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1968 Tucker 442 New to Me

Wasn't there a GM commercial where they pulled a sno-cat in? OK Mr "goodwrench", have at it.
 
Think this is the solution: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bci-35100/overview/

When built they used a 55 Chrysler radiator that had 1.750 inlet and outlets. I will have to use an adapter for the outlet to fit the 1.750 and just swap the water neck/thermostat housing to either a 1.250 or 1.50.

Should be a cost effective solution. I believe I can catch the factory mounts worst case add a few tabs on to this flange. Not loving the natural color behind the grill but maybe it will grow on me!
 
Like to thank my western pioneers for making orange the new green here in Massachusetts!

Tucker's will just appear to be going that much slower coming up.

Glad we are all staying tethered to the USA! As for the commander I vote Emmit !
 
North side of the presidential range and wildcat turning white with envy!

Hoping to make winter great again in NH this season.
 

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Nice modern upgrade. Just need to get a different lower hose little paint on the brackets ready to roll.
 

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Nice looking install Mr. Addict. I like the Corvair valve cover springs, they work well to prevent gasket leaking. I wood suggest building a sheet metal box behind the radiator and around the fan. Remember no ram air at Sno-Cat speeds. You can get an idea of how well or rather how not well the fan pulls air through the core by feeling the front of the core or introducing smoke to the air while the engine is running. I guess if it does not over heat, don't bother, but my machines had to work hard and needed good flow through the core.
 
Running nice and cooler than ever. True test will be under load but this is designed for a LS1 350 and looking at the old radiator this has much better cooling. You can feel the air being draw in if you put hand in front.

Very happy either the finished product !
 

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Cool stuff seems to like to have company. The left one is a 71 olypmique that needed a home friend asked me to take in. Another friend recently asked me to go pickup a sled he had been given. His grandfather had a sled down basically in Boston that hasn't run since the Blizzard of 78 sled on right is 72 olympique. He is the second owner.
 

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Running nice and cooler than ever. True test will be under load but this is designed for a LS1 350 and looking at the old radiator this has much better cooling. You can feel the air being draw in if you put hand in front.

Very happy either the finished product !
 

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So stupid me started the cat from outside the cab last night. Was in gear fired off ran me over broke my right leg tib fib three spaces.
 
OUCH! Glad to hear it was not more serious. Last time you'll make that mistake, I bet.

How did you get it to stop?
 
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So stupid me started the cat from outside the cab last night. Was in gear fired off ran me over broke my right leg tib fib three spaces.
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Even though you may not seem lucky right now,you are! Two separate farmers in Minnesota this fall have started there tractors from the ground and both were run over and killed.......... Hope for a fast recovery
 
What!?!? Oh man that is a real bummer but also real glad it wasn't worse. That must have hurt like hell. Good thing someone was around to get it off you.
Hope you have a speedy and complete recovery. :flowers:
 
So happy that it is not worse. You may want to keep post surgery x-rays for TSA when flying. Get well before the snow is gone. Thanks for posting, you have saved many of us from similar situations.
 
Geez, that would HURT. Glad you were not hurt worse. Hope it heals quickly. Best wishes.
 
ouch ouch ouch.

buy a lottery ticket.... You are a lucky one!

need a laugh?......
I watched my Audi model 90 quattro go right through a garage door one day while at a quick lube.... the technician reached through the window and touched the key, that little 5 cyl popped right off and off it went.... no one was hurt and I laughed but the technician was just mystified..
 
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