NOTE: All our authentic reproductions of brass and black radiators are show quality. They are available with either round or flat tube cores. Both styles look the same except for the core. The original style round tube core radiators are duplicates of the original ones used on Model T Fords and are recommended for show cars and owners who want everything “correct” on their car. The modern style flat core radiators offer more efficient cooling and are recommended for cars on hot days, on long tours, used in parades or on speedsters. Both styles are made in USA.
This modern style radiator core has Elongated "FLAT TUBES" for more efficient heat transfer. It has six fins of tellurium copper per vertical inch in a staggered tube array to maximize the disruption of air flow and cooling. (The round tube, original style core radiator for this year is part# 3924R)
Features of the 1917-1923 Model T Low Style Radiator include:
- Modern efficient copper core design with 6 fins per inch
- 3/4" seamless weld tubes in a staggered array to disrupt airflow laterally
- Tubes have 2.93 times the internal surface area of Ford's original design
- Galvanized steel bar runs through lower part of core for support
- Die stamped three piece brass top tanks with model correct die stampings
- Drawn brass bottom tanks with relief for crank
- Galvanized steel sidewalls to resist rust
- Cast red brass rod support
- Internal baffle in top tank to prevent cooling loss
- Properly offset cast red brass inlet
- Polished nickel plated filler neck (Chrome available upon request)
- Hood mount tabs
- Painted flat black to aid in heat exchange
- Made in the USA
Lang’s Tech Tip: How to determine the difference between Low and High radiators. Ford transitioned from low style to high style halfway through 1923. Confirm your core height measurement before ordering a radiator. (The height of the core does not include the radiator shell or apron)
- The 1917-23 Low Radiators have a core height measurement of 17”.
- The 1923-27 High Radiators have a core height measurement of 18-3/8”.
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