1917 (early) Model T Radiator "low" style round tube for cars fan shroud
early 17 "T" Radiator with shroud
Rare as Hen's Teeth early 1917 Ford Radiator
This radiator is intended as a drop in replacement for the early 1917 Ford Model T which was equipped with a fan shroud. It is dimensionally the same as a "low style" core but it is unique in that there are no sidewalls and the shroud is affixed with three angled brackets. It is set-up for the OE engine in its production year. There are core options available based on usage and budget.
- The round tube is the OE design and cools better due to (1) being clean of scale sediment and oil, (2) tube wall thickness and (3) copper not brass construction. It is a more authentic looking radiator
- If you are building a speedster or a car that will be used in parades on 100-degree days, we recommend our more efficient flat-tube core. The elongated "flat" tube core design has 2.93xs the surface area of the OE tube shape which helps drop the engine temperature.
Notes:
Images of this radiator sometimes show an alternative upper casting shape e.g. "pointy". We can use the common one, use yours, have a one-off casting replica made from yours or 3D print a replacement to be cast.
OE caps were die stamped with roll formed threads. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee the fitment of 100 year old caps. Aftermarket caps are test fit and available for purchase.
Some Images reflect past builds to assist with visualization of modifications e.g. polished brass, 6v fans etc
If you have modified or altered your vehicle in anyway, please order from the bespoke radiator section. If you wish to restore your OE radiator using your OE tanks, brackets and/or castings please visit the restoration section of our website to begin the process.
Made in the USA
- 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 guide
- NO steel sidewalls
- Three brackets riveted and soldered for the fan shroud
- Cast red brass rod support to prevent rust
- Internal baffle in top tank to prevent cooling loss
- Properly offset cast red brass inlet
- Polished nickel plated filler neck (Brass and Chrome available upon request)
- Cast stay rod guide and hinge holder
- Painted flat black to aid in heat exchange
- Made in the USA with 100% North American sourced parts and materials (yes, even the lead)
We make to order. Please allow adequate time for us to build.
Build time estimates [Feb 2025]
Brass/Black Model Ts
Our longstanding foundry (supplier) closed and all production was shifted to a neighboring foundry. Apparently many of the closed foundry's workers were ineligible for rehire by the new foundry due to more aggressive immigration enforcement and the union has no employees to provide. As of 2-20-25, we should receive castings in March 2025 and can resume production then.
In the interim, we have been working with our one-off foundry to have pattern boxes made and these are trickling in in smaller batches and we will produce what we can.
Model As 5-6 weeks
Heater cores ~6 weeks
Model A and 32 Ford Street rods 6 weeks
Common street rods ~12-15 weeks
Tricky customs & complicated restorations ~16 weeks months
We appreciate your patience as we continue to recruit and train new fabricators and manage the labor shortfall our country has been experiencing.
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