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Rad cowl strengthening bar - Erich - 31-01-2018
I recall there was a discussion recently about a bar that fits across the back of the radiator and strengthens the cowl. A search doesn't seem to turn up what I recall. I'll note that Chris Gould's Ulster book says that the clearance between the radiator and fan should be 1/8th inch which doesn't seem to allow enough room.
Erich in Seattle
RE: Rad cowl strengthening bar - Ian Williams - 31-01-2018
The bar is arched to clear the fan, I don't have a picture to hand but can take one
RE: Rad cowl strengthening bar - Erich - 31-01-2018
Thank you, Ian. I would like to see it, along with rough dimensions.
Best,
Erich
RE: Rad cowl strengthening bar - Ruairidh Dunford - 31-01-2018
I posted this in your thread “wing supports for Ulster reps” thread Erich.
RE: Rad cowl strengthening bar - Ian Williams - 31-01-2018
The brace depicted in Ruairidh's picture is made from 1 5/8" x 1/8" mild steel flat bar, and the bow is 2'' high, easy enough to make.
RE: Rad cowl strengthening bar - JonE - 31-01-2018
....and if you can't, Rod Yates has them ready to bend to suit your aperture...
RE: Rad cowl strengthening bar - Bryan Norfolk - 31-01-2018
This is a strenthening bar on an A7 Arrow 2 seater 1931.
RE: Rad cowl strengthening bar - AllAlloyCup - 31-01-2018
Just wondering if Gordon England cars with
headlamps bolted directly to the cowl
Used a strengthening bar?
My car has CAV lamps( NOS!) but I still
Have to fit them.
Regards
Bill G
Aka AllAlloyCup
RE: Rad cowl strengthening bar - Ruairidh Dunford - 31-01-2018
(31-01-2018, 11:54 AM)AllAlloyCup Wrote: Just wondering if Gordon England cars with
headlamps bolted directly to the cowl
Used a strengthening bar?
See here Bill:
https://gordonenglandregister.wordpress.com/fred-dash-cup-model/#jp-carousel-716
RE: Rad cowl strengthening bar - Erich - 31-01-2018
Thank you all.
Best,
Erich