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Event Coverage ***OKC NATS + Flex Fan Carnage!!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Dan Hay, Apr 6, 2009.

  1. Dan Hay
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    It makes me sick to my stomach to say.. but I might miss the Lonestar Roundup because I decided at the last minute to go to the NSRA event in OKC... That's not a good trade!! I was having a good day on saturday, but on the way back to Norman where I was staying with friends, the flex-fan decided to come apart and take out the radiator.

    So, here are the event pics I took, plus pics of the damage... are there any alliance vendors that can get me a Walker Radiator in less than 2 weeks? Maybe I'm dreamin'...
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  2. Dan Hay
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  3. Dan Hay
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  4. Dan Hay
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    This was an AMAZING clone
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    Thought this was interesting...
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  5. Dan Hay
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  6. Dan Hay
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    And finally....

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  7. Great pictures. Great looking cars.
    Sucks about the radiator.
     
  8. NoSurf
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    Did you damage the tanks at all?

    You might take it to a local radiator repair shop and be able to get it repaired.
     
  9. Dan Hay
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    Tanks are fine. I'm not an expert on what can be repaired and what can't.. but it's worth shot.. especially before dropping $$ on a new one.
     
  10. Malcolm
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    Thanks for the pics, Dan. I hope you get your radiator fixed in time for the Roundup!



    Malcolm
     
  11. 30 Buford
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    Thanks for posting . Boy that stings.
     
  12. great pics , sucks about the radiator hopefully you can have it repaired..
     
  13. okiedokie
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    Sure looks repairable to me. Get it out and to a shop, you can still make Austin. I have admired your car for a long time, looked it over good once again Sat am, hate that happened, but when we drive em, stuff happens. Good luck. Joe
     
  14. blackout
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    Thanks for the pictures, you guys have some impressive cars. The radiator shop can put a new core in there for you.
     
  15. have you pulled it yet??
     
  16. G V Gordon
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    Sucks about the radiator damage.

    Nice pics, the chopped '35 moredoor is a local car. I'll let Mac know someone liked it well enough to snap a pic. lol
     
  17. Dan Hay
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    This is a walker 4 core.... if it is repairable, what will a radiator shop replace it with? Will they get a new core from walker?
     
  18. Dan Hay
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    Not yet... My wife drove up sat. night to pick me up, and we came back sunday morning (fighting NASCAR traffic).. I borrowed our work truck and trailer and headed back up about 6 pm, (race ended, so fighting NASCAR traffic again) got back home and had it unloaded around 1:30 am.
     
  19. I've seen worse repaired!
     
  20. fiftyfiveford
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    Thanks for the pics, I had a non Hamb friendly car in high school, the flex fan let go and a blade went right through the hood.:eek: never found the blade, but left a 10 inch slice in the hood.
     
  21. Dan Hay
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    I've heard of that happening.. Despite the damage it could've been much worse, and I could've been alot farther from home.
     
  22. from the looks of the pic it almost looks like the waterpump bearing failed. I'd replace it since your in there anyways...
     
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  23. cool37
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    Cool picts Thanks!
     
  24. Weasel
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    Flex fans are notrious for cracking at the hub. They should be banned - NEVER use a Flex fan and if you have one - remove it asap.
     
  25. Dan Hay
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    Yeah, that's a definite possibility... since the fan didn't break, but rather it looks like fan pushed forward into the rad... I wasn't able to get the fan off last night because the bent pieces have it wedged against the rad. but that'll be the first thing I check tonight.
     
  26. Hotrod F-1
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    Great pictures! You even got one of my truck. :cool: That sucks about your radiator carnage. I did happen to get a certificate for a Walker Z-AC radiator Sunday.....
     
  27. hot-rod roadster
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    Great pic's, thanks for posting. Sucks bout your radiator. If it's not repairable I think Speedway stocks a pretty good supply of Walker radiators, but the $$$ will probably take your breath away. Good luck, hope you make to the Round-Up. Gary
     
  28. Dan Hay
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    Just wanted thank those of you who are offering to help... looks like the Roundup is a strong possibility! Viva La HAMB!
     
  29. spiffy1937
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    Thanks for the great pictures. Hope you get the car repaired in time for the Roundup!
     
  30. Dan Hay
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    Nuff said!
     

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