When I was looking for a radiator I asked about desert coolers and 4 row. I was
told both of these were thicker and could cause problems with fan clearance on a
6. I was told to get a high efficiency radiator instead. I ended up getting a
high efficiency 3 row re-core, you can get a high efficiency 4 row that is the
same thickness as stock but is big $ and maybe overkill.
Grant
50 Chevy 3100
52 GMC 150
Mark Self wrote:
> 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.
>
> ====================
> Mark Self
> Redlands, CA
> '55 1st 5-window 3100
> "Sentimental Journey"
> ====================
>
> ----- 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.
> >
> >
>
> >
> >
> > Yours,
> > Kevin P.
> > '59 Apache 38/NAPCO
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Charles Culver
> > 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
> >
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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