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
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