Hi all:
Went to this site. The 4 core radiator (RDR-42) looks like what I need.
Question: It staes that it is for the '47-'53 Chevy AD. I have a '55 1st.
I think they're the same, can any of you confirm? Sounds like a fair price,
for what you get.
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Mark Self
Redlands, CA
'55 1st 5-window 3100
"Sentimental Journey"
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin D. Pennell" <oletwuk@fastrus.com>
To: "Oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>; "Charles Culver"
<sculver@iwl.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2000 6:40 AM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Radiator
> The name "Desert Cooler" was used by one retailer that I spoke with in
> reference to a 4-core heavy duty radiator. There are many out there that
> don't use that specific name. Here's a link for you shoppers.
>
>
http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/dyncat.asp?which=amct36&p1=initial&p2=Rad
> iator+and+Engine+Cooling+Items
>
>
> Yours,
> Kevin P.
> '59 Apache 38/NAPCO
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Charles Culver [mailto:sculver@iwl.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 10:06 PM
> To: Kevin D. Pennell
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Radiator
>
>
> Kevin-
>
> I hear you, brother. Tell me, what exactly is a Desert Cooler radiator,
and
> where can I find one?
>
> Smokey Culver
> '50 3600 5-window (mine)
> '58 Apache (hers)
> League City, Texas
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kevin D. Pennell <oletwuk@fastrus.com>
> To: Jim Cramer <jcramer1@epix.net>; oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 9:26 PM
> Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Radiator
>
>
> >Hi,
> >
> > While attempting to have my own radiator rebuilt, I fell out when
quoted
> a
> >price for a re-core. After the obligatory "Duhhhhhh?", I was told that
> >there are "Original" style cores out there (something about honeycomb?)
and
> >these are "very" expensive. My quote included over 400.00 for the new
core
> >alone, less labor. It "probably" included the cost of the matches
necessary
> >to light the torch used for soldering, an EPA fee for any ozone damage
that
> >could possibly occur in the process of the matches lighting, a disposal
fee
> >for the old core (which HAD to including transportation to an approved
> >dumping ground definitely located at least 7 states away) and a Foo-Foo
can
> >of paint or two to dress it up as well, plus the rental of a climate
> >controlled dust free paint booth to ensure a purrrrfect job of painting
> with
> >the foo-foo can, among other things...
> >
> > My truck "IS" a 100 point truck, though the 100 points I'm referring to
> >are all references to things that are broken or rusted! Since I'm simply
> >trying to keep the old girl alive and in no way am considering a
> restoration
> >at this point, I opted for a "Desert Cooler" radiator which fits great,
and
> >works very well. No complaints. Several hundred dollars cheaper, and
she
> >does just fine, thank you...
> >
> >Yours,
> >Kevin P.
> >'59 Apache 38/NAPCO
>
>
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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