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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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I've posted before about my experience with DeWitt's excellent fan upgrade for the 85-89 TPI cars. Well, while doing yearly maintenance of cleaning out the bucket between the condensor and radiator, I removed the fan and set it on the ground. Guess my new puppy was hungry and decided that the connector and fan wires would be a good snack. I made a call to John @ DeWitts and asked if I could purchase a new connector after explaining my "problem". He said he'd send one out no charge and not to worry. I received the connector today!! So while you can buy cheaper offshore products, you won't be getting a made in the USA product or DeWitts awesome customer service!!! Thanks John, you have a customer for life!!! Anyone looking to do a cooling upgrade, I urge you to look at DeWitts first!!!
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Awesome!!
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I have heard great things about their products and have seen their display at Carlisle. This is a great testimonial.
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I agree, Dewitt's radiator fits with small modifications, comes with proper
instructions, and it keeps the Vette cool. A great looking piece of equipment,
a shame it gets covered up with the shroud.

I know of one vendor it should call Dewitt, and learn from him.
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Wonder if the China mfrs would do the same thing hmm.
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Originally Posted by Widebody
So while you can buy cheaper offshore products, you won't be getting a made in the USA product or DeWitts awesome customer service!!!
It's great to hear stories like this; thanks for sharing.

I'm looking at their site right now ...
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It's highly unusual to find a manufacture that makes a great product and has great service, before and after the sale. Others should note Dewitt's business practices and emulate them.. You won't find a Chinese made product, (and very few US made products) with this kind of service anywhere. I have been using Dewitt's Radiators and fans for years and will continue to support there great company.......WW

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Did John get a new puppy ?
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Did John get a new puppy ?
No, the puppy is now the girlfriend's responsibility
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I picked up a Dewitts. Radiator is quite large, very reassuring on the cooling potential. Anyone know the thread pitch for the inlets on the lower right of it? Metric or standard? It's been a while since I worried about a radiator...
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Originally Posted by 1985 Corvette
Anyone know the thread pitch for the inlets on the lower right of it? Metric or standard? It's been a while since I worried about a radiator...
If you mean the drain port, that's 1/4 npt
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Originally Posted by Tom DeWitt
If you mean the drain port, that's 1/4 npt
An answer straight from the supplier. Thank you!
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Great to hear!
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Definitely great service and great products. I am putting their two core radiator and dual fans into my 84 shroud, they supplied me all the goodies that I needed for this swap. Excellent
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