Radiator Restoration

nrjulin · #1 12-21-2006, 06:31 PM

I am looking for someone to restore an original Harrison Raditor to show quality. Mine is in very good condtion and is a great starting point. I have seen the work of my local shops and I am not impressed.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Nils

**Alss** · #2 12-21-2006, 06:39 PM

I did my own..took it to the local shop and had them separate the tanks. Then I took them home and carefully sraightened out the brass as best I could and them had them solder in the new core but NOT paint it. I then finished off the tanks with some filler and painted it mysefl..looks great!!.

ALbert

**WILMASBOYL78** · #3 12-21-2006, 10:03 PM

Contact Wayne Bushey at National Nostalgic Nova..they do great work and can probably help..they are in York, PA 717-252-4192

wilma

CamarosRus · #4 12-21-2006, 10:19 PM

Albert, Given the heat consideration of the radiator what brand/type filler did you use to finish the metakl with.
Also what specific brand/color paint did you use?? Aeresol or from your gun??

Thanks,

**Alss** · #5 12-22-2006, 01:38 AM

Chuck, I just regular body filler..been on the crad for a year now..no problems..it is a very thin coat. Fo paint I used Sherwin WIlliams Akrylid eurothane W/hardener..pitch black is the color..sprayed with my gun. Seems to be holding up very well. I did my 70 this way 5 years ago and it still looks great although I dont drive it much.

ALbert