Whoops ! wrong ad . try http://www.griffinrad.com sorry
Connie Dodd wrote:
> Try Griffin Radiator
> 100 Hurricane road , Piedmont SC 29673
> 864-845-5000 800-722-3723
> fax864-845-5001- e-mail:griffinrad@aol.com
> These guys macke repo.rads. for chevy trucks 1936 to1959
> you can get alum. copper or brass.
> They also make all NASCAR rad......
>
> CW Dodd
> Mister Mean
> 56--3200
>
> Mark Self wrote:
>
> > 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
> > >
> >
> > 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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