Progress update

[Joe Flanagan]

I called the radiator shop today and they told me my radiator was in the paint booth. I couldn't believe it. I had no idea they were going to paint it. When I went to go pick it up they told me it had several leaks, which they fixed. He pointed out to me a place where the lower hose attaches, another leak along a seam of the tank on top, two leaks around a pair of rivets, and another along a seam at the bottom. They cleaned it out (said they used some kind of acid) and pressure tested it and told me it flows well. $65 for the whole thing, which I thought was good considering the guy had to solder all those leaks.

I also continued working on my ignition switch. What a PITA that was. Couldn't get one of the nuts off one of the terminals and had to grab one end with pliers while I tried to turn the nut. These terminals are made of copper and of course I mangled the threads. Had to go out and find a 10-32 die to restore the threads. Went all over the place looking until I found one at Home Depot. So the switch is back together, the wire that goes through the armored cable has been soldered back in, the key works nicely and tomorrow I'll install that. Then the radiator and hoses, a few other minor items, and then maybe she'll start up.

[Don Coatney]

I called the radiator shop today and they told me my radiator was in the paint booth. .

Over the years I have used several radiator repair shops. Not one has ever told me they have a "paint booth". However the paint on almost every radiator I have had repaired has wet paint on it when I pick it up.

[P-12 Tommy]

I had the radiator recored on my '66 Charger and they painted mine too. It sounds like you're close to gettin 'er on the road. Good for you Joe!

Tom

[Joe Flanagan]

This place does starters, alternators, and radiators. They did my generator and put it in a blast cabinet and then painted it. I couldn't believe it was the same generator. I think they have a contract with the local transit system here. I have seen some massive starters, etc. coming out of there, all freshly painted. Lots of them, too.

[BobT-47P15]

Supposedly there is a certain type of paint that's best for radiators, so

I've been told. I guess that's what the shops use. I've often simply

sprayed them with a rattle can, and can't recall ever having a problem

with overheating.

[PatS....]

A quick coat of paint does wonders for PR and costs very little. Just good business.

Looking forward to your first start-up, Joe. I've got my fingers crossed for you!