NSW Corvettes

Technical Tips => Radiators - Cooling => Topic started by: TIPPA on July 16, 2005, 05:41:43 PM

Title: RADIATORS
Post by: TIPPA on July 16, 2005, 05:41:43 PM
When someone does the right thing by you i believe in returning the favour... so here's a wrap:
My C3's radiator L/H tank cracked at the top radiator hose fitting. On removal i found the core cooling tubes were corroding at the side plates. I got a quote for a new core and tanks to be reconditioned. Shayne reminded me that club member Fred runs a radiator shop...
I gave him a call, gave him the measurements over the phone and took it in to work the next morning.
Fred organised for it to be picked up, and reconditioned it incl. a new core and repaired my heater core too ALL IN ONE DAY. He then packaged it and it arrived via courier at my front door the next day.
Absolutely fantastic service :22 and he looked after me with the cost too, coming in more than TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS cheaper than others i called.
Thankyou very much Fred.
So i can highly recommend Fred's business: SOUTHERN SUBURBS RADIATOR SERVICE.
(his add is in our club magazine too)
Title: RADIATORS
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on July 16, 2005, 05:53:59 PM
It's refreshing to hear that there is still some good old fashioned service out there.  Thanks for lettings us know and hats off to Fred.

So any news on how your brakes are going?  Did you find the problem?
Title: RADIATORS
Post by: MJ427 on July 16, 2005, 07:14:24 PM
fred mr cold 70 also did my radiator and did a excellent job in recondition it deffently worth a call
Title: RADIATORS
Post by: TIPPA on July 16, 2005, 08:45:37 PM
So any news on how your brakes are going?  Did you find the problem? [/quote]
Haven't had a look yet mate- doubt it would be a brand new master cylinder sucking air- my guess is the rebuilt calipers. Fred mentioned with my new stainless caliper sleeves i need stainless pistons... my corroded aluminium ones were replaced with new ally ones so maybe wear has produced swarf that has cut the seals... still not sure why there are no external brake fluid leaks yet its let air into the system... must be the chevron (pressure) seals not doing their job. I'll put a post up when i find the prob.:}
Title: RADIATORS
Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on July 17, 2005, 02:05:47 AM
FRED WHO????? ....IS THAT THE BLOKE WHO DOESNT EVEN OWN A VETTE....AND OWNS AN IMPORT???? What would he know about Vett Radiators......heheheheheheheheh.......... I suppose he's OK!!!!!!!!
Title: RADIATORS
Post by: MR 69ER on July 19, 2005, 08:12:54 PM
Your right 69DR he's that old bloke that used to own that beautiful 70 coupe. What was his name again???????:20:20:20:20:20:20:20:20
Title: RADIATORS
Post by: MJ427 on July 19, 2005, 08:47:55 PM
;41
Title: RADIATORS
Post by: Vette Obsessed on July 19, 2005, 09:04:15 PM
I'll have to back up TIPPA's comments.  Every time we have called on Fred for radiator work the service has been above and beyond the call - and always with a smile. (http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/red_90//thumbsup.gif) (http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/red_90//cheers2.gif)
Title: RADIATORS
Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on July 19, 2005, 11:32:33 PM
YEA BUT..........FRED WHO?????
Title: RADIATORS
Post by: Brutus on July 27, 2005, 02:58:39 AM
Another of Fred's satisfied customers here too. Highly recommended.
Title: RADIATORS
Post by: MR 69ER on July 27, 2005, 09:30:29 AM
Yeah alright we get it but WHO's this FRED GUY????????
Title: RADIATORS
Post by: MJ427 on July 27, 2005, 10:10:35 PM
he dont own a vet does he so i doubt we would want to know him
Title: RADIATORS
Post by: Vette Obsessed on July 28, 2005, 08:42:23 AM
Quote
Originally posted by MJ427
he dont own a vet does he so i doubt we would want to know him


Seems with all the "Who is Fred" posts nobody knows him anyway...;39
Title: RADIATORS
Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on July 28, 2005, 10:00:43 PM
Are you talking about "Fred The Slow Driving, Import Driving, Non Vett Driving" Bloke that makes Radiators???????......Dont know him!!!!!!!!
Title: RADIATORS
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on August 13, 2005, 02:57:48 PM
I think there picking on you Fred ;39
Title: RADIATORS
Post by: hot 70 on August 30, 2005, 07:15:31 PM
it;s quite obvious that the RAT PACK does,nt let go have i upset them in the past? is it something that i said ? have they heard something second hand demoralising their three plus one combination nearly extinct  RAT PACK if this be the case then they can rely on my ever faithfull devotion to the end LONG LIVE THE MEECES
Title: RADIATORS
Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on August 30, 2005, 10:25:46 PM
Yea BUT WHO are you! Last I heard your name was CARL?