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My January '55 O.S.I. doesn't list the change either. I guess that says it occurred after that date.
My 1/54 Chassis Catalog does list it, and now that I've gone back to look, the TAAD 8290-A is original to all 215 models in '53, and '54s with 223 (keeping in mind this is the 1/54 book so it goes beyond that year as well). Stu
I'll throw some poop on the fire and say I just looked at my 11/54 catalog, and lo and behold there is a listing for 2QC 8290-A, 52-215, 1.5" diameter, and a TAAA 8290-A 53-55 215/223 1.5" diameter, and a TAAD 8290-A 54-55 223 1.57" diameter.
I'll throw some poop on the fire and say I just looked at my 11/54 catalog, and lo and behold there is a listing for 2QC 8290-A, 52-215, 1.5" diameter, and a TAAA 8290-A 53-55 215/223 1.5" diameter, and a TAAD 8290-A 54-55 223 1.57" diameter.
Thanks guys for all the time and effort you put in to answer my question. I am new to the vehicle restoration hobby, and truly appreciate the knowledge, experience, and resources that forum members like you are able to bring to the table to solve a problem for a stranger like me. Thank you all again.
It's embarrassing, but I had the original pipe all along. It was never really missing, I just thought it was. I cleaned it up, painted it, and put it back in my truck after the engine rebuild.
My radiator is a replacement, and it sits higher then the original did. As a result, I had to extend the lower rubber connecting hose a little, spoiling the authentic look I had going on with my original metal radiator tube.
This was my very first thread BTW, and I was so impressed with Stu and Wayne and Number Dummy who were so determined to get to the bottom of my I6 radiator pipe situation. I was too embarrassed at the time to admit that I found my missing original pipe. I have found over the years that people do visit this thread. Hopefully all the good detective work that was done has helped some of our members get the proper pipe for their projects.
It's embarrassing, but I had the original pipe all along. It was never really missing, I just thought it was. I cleaned it up, painted it, and put it back in my truck after the engine rebuild.
My radiator is a replacement, and it sits higher then the original did. As a result, I had to extend the lower rubber connecting hose a little, spoiling the authentic look I had going on with my original metal radiator tube.
This was my very first thread BTW, and I was so impressed with Stu and Wayne and Number Dummy who were so determined to get to the bottom of my I6 radiator pipe situation. I was too embarrassed at the time to admit that I found my missing original pipe. I have found over the years that people do visit this thread. Hopefully all the good detective work that was done has helped some of our members get the proper pipe for their projects.
Jim
It looks good Jim. Not too many people would know. But you're right your thread can help other 6 cylinder owners with missing rad pipe.
And you have an original pipe. It'd be a pain now but you could take it off and have a muffler shop make copies of it.
It looks good Jim. Not too many people would know. But you're right your thread can help other 6 cylinder owners with missing rad pipe.
And you have an original pipe. It'd be a pain now but you could take it off and have a muffler shop make copies of it.
The originals are mandrel bent which gives a tighter bend. Before Ilya let me have his I’d tried to have my buddy Rob bend me one on his exhaust pipe bender. The needed bend was too acute. Stu
...So Stu, you're still on the case! Good for you, and thanks for your willingness to share the great knowledge you have acquired over the years. If you ever have a notion to host another Midwest Truckfest, I'd be interested in attending. Besides the adventure of it all, I would enjoy meeting you and having a look at your Ranger.
You’re welcome anytime. The Ranger isn’t much to look at, but it’s safe, dry, and in one piece. And with some better pieces gathered for it. I’m excited that I think I found one of the hyper rare 15” semi-drop center wheels for it this week. Shipping here from Idaho. Like the one on the rear in my favorite Ranger picture below that Penn Dick first posted.
I didn’t host the Bloomington Truckstock, just helped Rob. But don’t really expect I’ll be sticking my neck out to do one. Stu
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