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radiator shell #609 04/02/02 11:11 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 70 Hydesville, Calif rs50 OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP rs50 Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 70 Hydesville, Calif	I have a radiator shell for a 29 4 door that is damaged. Does anyone know where I can get a reproduction or someone who can reapair the damage

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Re: radiator shell #610 04/02/02 11:20 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon	No one is making a reproduction 1929-30 radiator shell. You actually have two options. If your shell is restorable then you should get it repaired. The other option is to find a better one and then have that one repaired and replated. I had the same problem with the shell on my 1930 Sport Coupe. I went through about 5 shells and then I found one that I could live with...but it too needed lots of repairs. It sent it to Master Plating in San Diego, California and I got a Rolls Royce shell back both in quality in the plating, and craftsmanship in the repair. My shell is now absolutely beautiful! :eek: :) The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

Re: radiator shell #611 04/03/02 02:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 980 Albuquerque, New Mexico d2d2 ChatMaster - 750
d2d2 ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 980 Albuquerque, New Mexico	rs50, I have a shell that needs work, is cracked at rivets, has small dents but may be better than the one you have. <aeba38@yahoo.com> If you have old Chevrolets, other old Chevrolets will find out where you live.

Re: radiator shell #612 04/03/02 09:56 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 70 Hydesville, Calif rs50 OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP rs50 Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 70 Hydesville, Calif	junkyard dog. Thanks for the info. I may have found someone locally who may be able to repair mine. I will check into the place you mentioned

Re: radiator shell #613 04/03/02 09:58 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 70 Hydesville, Calif rs50 OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP rs50 Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 70 Hydesville, Calif	d2d2 I would like to see pics of the shell if you have any. Thanks

Re: radiator shell #614 04/03/02 10:00 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon	Sure, glad to help out! Master Plating does some fabulous work....but they are kind of spendy too. However, I learned years ago to never take anything of value to my local plating shop. Good luck! :eek: :confused: :eek: The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

Re: radiator shell #615 04/03/02 10:07 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 70 Hydesville, Calif rs50 OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP rs50 Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 70 Hydesville, Calif	junkyard dog. Most plating shops are spendy and I know what you mean about local shops

Re: radiator shell #616 04/03/02 10:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 980 Albuquerque, New Mexico d2d2 ChatMaster - 750
d2d2 ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 980 Albuquerque, New Mexico	rs50, please send me an e-mail address for your photos, I also have a steel shell with no cracks and fewer dents than the plated shell. If you have old Chevrolets, other old Chevrolets will find out where you live.

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