bummer I had a repro one ordered thru them
GlenRay Radiators in Wausau WI is going into retirement.
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Yes they are retiring, just talked to them. My radiator is being built though should be done in a week. They are not taking any more orders. He said he will be on here to address the issue.
I know that he had repop Chrysler tank tops. It would be great if we knew who made them.
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Greeting guys,
While I am going to retire, all orders in now and restorations here WILL get finished. I am in talks with 3 different places about buying out the reproduction radiator business. Along with that, the restoration part. I will train the new ownwer on how to restore one correctly as I see it, so there will be some down time, the buisness will live on. As soon as something is concrete, I will post an update onb time table and owners. THANKS for all the kind words!! I have loved doing this for the past 35 years.
Bob
While I am going to retire, all orders in now and restorations here WILL get finished. I am in talks with 3 different places about buying out the reproduction radiator business. Along with that, the restoration part. I will train the new ownwer on how to restore one correctly as I see it, so there will be some down time, the buisness will live on. As soon as something is concrete, I will post an update onb time table and owners. THANKS for all the kind words!! I have loved doing this for the past 35 years.
Bob
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Enjoy your retirement, all the guys here rave about your service.
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Did an excellent job on mine, glad I went with such a reputable group of people. Thanks.
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I hope you enjoy your retirement. I retired in May and love it.
I had a few radiators done by you over the years.
I remember on my last one, you just sent it out when you finished it. (70 Swinger 340)
Then you called me to let me know it was coming prior to payment.
Class Act!
I had a few radiators done by you over the years.
I remember on my last one, you just sent it out when you finished it. (70 Swinger 340)
Then you called me to let me know it was coming prior to payment.
Class Act!
Enjoy your retirement Bob, I pulled the pin August 1st and it’s been wonderful…
I heard this on FBBO yesterday.
This business of not being able to get parts professionally repaired or replaced is only going to increase as all the old-school guys start falling off their perch.....the younger generation are not interested in taking on that sort of work.
I was lucky to find a few great guys here - stainless fabricator & welder, aluminum tank manufacturer....gear cutters etc..... there are still a few talented people around.
My advice is if you need parts restoring that you need to farm out - get it done sooner rather than waiting.....there will come a day when nobody can help you.
I was lucky to find a few great guys here - stainless fabricator & welder, aluminum tank manufacturer....gear cutters etc..... there are still a few talented people around.
My advice is if you need parts restoring that you need to farm out - get it done sooner rather than waiting.....there will come a day when nobody can help you.
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Thanks Bob for all that you do. I know everyone here appreciates you and your work. You’ve done 2 radiators (and a couple heater cores) for me over the years (most recently 1 for my Duster) and they were absolutely works of art. I hope you enjoy your retirement. Thanks again!
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Thanks Bob, enjoy your retirement. I and everyone else you've done work for will certainly miss you, but I'm sure you've earned it.
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Enjoy you upcoming retirement, you've earned it
I hope the quality & class continues too
I hope the quality & class continues too
Can you link the thread?I heard this on FBBO yesterday.
The best dam radiator shop I’ve ever had dealings with ... top notch and highly recommended. The new owner has a lot to live up to... Best wishes to you on your retirement! I do understand you got to get away sometime..
You’ve always been worth the wait and price!
You’ve always been worth the wait and price!
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It really is a dying art. Good radiator shops are going the way of the dodo bird. It's a damn shame nobody steps up to fill the void.
Repairing or custom-building radiators is not a backyard operation....unless of course your backyard contains a Radiator Shop.
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