Swing Radiator in Texas

[Tom Warner]

Henry if you want to see pics of my swing radiator for the 1982 FC35
that I did go to http://tinyurl.com/lw2wk

tom warner
vernon center,NY
1985 PT 40




At 01:14 AM 8/31/2006, you wrote:
>Chuck. I'd appreciate any pics but don't work too hard finding them. I
>hope to take a trip up your way in the next 60 days and will contact you
>to see if you're available then. Tom Warner wrote to me saying that a
>lot of hastle can be saved, with the hydraulic lines, by installing a
>Hayden transmission cooler. Thanks. henry@... , 1979 FC
>35, Austin, Tx.

[Mike Hohnstein]

Or you can use dry break hydraulic quick disconnect fittings and save the hassle
of stowing and the chance of abrasion damage to excessively long lengths of
hose. 3/4" NPT is the size and the cost is reasonable.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: Henry F. Claeys
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 12:14 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Swing Radiator in Texas


Chuck. I'd appreciate any pics but don't work too hard finding them. I
hope to take a trip up your way in the next 60 days and will contact you
to see if you're available then. Tom Warner wrote to me saying that a
lot of hastle can be saved, with the hydraulic lines, by installing a
Hayden transmission cooler. Thanks. henry@... , 1979 FC
35, Austin, Tx.

Chuck Wheeler wrote:
> I modifies my radiator to swing about two years ago. It took about a week
> working on and off after work. The way I did mine required three welds. I
> cut the pieces, lined everything up, and a friend stopped by with his welder
> and welded it up. I used one 1000lb gate hinge. If I need to remove the
> radiator I can drain it, remove the hoses, and lift it off. (well two of us
> can lift it off anyway!) I posted some pictures, but I think they
> disappeared when the site splintered. If you are interested I will dig them
> up. If you get to Fort Worth stop by and I will show it to you. It took
> longer to correctly route the hoses and Hydraulic lines that to make the
> radiator swing.
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> - Chuck Wheeler -
> 82 FC 31 SB
> Fort Worth, TX
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> From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Henry F. Claeys
> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:03 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Swing Radiator in Texas
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> (1) Where's the closest place to Austin, Texas that I can go to have a
> swing radiator put on my 1979 FC 35? (2) Is there anyone that offers
> mobile service, like Fullenwider, who would come to Austin to install
> the swing radiator? (3) Is it possible to purchase the parts and have
> them installed locally? If so, where can I purchase the parts? (4)
> Any input/ideas appreciated. Thanks. Henry Claeys, Austin, Texas.
> Cell, 1.888.745.1439; E-mail, henry@henryfclaeys.
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[Henry F. Claeys]

Chuck. I'd appreciate any pics but don't work too hard finding them. I
hope to take a trip up your way in the next 60 days and will contact you
to see if you're available then. Tom Warner wrote to me saying that a
lot of hastle can be saved, with the hydraulic lines, by installing a
Hayden transmission cooler. Thanks. henry@... , 1979 FC
35, Austin, Tx.

Chuck Wheeler wrote:
> I modifies my radiator to swing about two years ago. It took about a week
> working on and off after work. The way I did mine required three welds. I
> cut the pieces, lined everything up, and a friend stopped by with his welder
> and welded it up. I used one 1000lb gate hinge. If I need to remove the
> radiator I can drain it, remove the hoses, and lift it off. (well two of us
> can lift it off anyway!) I posted some pictures, but I think they
> disappeared when the site splintered. If you are interested I will dig them
> up. If you get to Fort Worth stop by and I will show it to you. It took
> longer to correctly route the hoses and Hydraulic lines that to make the
> radiator swing.
>
> - Chuck Wheeler -
> 82 FC 31 SB
> Fort Worth, TX
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> _____
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> From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Henry F. Claeys
> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:03 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Swing Radiator in Texas
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> (1) Where's the closest place to Austin, Texas that I can go to have a
> swing radiator put on my 1979 FC 35? (2) Is there anyone that offers
> mobile service, like Fullenwider, who would come to Austin to install
> the swing radiator? (3) Is it possible to purchase the parts and have
> them installed locally? If so, where can I purchase the parts? (4)
> Any input/ideas appreciated. Thanks. Henry Claeys, Austin, Texas.
> Cell, 1.888.745.1439; E-mail, henry@henryfclaeys.
> com
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[Henry F. Claeys]

Thanks Mike. henry@...

Mike Hohnstein wrote:
> Or you can use dry break hydraulic quick disconnect fittings and save the
hassle of stowing and the chance of abrasion damage to excessively long lengths
of hose. 3/4" NPT is the size and the cost is reasonable.
> MH
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Henry F. Claeys
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 12:14 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Swing Radiator in Texas
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> Chuck. I'd appreciate any pics but don't work too hard finding them. I
> hope to take a trip up your way in the next 60 days and will contact you
> to see if you're available then. Tom Warner wrote to me saying that a
> lot of hastle can be saved, with the hydraulic lines, by installing a
> Hayden transmission cooler. Thanks. henry@... , 1979 FC
> 35, Austin, Tx.
>
> Chuck Wheeler wrote:
> > I modifies my radiator to swing about two years ago. It took about a week
> > working on and off after work. The way I did mine required three welds. I
> > cut the pieces, lined everything up, and a friend stopped by with his
welder
> > and welded it up. I used one 1000lb gate hinge. If I need to remove the
> > radiator I can drain it, remove the hoses, and lift it off. (well two of
us
> > can lift it off anyway!) I posted some pictures, but I think they
> > disappeared when the site splintered. If you are interested I will dig
them
> > up. If you get to Fort Worth stop by and I will show it to you. It took
> > longer to correctly route the hoses and Hydraulic lines that to make the
> > radiator swing.
> >
> > - Chuck Wheeler -
> > 82 FC 31 SB
> > Fort Worth, TX
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> > _____
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> > From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Henry F. Claeys
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:03 PM
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Swing Radiator in Texas
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> > (1) Where's the closest place to Austin, Texas that I can go to have a
> > swing radiator put on my 1979 FC 35? (2) Is there anyone that offers
> > mobile service, like Fullenwider, who would come to Austin to install
> > the swing radiator? (3) Is it possible to purchase the parts and have
> > them installed locally? If so, where can I purchase the parts? (4)
> > Any input/ideas appreciated. Thanks. Henry Claeys, Austin, Texas.
> > Cell, 1.888.745.1439; E-mail, henry@henryfclaeys.
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[Curt Sprenger]

Henry,
I'll get busy on this no later the Monday and get the pictures and other
information to you.

Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.



Henry F. Claeys wrote:

> Curt. I have a good friend who's an excellent welder and he'd be happy
> to do the job with some direction. I think that photos and procedures
> would be a great place to start so I'll accept your offer. Thanks.
> Henry Claeys, 1979 FC 35, Austin, Tx. henry@...
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> Curt Sprenger wrote:
> > Henry,
> > Can't help you with the shop approach. But, if you are handy, can cut
> > steel, can weld, you can do it yourself and save at least a $$grand.
> Let
> > me know and I'll point you to the pictures, procedures, etc. to make it
> > happen.
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> > Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
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> >> (1) Where's the closest place to Austin, Texas that I can go to have a
> >> swing radiator put on my 1979 FC 35? (2) Is there anyone that offers
> >> mobile service, like Fullenwider, who would come to Austin to install
> >> the swing radiator? (3) Is it possible to purchase the parts and have
> >> them installed locally? If so, where can I purchase the parts? (4)
> >> Any input/ideas appreciated. Thanks. Henry Claeys, Austin, Texas.
> >> Cell, 1.888.745.1439; E-mail, henry@...
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[Curt Sprenger]

Henry,
I checked on the forum and the diesel and gas FC Swing Radiator
projects, picture, procedures are out there. Click on the link below.

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Wand...%20Pr\
ojects/


Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.

Henry F. Claeys wrote:

> Curt. I have a good friend who's an excellent welder and he'd be happy
> to do the job with some direction. I think that photos and procedures
> would be a great place to start so I'll accept your offer. Thanks.
> Henry Claeys, 1979 FC 35, Austin, Tx. henry@...
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[Tom Warner]

The pictures on the forum are of the swing radiator for my 1982 FC35.
There are more pictures at http://tinyurl.com/lw2wk . Of particular
importance is the length of the lower hose to the length of the steel
elbow on the bottom of the radiator. With the correct ratio as shown
in the picture with the tape measure over the hose, you will be able
to open the radiator 90 degrees to the engine making maintenance
easy. Most of the swing radiators I have seen are only able to open
at less then 45 degrees making entry difficult. Also shown is the
radiator support and the hinge on the left side as well as how the
transmission hoses fold back onto a support I made.

tom Warner
Vernon Center,NY
1095 PT 40


At 11:55 PM 8/31/2006, you wrote:
>Henry,
>I checked on the forum and the diesel and gas FC Swing Radiator
>projects, picture, procedures are out there. Click on the link below.
>
>http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Wand...r%20P\
rojects/
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>Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
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>Henry F. Claeys wrote:
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> > Curt. I have a good friend who's an excellent welder and he'd be happy
> > to do the job with some direction. I think that photos and procedures
> > would be a great place to start so I'll accept your offer. Thanks.
> > Henry Claeys, 1979 FC 35, Austin, Tx. henry@...
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[Curt Sprenger]

Ralph, I've seen these scoops on several units, and not just Bluebirds,
and only when a bus was traveling on the highway. The scoops you have
seen, were they nice clean rounded formed top and bottom ends, or more
home made looking in that the top/bottom did not appear to be stamped,
was perhaps welded?

Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.



Ralph L. Fullenwider wrote:

> Hi Howard:
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> No, I have not seen a swing on a PT. Have to admit though, it would have
> been nice during a couple of fan motor rebuilds.
>
> One idea I have seen though, on a PT, it was a stainless steel scoop,
> about
> 3 1/2 inches for the duct and ran the length of the rear seam vertical of
> the radiator over the louvers. This forced more air flow on the road
> through the rad. I know that when I get a PT, I will be building one
> for mine.
>
> Safe travels,
>
> Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma
> http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm
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