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Radiator Refurbishment.

Warsash 2
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Radiator Refurbishment.

Post by Warsash 2 »

Hi
I am having the engine rebuilt and whilst it is away I intend to have the radiator either recored or replaced. Can anyone recommend a company to carry out work.
Regards

Colin

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Re: Radiator Refurbishment.

Post by Chris_R »

Where are you located Colin?

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Re: Radiator Refurbishment.

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Hi Chris
On the south coast between Portsmouth & Southampton
Regards

Colin

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Re: Radiator Refurbishment.

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Not too far, you could try GT Radiators in Shepperton. They do all kinds of vintage and classic radiators.

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Re: Radiator Refurbishment.

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Hi
I have been offered a repair option of either original spec recore or a modern core which they claim is more efficient and cheaper has anyone any experience of such repairs.
Regards

Colin

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Re: Radiator Refurbishment.

Post by Crossley Stephenson »

Hi Colin,

I have done both - refurb on the V8 250 and replacement modern core on the SP250. Both now working well but I have to say the SP with 30% more tubes and 30% more fins on those tubes is fantastic no matter the air temp - and we get some hot ones- or 'press on' driving.

Cheers
Michael

PS I spent about 6 mths in your neck of the woods about 40+ years ago when I attended the Merchant Navy College. Lovely part of the world.

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Re: Radiator Refurbishment.

Post by Warsash 2 »

Hi Michael
Thanks for this I have decided to go the uprated route as the car has rack & Pinion steering so relies on an electric fan. As it still has a dynamo this should be helpful.
The College is still going strong although it is now part of on of the local universities. There are quite a number of ex scholars from the college in the club.
Thanks again

Regards

Colin

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Re: Radiator Refurbishment.

Post by Warsash 2 »

Hi
I had the radiator recored with modern materials as Micheal suggested. It had a Kenlow fan fitted by Brian Purvis when he fitted the R&P steering. It was held on with cable ties!
I sent the whole lot to
ReadyRads
106-112 Emily Street
Highgate
Birmingham
West Midlands UK B12 0SL
Email: sales@readyrads.co.uk
Telephone: (0121) 771 0022 - 0121 446 2669
Who made a great job of the refurbishment as the attached photo shows all £288 including P&P.
He has fabricated brackets for the fan which noe looks a thoroughly professional job.
If you are thinking of having any radiator done speak to Dave he is very knowledgable.
Regards

Colin
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Re: Radiator Refurbishment.

Post by classiclife »

Hello Colin,

What size electric fan did you use, please ??

Many thanks.

Richard.
1968 Daimler V8-250 Saloon
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Re: Radiator Refurbishment.

Post by timmartin »

Colin. I too have a Kenlowe fan and a recored radiator.
I would like to copy your mounting brackets but cannot see from your picture how they have been arranged.
I would be very grateful if you could show some more detail.
Thankyou, Tim.
Tim
Blue 1964 SP250 in Berkshire

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