HELP: A/C Condenser for 2003 or thereabouts vehicle with rear AC.

[rufusbooth]

I am retrofitting new parts into an old truck. Specifically, an A/C condenser from a 2003 Escalade with rear air into a 73 GMC Jimmy.

Here is the rub, I just ordered a condenser from the 2003 and when it arrived the condenser had a gentle "bow" in it from left to right.if I lay the condenser flat on the ground the center lays on the ground and the left and right hand side are off the ground by about one inch. I am fairly certain that this is shipping damage but I need confirmation. can someone with a similar new model truck confirm that the condenser should indeed be flat? I really appreciate it.

I have never seen a condenser bowed like this but I would like confirmation before calling foul and returning it.

Cheers,

Rufus

P.S. attaching pic for opinions. I am sure it is hammered but never looking under the hood of the newer trucks I am found lacking...

 

[chevyuser74]

id go car shopping and look, but I've put in plenty of condensors and never had one that wasnt flat

 

[rufusbooth]

Thanks for the reply. I agree, I have replaced quite a few but never have I seen one "intensionally" bowed. I sent the sucker back. UPS playing football with parts again.


Rufus