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redraptor 3.0 #1434392 05/11/13 10:21 AM 05/11/13 10:21 AM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,951 Greenville, PA redraptor OP master
redraptor OP master Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,951 Greenville, PA	After a LONG winter I got some time to improve/finish some stuff on the raptor I didn't get to last year. The PVC cooling pipe thing didn't work out so well. Another member had mentioned he used trampoline pipe so I tried it and it worked out well. The PVC made an excellent template and no leaks so far. Scrapped 2 radiators and got a new one. Went with the quad lamp set up but plugged off the lower buckets.(useless to have lites that low) Added clearence lites I scavaged from another truck. Really wanted to paint the whole truck this year but only did the fenders I replaced. I also picked up another pair of boggers for the rear suitable for trailriding. Had to retire the old paddle wheels.

Re: redraptor 3.0 [Re: redraptor] #1434393 05/11/13 11:32 AM 05/11/13 11:32 AM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida S scratchnfotraction I Live Here
scratchnfotraction I Live Here S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida	SSWWWEEETTTT!!!!! what problems did the pvc pipe have? I used elect. EMT pipe before same way. it had pre-bent sweeping 90* that mad things nice. how much did it add to the the cooling system capacity?

Re: redraptor 3.0 [Re: scratchnfotraction] #1434394 05/11/13 11:51 AM 05/11/13 11:51 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa 340SHORTY Truck Nut
340SHORTY Truck Nut Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa	I wanna make a pass with it !!! I am truckless..

Re: redraptor 3.0 [Re: 340SHORTY] #1434395 05/11/13 08:03 PM 05/11/13 08:03 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,145 plymouth, NH E ejtmopar super stock
ejtmopar super stock E Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,145 plymouth, NH	me too!!

Re: redraptor 3.0 [Re: scratchnfotraction] #1434396 05/12/13 08:41 AM 05/12/13 08:41 AM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,951 Greenville, PA redraptor OP master
redraptor OP master Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,951 Greenville, PA	Quote: SSWWWEEETTTT!!!!! what problems did the pvc pipe have? I used elect. EMT pipe before same way. it had pre-bent sweeping 90* that mad things nice. how much did it add to the the cooling system capacity? Thanks. The problem with PVC is you have to keep the temp below 200 deg. or it will start to sag. The old radiator I had wasn't up to the task even with a 160 stat. Secondly, there wasn't anyway to barb the ends to keep the hoses on. Double clamping worked until you got overtemp. I do recommend using PVC to mock up your routing. I looked seriously at some EMT. The bends were too large for anything I did. My other choice was Summit exhaust tubing with some pre-bent turns. Not sure about capacity. Maybe a gallon.

Re: redraptor 3.0 [Re: 340SHORTY] #1434397 05/12/13 08:47 AM 05/12/13 08:47 AM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,951 Greenville, PA redraptor OP master
redraptor OP master Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,951 Greenville, PA	Quote: I wanna make a pass with it !!! Sure, Larry! Anytime you find yourself in the area.

Re: redraptor 3.0 [Re: redraptor] #1434398 05/12/13 09:42 PM 05/12/13 09:42 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 879 Pennsylvania S scannman70 super stock
scannman70 super stock S Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 879 Pennsylvania	looks great...I need to find me a set of boggers, for my 1970 Jeep truck build...

Re: redraptor 3.0 [Re: scannman70] #1434399 05/13/13 08:27 PM 05/13/13 08:27 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,951 Greenville, PA redraptor OP master
redraptor OP master Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,951 Greenville, PA	Thanks! There's alot of stuff on Pennswoods in your area but I can't afford the time to go. Bought both pairs on craigslist and had to look everyday for months for something decent at a decent price.

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