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Radiator Support bracket pattern :-) - goodwoodweirdo - 15-05-2023
Good morning chaps,
Need a little help, does anyone have a pattern of a swb radiator support ? I dont believe its complicated but as I'm about to start building up the front end of my car it would be a great help...
Pictures would also be a big help :-)
Many thanks Matt
RE: Radiator Support bracket pattern :-) - Ruairidh Dunford - 15-05-2023
What type of rad shell do you have?
RE: Radiator Support bracket pattern :-) - Tony Griffiths - 15-05-2023
It's almost certain that one of the three types stocked by https://www.a7c.co.uk/ will be suitable. The company is closed until May 25th.
RE: Radiator Support bracket pattern :-) - stuartu - 15-05-2023
There are three different types of bracket for the non-Ruby radiator shells. Hopefully the photos make it clear. The simplest type has a fixing hole through the front of the cowl and is used on some of the intermediate height shells but not all.
Regards,
Stuart
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RE: Radiator Support bracket pattern :-) - goodwoodweirdo - 15-05-2023
Many thanks for all the replies, I have a Ulster repo cowl and the short rad brackets will be, now on my wish list...
Just a case of finding them :-) I'll certainly try A7C any other ideas ??
Stuart I'm impressed with your research to find the differences, Dare I ask why :-)
Many thanks Matt
RE: Radiator Support bracket pattern :-) - stuartu - 15-05-2023
You can ask, Matt, but the answer isn't very exciting!
Some years ago I was having a transoceanic correspondence with a friend who had much the same query as yours. The pictures saved a lot of typing.
They were still lurking in the computer so I thought you might as well see them.
Regards,
Stuart
RE: Radiator Support bracket pattern :-) - Ruairidh Dunford - 15-05-2023
A 4th type exists, in addition to Stuart’s collection above.
This is used on the early cowl that was in production up until 1928, these shells were mostly painted black.
RE: Radiator Support bracket pattern :-) - goodwoodweirdo - 15-05-2023
Thanks Stuart & Ruairidh
now there is a comprehensive list for future special builders :-)
Many thanks for the help
RE: Radiator Support bracket pattern :-) - Robert Leigh - 15-05-2023
I have a pair of the 'short and Ulster' type brackets but lacking the square radiator support which holds the felt. I feel sure that these bits could easily be made from sheet (I would use galvanised because I have it). If you are interested in my brackets send me a private message and we can talk.
Robert