Re: need help restoring radiator shell

Posted by Larry Jenkins on February 10, 1998 at 16:21:13

In Reply to: need help restoring radiator shell
posted by doug handran on February 09, 1998 at 21:01:54

: The radiator shell on my 1930 Murray Sedan has a few dings and
: small tears, but otherwise is in good shape.Does anyone
: have experience making their own repairs of this sort?I am
: primarily interested in knowing if the shell can be welded.
: If so, what alloy of Mig wire and type of gas are most appropriate?
: Finally, does anyone know of a company or individual that
: restores the shells?Is there a ballpark figure for
: the cost of this type of work?Thanks for any help.Doug Handran
Hi Doug.
The best method for welding the stainless shells is the Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) method.It uses a non-consumable tungsten rod and the 300 series non-magnetic stainless rods for the filler material.Good TIG welders with experience repairing the Model A shells will know what specific 300 series number rod to use to match the "color" of Henry's material.Believe it was called "Allegheny Rustless Steel", and had a distinct coloration all it's own.
After the shell is TIG welded by an expert, there is virtually no discoloration at all, and very little hand work is required.
Larry Jenkins

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