have done several radiators for me over the 
>> years with excellent results. Last time, I had a modern style core 
>> fixed to my original MGA tanks. It still looks period and I haven't 
>> had any cooling problems (well, except that I need an oil cooler, on 
>> my short list).
>>
>> It sure looks like a top down funday for Nobbc on Saturday. Wish I was 
>> in shape to join in!
>>
>> Ron
>> 58 MGA
> 
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