Re: [Chevelle-list] new radiator

2006-06-24 Thread Mike Holleman



I bought my Ron Davis rad about three years ago. 
Dual 12" fans, fully shrouded with trans cooler and catch can, right at a 
thousand. No regrets.
Mike

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Clint Hooper 
  
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 8:37 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new 
  radiator
  
  Herb Lumpp bought his RD set-up more than a year 
  ago and if I remember correctly,it was around $900. A top of the line 
  Alumitech radiator with Spal fans & aluminum shroud is $860. If I had 
  my choice,I'd spend the extra $100 and get the Ron Davis. If you don't need 
  the custom shroud and Spal fans w/relays,you can probably get by for around 
  $600-650.
  Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino protourerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htmhttp://www.lateral-g.net/members/hooper/"You 
  may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a pile of 
  brass."
  
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Well less than a year ago that radiator was somewhere around 650 
bucks.Does anyone else build one that is close to looks and 
performance?
Larry 
(Z)
  
  

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Re: [Chevelle-list] new radiator

2006-06-24 Thread Clint Hooper



Herb Lumpp bought his RD set-up more than a year 
ago and if I remember correctly,it was around $900. A top of the line 
Alumitech radiator with Spal fans & aluminum shroud is $860. If I had 
my choice,I'd spend the extra $100 and get the Ron Davis. If you don't need the 
custom shroud and Spal fans w/relays,you can probably get by for around 
$600-650.
Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino protourerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htmhttp://www.lateral-g.net/members/hooper/"You 
may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a pile of 
brass."

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  From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Well less than a year ago that radiator was somewhere around 650 
  bucks.Does anyone else build one that is close to looks and performance?
  Larry 
  (Z)


Re: [Chevelle-list] new radiator

2006-06-24 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY



Well less than a year ago that radiator was somewhere around 650 bucks.Does 
anyone else build one that is close to looks and performance?
Larry 
(Z)


Re: [Chevelle-list] new radiator

2006-06-24 Thread Dale








How do you
spell that sound when you put your tongue between your lips and make like a
fart? - LOL  Bummer – guess he has all the business he can handle.



Dale McIntosh 
1967
Chevelle Reference CD! 
http://www.chevellecd.com 
ACES #1709/TC
Gold #92 











From:
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radiator



 



I found out that Ron Davis barely offers
a dealer discount and isn't interested in any group purchases. Sorry,guys.





Clint Hooper
H&H Custom,owner
1969 El Camino protourer
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
http://www.lateral-g.net/members/hooper/
"You may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a
pile of brass."







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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 





 





Hi Clint..





I'd be interested in the group
purchase..I'll be replacing mine at some point, might as well do it now... I'll
watch to see what you find out.





Thanks,    Tom P












Re: [Chevelle-list] new radiator

2006-06-24 Thread Clint Hooper



I found out that Ron Davis barely offers a dealer discount and isn't 
interested in any group purchases. Sorry,guys.
Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino protourerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htmhttp://www.lateral-g.net/members/hooper/"You 
may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a pile of 
brass."

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  From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  
  Hi Clint..
  I'd be interested in the group purchase..I'll be replacing mine at some 
  point, might as well do it now... I'll watch to see what you find out.
  Thanks,    Tom P


Re: [Chevelle-list] new radiator

2006-06-23 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY



Clint:
Thanks!!! Count me in if there is a group purchase. 
Larry 
(Z)


Re: [Chevelle-list] new radiator

2006-06-23 Thread NtOwlPro



Hi Clint..
I'd be interested in the group purchase..I'll be replacing mine at some 
point, might as well do it now... I'll watch to see what you find out.
Thanks,    Tom P


Re: [Chevelle-list] new radiator

2006-06-23 Thread Clint Hooper



You get what you pay for,Larry. That set-up is 
definitely top of the line. I plan on buying it for my car too,when I get to 
that point.
There's been talk on the Pro-Touring.com site about 
a possible group purchase on Ron Davis products. I'll see what I can find 
out.
Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino protourerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htmhttp://www.lateral-g.net/members/hooper/"You 
may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a pile of 
brass."

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  From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Dale:
  It will be going into my 65 Chevelle 454 with 4L80E. Thanks for the 
  info.
      
  Larry (Z)
  Here is the link:
  aluminum 
  radiator picture gallery from Ron Davis aluminum radiators
   This would be with built-in trans cooler and here is the 
  specs:
   
  
  '64-'65 Chevelle / El Camino / Impala 
  
  

2 rows of 1" wide tubes

Dual 13" Spal electric 
fans

3420 CFM

 Aluminum 
  shroud


Re: [Chevelle-list] new radiator

2006-06-22 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY



Dale:
It will be going into my 65 Chevelle 454 with 4L80E. Thanks for the 
info.
    
Larry (Z)
Here is the link:
aluminum radiator 
picture gallery from Ron Davis aluminum radiators
 This would be with built-in trans cooler and here is the specs:
 

'64-'65 Chevelle / El Camino / Impala


  
  2 rows of 1" wide tubes
  
  Dual 13" Spal electric fans
  
  3420 CFM
  
   Aluminum 
shroud


Re: [Chevelle-list] new radiator

2006-06-22 Thread Dale








I would suspect
it depends on what the specs of the radiator are and what it’s going in,
neither of which are mentioned.  Two 1-inch tube crossflow, 3 tube,
what?  What vehicle?  Does seem a bit high though when you can get a good
PRC from http://www.streetrodstuff.com/Products/157/
for $398 w/o cooler and $50 more with cooler and they’ll built it to your
specs.  I had one in my 67 and it worked very well.  http://dalesplace.com/images/chevelle/p001472.jpg


 



Dale McIntosh 
1967
Chevelle Reference CD! 
http://www.chevellecd.com 
ACES #1709/TC
Gold #92 











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Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006
11:05 PM
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Subject: [Chevelle-list] new
radiator



 



have
prices gone up that much in the last year ? Just got a quote and reply from Ron
Davis for a radiator:





 







I
like to use the cooler in the radiator in most applications and used as a
primary in a 2 cooler set-up for race and towing applications.  Your cost
for the one with the transmission cooler in it is $985.97 and with-out is
$916.57, both radiators are plus shipping.





 



 Thank
You,

Bill Williamson
Ron Davis Racing Products, Inc.
7334 North 108th Avenue
Glendale, AZ.
85307
Tel- 623-877-5000 Ext.16
Fax- 623-877-5001
www.rondavisradiators.com










[Chevelle-list] new radiator

2006-06-22 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY



have prices gone up that much in the last year ? Just got a quote and reply 
from Ron Davis for a radiator:
 

I like to use the cooler in the radiator in 
most applications and used as a primary in a 2 cooler set-up for race and towing 
applications.  Your cost for the one with the transmission cooler in it is 
$985.97 and with-out is $916.57, both radiators are plus shipping.
 
 Thank You,Bill WilliamsonRon Davis Racing 
Products, Inc.7334 North 108th AvenueGlendale, AZ. 85307Tel- 
623-877-5000 Ext.16Fax- 
623-877-5001www.rondavisradiators.com


RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-17 Thread Herb Lumpp
Hi Phil,

I want to get one of Ron's rads for the Vette, so when you and Bob place
your orders tell them I sent you!  No I'm not on commission but maybe I'll
get a discount. :)

Herb Lumpp
http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/



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 You're right Herb.  Carol is the coolest!
Good to hear your story and thanks for all the info.  After I spoke to you
in North East I got some data off the RDR website.  Gave it to Bob Wilcox
and we're both in contact with RDR's.  I probably will go with one when I
change to an aluminum rad this winter.  Your pictures didn't hurt my
decision either.  You're not on commission are you?  Let us know how it
cools and if it does what you want it to.  Purty is one thing.  Cooling is
another!
Thanks again.

Phil G.  65 SS


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Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-17 Thread PLGChevelle65
In a message dated 7/16/2003 7:49:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
writes:

> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Clint Hooper
> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 5:57 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
> 
> 
> Permit me to ask the obvious dumb question as to what other two radiators
> have you had and why were you dissatisfied with them? Just curious,plus I
> might not want to make the same mistakes, if that's what they were, Herb.
> BTW,that's a beautiful set-up you bought from RD. If it cools as good as it
> looks, your cooling problems should be over.
> Clint Hooper
> LT5 Registry Director
> http://www.LT5Registry.net/
> ACES #1650
> http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm
> 
> 
> 
> I hate to bore everyone with this story but I'll try to make it as short as
> possible...
> 
> For quite a while I was using the original 6 cylinder radiator.  A couple
> days before transferring from St. Pete, FL. to Arlington, VA., I decided to
> check the coolant.  While the engine was running, I set the rad cap on top
> of the rad tank.  While I was filling a jug with water, the hood decided to
> slam shut.  When it did, it knocked the rad cap into the engine driven fan
> which then slammed the cap into the radiator core and put a decent size hole
> in it.  Hallelujah, I have a valid excuse to buy that aluminum Griffin
> radiator I've always wanted!
> 
> After I got to VA, I ordered a new Griffin with 1.25" tubes.  Naturally the
> bigger tubes were custom order only and I had to wait 5 or 6 weeks to get
> it.  When it finally arrived I was in a hurry (first mistake) to install it
> but my wife had other plans and I told her it would only take a few minutes
> (second mistake).
> 
> A long time ago when I was upgrading things on my Vette, I switched from an
> engine driven fan to dual electric ZR-1 fans.  Because I hadn't upgraded the
> alternator I had ongoing electrical problems because of the fans.  I
> eventually sorted it all out and the fans now work great.  Anyway, I wanted
> to avoid that problem with the Elky and I chose to use an engine driven fan.
> Because we all know a fan needs a shroud to work right, I ordered a plastic
> reproduction shroud (third mistake).
> 
> In my rush to get my cool Griffin (no pun intended) installed, I didn't
> notice the tight fit between the fan blades and the cheesy shroud (fourth
> mistake).  After everything was in place I jumped in the Elky and fired her
> up.  Less than a minute into the engine running, I hear this very loud
> shriek (kinda like when you drag your fingernails down a chalkboard) and the
> engine stopped running like it seized up.
> 
> Much to my dismay, when I looked under the hood, a couple of the fan blades
> had impaled themselves into the core  Apparently the clearance between
> the fan blade tips and the shroud was too small and when I revved the engine
> (it was cold) the fans blades hit the shroud and bent back into the core so
> hard it killed the engine.
> 
> My wife and I have been together since '91 and she's never gotten mad at me
> before no matter how stupid I was or what I did.  But let me tell you, when
> you destroy a $800 radiator in less than a minute after installing it, I
> don't think "mad" even begins to describe my wife at that moment.
> Definitely not something I want to repeat any time soon!
> 
> Anyway, because I didn't have $800 to blow on another Griffin I opted to
> down grade and I bought a copper/brass Desert Cooler from U.S. Radiators.
> It only cost $400 so it was a deal.  Since my wife is the coolest ever, she
> knew I wasn't happy with the copper radiator and she told me to order
> another aluminum rad if I really wanted it.
> 
> Another $800 later brings us to today - I have a new Ron Davis Racing
> Radiator with a fan shroud and aluminum overflow tank.  Sitting in my garage
> without a home is a Griffin that has been repaired (even though the repair
> is ugly) and a slightly used Desert Cooler.
> 
> So now you're all up to speed on my most costly mistake yet!
> 
> 
> Herb Lumpp
> http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/
> You're right Herb.  Carol is the coolest!  
Good to hear your story and thanks for all the info.  After I spoke to you in North 
East I got some data off the RDR website.  Gave it to Bob Wilcox and we're both in 
contact with RDR's.  I probably will go with one when I change to an aluminum rad this 
winter.  Your pictures didn't hurt my decision either.  You're not on commission are 
you?  Let us know how it cools and if it does what you 

RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread Cutter169


I've got about an 1 1/2" clearance between my fan and raditor with my long
pump. Does your belt system take up some space or do you have a thicker
raditor (mine is 2 3/4" think)?

http://home.comcast.net/~cutter169/rad007.jpg

Ron

My '66 http:http://home.comcast.net/~cutter169/chevelle_page.htm
Team Chevelle #1668
ACES #5205



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Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 7:24 PM
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Looks very nice indeed.  What is the total thickness of the unit from
the front mount to the end of the fans?  Wish I had the room for a setup
like that with a long pump big block. :*(  Just don't have the clearance
for electric fans.
http://www.dalesplace.com/images/chevelle/p001476.jpg

Dale McIntosh


> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Herb Lumpp
> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 7:00 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
>
>
> My new Ron Davis radiator arrived today.  If anyone is
> interested in checking it out...
>
http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/NewRad.htm

I haven't run it yet, but it looks top quality.  All the welds are look
perfect and my fans fit the shroud perfect.  So far I'm very happy with
it, but as always, the final verdict will come after I drive it with the
a/c running on a hot day.


Herb Lumpp
http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/



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Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread Clint Hooper
That Desert Cooler radiator is a decent unit. I know it won't fit my 69 but
what years will it fit besides 1966?
Someone needs to snatch it up at that price.
Clint Hooper
LT5 Registry Director
http://www.LT5Registry.net/
ACES #1650
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From: Herb Lumpp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

> The RD radiator was $500, the shroud was $100, and I also bought an
aluminum
> overflow tank for $89, plus shipping naturally.  All together it was
> $737.79.
> Yes the Desert Cooler is for sale.  Like I said, I paid $400 for it so if
> anyone wants it I wouldn't mind getting $200.
> Herb Lumpp
> http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/



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RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread Herb Lumpp
The RD radiator was $500, the shroud was $100, and I also bought an aluminum
overflow tank for $89, plus shipping naturally.  All together it was
$737.79.

Yes the Desert Cooler is for sale.  Like I said, I paid $400 for it so if
anyone wants it I wouldn't mind getting $200.


Herb Lumpp
http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/



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Sorry,Herb. I forgot you and Carol had told me about the Griffin rad episode
at CB'03.
Next question;did you pay $600 or $800 for the Ron Davis set-up? Is the
Desert Cooler rad for sale,now?
Now I'm left wondering if I could run a Ron Davis rad similiar to yours on
my 69 with a short water pump.
Clint Hooper
LT5 Registry Director
http://www.LT5Registry.net/
ACES #1650
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm


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Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread Clint Hooper
Sorry,Herb. I forgot you and Carol had told me about the Griffin rad episode
at CB'03.
Next question;did you pay $600 or $800 for the Ron Davis set-up? Is the
Desert Cooler rad for sale,now?
Now I'm left wondering if I could run a Ron Davis rad similiar to yours on
my 69 with a short water pump.
Clint Hooper
LT5 Registry Director
http://www.LT5Registry.net/
ACES #1650
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm
- Original Message -
From: Herb Lumpp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> I hate to bore everyone with this story but I'll try to make it as short
as
> possible...
> For quite a while I was using the original 6 cylinder radiator.  A couple
> days before transferring from St. Pete, FL. to Arlington, VA., I decided
to
> check the coolant.  While the engine was running, I set the rad cap on top
> of the rad tank.  While I was filling a jug with water, the hood decided
to
> slam shut.  When it did, it knocked the rad cap into the engine driven fan
> which then slammed the cap into the radiator core and put a decent size
hole
> in it.  Hallelujah, I have a valid excuse to buy that aluminum Griffin
> radiator I've always wanted!
> After I got to VA, I ordered a new Griffin with 1.25" tubes.  Naturally
the
> bigger tubes were custom order only and I had to wait 5 or 6 weeks to get
> it.  When it finally arrived I was in a hurry (first mistake) to install
it
> but my wife had other plans and I told her it would only take a few
minutes
> (second mistake).
>
> A long time ago when I was upgrading things on my Vette, I switched from
an
> engine driven fan to dual electric ZR-1 fans.  Because I hadn't upgraded
the
> alternator I had ongoing electrical problems because of the fans.  I
> eventually sorted it all out and the fans now work great.  Anyway, I
wanted
> to avoid that problem with the Elky and I chose to use an engine driven
fan.
> Because we all know a fan needs a shroud to work right, I ordered a
plastic
> reproduction shroud (third mistake).
>
> In my rush to get my cool Griffin (no pun intended) installed, I didn't
> notice the tight fit between the fan blades and the cheesy shroud (fourth
> mistake).  After everything was in place I jumped in the Elky and fired
her
> up.  Less than a minute into the engine running, I hear this very loud
> shriek (kinda like when you drag your fingernails down a chalkboard) and
the
> engine stopped running like it seized up.
>
> Much to my dismay, when I looked under the hood, a couple of the fan
blades
> had impaled themselves into the core  Apparently the clearance between
> the fan blade tips and the shroud was too small and when I revved the
engine
> (it was cold) the fans blades hit the shroud and bent back into the core
so
> hard it killed the engine.
>
> My wife and I have been together since '91 and she's never gotten mad at
me
> before no matter how stupid I was or what I did.  But let me tell you,
when
> you destroy a $800 radiator in less than a minute after installing it, I
> don't think "mad" even begins to describe my wife at that moment.
> Definitely not something I want to repeat any time soon!
>
> Anyway, because I didn't have $800 to blow on another Griffin I opted to
> down grade and I bought a copper/brass Desert Cooler from U.S. Radiators.
> It only cost $400 so it was a deal.  Since my wife is the coolest ever,
she
> knew I wasn't happy with the copper radiator and she told me to order
> another aluminum rad if I really wanted it.
>
> Another $800 later brings us to today - I have a new Ron Davis Racing
> Radiator with a fan shroud and aluminum overflow tank.  Sitting in my
garage
> without a home is a Griffin that has been repaired (even though the repair
> is ugly) and a slightly used Desert Cooler.
>
> So now you're all up to speed on my most costly mistake yet!
>
>
> Herb Lumpp
> http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/



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RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread Herb Lumpp
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 5:57 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator


Permit me to ask the obvious dumb question as to what other two radiators
have you had and why were you dissatisfied with them? Just curious,plus I
might not want to make the same mistakes, if that's what they were, Herb.
BTW,that's a beautiful set-up you bought from RD. If it cools as good as it
looks, your cooling problems should be over.
Clint Hooper
LT5 Registry Director
http://www.LT5Registry.net/
ACES #1650
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm



I hate to bore everyone with this story but I'll try to make it as short as
possible...

For quite a while I was using the original 6 cylinder radiator.  A couple
days before transferring from St. Pete, FL. to Arlington, VA., I decided to
check the coolant.  While the engine was running, I set the rad cap on top
of the rad tank.  While I was filling a jug with water, the hood decided to
slam shut.  When it did, it knocked the rad cap into the engine driven fan
which then slammed the cap into the radiator core and put a decent size hole
in it.  Hallelujah, I have a valid excuse to buy that aluminum Griffin
radiator I've always wanted!

After I got to VA, I ordered a new Griffin with 1.25" tubes.  Naturally the
bigger tubes were custom order only and I had to wait 5 or 6 weeks to get
it.  When it finally arrived I was in a hurry (first mistake) to install it
but my wife had other plans and I told her it would only take a few minutes
(second mistake).

A long time ago when I was upgrading things on my Vette, I switched from an
engine driven fan to dual electric ZR-1 fans.  Because I hadn't upgraded the
alternator I had ongoing electrical problems because of the fans.  I
eventually sorted it all out and the fans now work great.  Anyway, I wanted
to avoid that problem with the Elky and I chose to use an engine driven fan.
Because we all know a fan needs a shroud to work right, I ordered a plastic
reproduction shroud (third mistake).

In my rush to get my cool Griffin (no pun intended) installed, I didn't
notice the tight fit between the fan blades and the cheesy shroud (fourth
mistake).  After everything was in place I jumped in the Elky and fired her
up.  Less than a minute into the engine running, I hear this very loud
shriek (kinda like when you drag your fingernails down a chalkboard) and the
engine stopped running like it seized up.

Much to my dismay, when I looked under the hood, a couple of the fan blades
had impaled themselves into the core  Apparently the clearance between
the fan blade tips and the shroud was too small and when I revved the engine
(it was cold) the fans blades hit the shroud and bent back into the core so
hard it killed the engine.

My wife and I have been together since '91 and she's never gotten mad at me
before no matter how stupid I was or what I did.  But let me tell you, when
you destroy a $800 radiator in less than a minute after installing it, I
don't think "mad" even begins to describe my wife at that moment.
Definitely not something I want to repeat any time soon!

Anyway, because I didn't have $800 to blow on another Griffin I opted to
down grade and I bought a copper/brass Desert Cooler from U.S. Radiators.
It only cost $400 so it was a deal.  Since my wife is the coolest ever, she
knew I wasn't happy with the copper radiator and she told me to order
another aluminum rad if I really wanted it.

Another $800 later brings us to today - I have a new Ron Davis Racing
Radiator with a fan shroud and aluminum overflow tank.  Sitting in my garage
without a home is a Griffin that has been repaired (even though the repair
is ugly) and a slightly used Desert Cooler.

So now you're all up to speed on my most costly mistake yet!


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RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread Herb Lumpp
Good point!  I'm sure Carol will like the way you think.  :)


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Now Herb, I'm sure Carol would never complain about something like that
- as long as the "same thing" you keep spending money on is her!  

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Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread Clint Hooper
Permit me to ask the obvious dumb question as to what other two radiators
have you had and why were you dissatisfied with them? Just curious,plus I
might not want to make the same mistakes,,if that's what they were,Herb.
BTW,that's a beautiful set-up you bought from RD. If it cools as good as it
looks,your cooling problems should be over.
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From: Herb Lumpp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

> Let's see if I can answer everyone's questions/comments in one reply...
> You're all correct, I have a 6 speed so that bung is for the drain
petcock.
> It has two rows of 1" tubes.
> Yes it is "purty" thanks.
> I doubt it will fit a long pump big block since it looks like a tight fit
> with my short pump big block.  I measured the thickness quickly yesterday
> (w/ fans) and I think it was 7.5" overall.  This shroud is about .75" high
> and the shroud I made for the previous setup was almost flush to the core.
> I'm hoping I don't have any clearance issues.  This is the third radiator
in
> less than a year and I'm sure my wife is getting tired of me spending
money
> after money on the same thing...
> I hope it was worth the wait.
> cYa-
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RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread Brad Waller
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>
> I'm hoping I don't have any clearance issues.  This is the 
> third radiator in less than a year and I'm sure my wife is
> getting tired of me spending money after money on the same
> thing...

Now Herb, I'm sure Carol would never complain about something like that
- as long as the "same thing" you keep spending money on is her!  

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RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread Herb Lumpp
Let's see if I can answer everyone's questions/comments in one reply...

You're all correct, I have a 6 speed so that bung is for the drain petcock.

It has two rows of 1" tubes.

Yes it is "purty" thanks.

I doubt it will fit a long pump big block since it looks like a tight fit
with my short pump big block.  I measured the thickness quickly yesterday
(w/ fans) and I think it was 7.5" overall.  This shroud is about .75" high
and the shroud I made for the previous setup was almost flush to the core.
I'm hoping I don't have any clearance issues.  This is the third radiator in
less than a year and I'm sure my wife is getting tired of me spending money
after money on the same thing...

I hope it was worth the wait.

cYa-

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Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
Herb:
looks real good. I am really interested in one for my car. very sanitary unit.
 Larry (Z)


Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread DonnieG67
Herb, 

Does this have the 1/2" or 1" tubes running through it??

Donnie

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Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread Wayne
Dang , that's one Fine looking Radiator and the fan shroud fits like a
glove. I like the fact the front mounting flange has no pre drilled mounting
holes , so you can use your original support holes with the new radiator...

Wayne
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> My new Ron Davis radiator arrived today.  If anyone is interested in
> checking it out...
>
> http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/NewRad.htm
>
> I haven't run it yet, but it looks top quality.  All the welds are look
> perfect and my fans fit the shroud perfect.  So far I'm very happy with
it,
> but as always, the final verdict will come after I drive it with the a/c
> running on a hot day.
>
>
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RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread Bill Vander Werf
I believe that bung is for the drain petcock. Herb doesn't have an
automatic trans in his car.

Bill Vander Werf


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Herb

Nice radiator. Looks like something that will get too dirty.But then on
the 
other hand with everything nice and shinny, it's probably real easy to
wash off!

 But where the heck is the "other" bung for the oil cooler hidden. I see
1 on 
the lower right, but where is the other one hiding?

Just wondering

Bill C



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RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread Dale McIntosh
I'm thinking that's probably the drain cock since Herb has a 6-speed I
believe.

Dale McIntosh


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> 
> Herb
> 
> Nice radiator. Looks like something that will get too 
> dirty.But then on the 
> other hand with everything nice and shinny, it's probably 
> real easy to wash off!
> 
>  But where the heck is the "other" bung for the oil cooler 
> hidden. I see 1 on 
> the lower right, but where is the other one hiding?
> 
> Just wondering
> 
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Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread WCross9844
Herb

Nice radiator. Looks like something that will get too dirty.But then on the 
other hand with everything nice and shinny, it's probably real easy to wash off!

 But where the heck is the "other" bung for the oil cooler hidden. I see 1 on 
the lower right, but where is the other one hiding?

Just wondering

Bill C

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Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread Mike Holleman
Herb, She's real purty.
Mike
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> My new Ron Davis radiator arrived today.  If anyone is interested in
> checking it out...
>
> http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/NewRad.htm
>
> I haven't run it yet, but it looks top quality.  All the welds are look
> perfect and my fans fit the shroud perfect.  So far I'm very happy with
it,
> but as always, the final verdict will come after I drive it with the a/c
> running on a hot day.
>
>
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Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread Dave Corgill
At 09:00 PM 07/15/2003 -0400, you wrote:
My new Ron Davis radiator arrived today.  If anyone is interested in
checking it out...
http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/NewRad.htm

I haven't run it yet, but it looks top quality.  All the welds are look
perfect and my fans fit the shroud perfect.  So far I'm very happy with it,
but as always, the final verdict will come after I drive it with the a/c
running on a hot day.
WOW! Send pics when you get it installed, wonder if that would all
fit fans & all in my 66 Elky with long pump?
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Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-15 Thread J. Brady
Now that's sharp Herb!  Looks like it was worth the
wait!

Jim

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--- Herb Lumpp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> My new Ron Davis radiator arrived today.  If anyone
> is interested in
> checking it out...
> 
> http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/NewRad.htm
> 
> I haven't run it yet, but it looks top quality.  All
> the welds are look
> perfect and my fans fit the shroud perfect.  So far
> I'm very happy with it,
> but as always, the final verdict will come after I
> drive it with the a/c
> running on a hot day.
> 
> 
> Herb Lumpp
> http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/
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> 
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RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-15 Thread Dale McIntosh
Looks very nice indeed.  What is the total thickness of the unit from
the front mount to the end of the fans?  Wish I had the room for a setup
like that with a long pump big block. :*(  Just don't have the clearance
for electric fans.
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> 
> My new Ron Davis radiator arrived today.  If anyone is 
> interested in checking it out...
> 
http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/NewRad.htm

I haven't run it yet, but it looks top quality.  All the welds are look
perfect and my fans fit the shroud perfect.  So far I'm very happy with
it, but as always, the final verdict will come after I drive it with the
a/c running on a hot day.


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[Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-15 Thread Herb Lumpp
My new Ron Davis radiator arrived today.  If anyone is interested in
checking it out...

http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/NewRad.htm

I haven't run it yet, but it looks top quality.  All the welds are look
perfect and my fans fit the shroud perfect.  So far I'm very happy with it,
but as always, the final verdict will come after I drive it with the a/c
running on a hot day.


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