re:  Does anyone out there have a recommendation for an oil cooler for
my 82 Westy?  Is there a better brand to get?  Is there a prime
location to install it?  I am also assuming that this is just a smart
addition to make, is that right?

First of all, your '82 already has an oil cooler, given my assumption
it's pretty unlikely someone has removed the one it came from the
factory with.  I should think that unless your vehicle sees extremely
hard use, you're fine.  Even then (extremely hard use), just changing
oil more often might be enough.  Synthetic oil helps in hard use
conditions as well.  I'd be surprised if there is independent,
credible data supporting installation of auxiliary coolers.

Kent Christensen
Albuquerque
'81 with rubber floors and vinyl seats