I believe the Desert Cooler is made by US Radiator. I have one in my truck
and it seems to work fine here in south Texas. They advertise in the truck
magazines. I bought mine directly from them but I also think you can get
them through Chevy Duty and others.
Terry Stellman
1949 3600
Missouri City, Texas
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Self [SMTP:markself@discover.net]
> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2000 8:36 AM
> To: Kevin D. Pennell; Jim Cramer; oletrucks
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Radiator
>
> Okay, Kevin, I'll bite. What's a "Desert Cooler" radiator? I also am
> looking for a good price on a good radiator , to keep my oletruck from
> overheating, here in SoCal.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kevin D. Pennell" <oletwuk@fastrus.com>
> To: "Jim Cramer" <jcramer1@epix.net>; "oletrucks"
> <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 7:43 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
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jim Cramer
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 5:54 PM
> > To: oletrucks
> > Subject: [oletrucks] Radiator
> >
> >
> > I got a price of about $400 to re-core the original radiator out of my
> > 52 GMC. I thought that was a little steep. There are reproduction
> > radiators out there for less than $300. I'm going to be running the
> > stock 228 engine. Does anyone know about the quality of the
> > reproductions? Any other thoughts?
> > Thanks.
> > --
> > Jim Cramer
> > Ephrata, Pa.
> > 52 GMC 1/2 ton
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
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