Will O'Brien wrote:
>
> I was planning to use a piece of aluminum sheet metal to make my radiator
> ducts rather than the cardboard stuff. a 4' x 8' piece cost my friend
> about $85. This is way more than you'd need for that applicaiton.
> (Sorry I don't remember the guage)
>
> >The TR6 came with a one piece radiator cowling (or duct) which is made
> >of a black cardboard like material. I guess this material tends to go
> >bad with repeated wet/dry cycles and probably rots away eventually.
> >Although mine is not at this stage, it is kinda dirty and I really would
> >like to replace it.
> >
> >I notice that VB has a replacement duct listed made of ABS and costing
> >$65 US. This seems like a lot to pay so I am hoping to make my own. Not
> >knowing anything about plastic fabrication I am looking for some hints
> >on how to proceed.
> >
> >Specifically, I think that the "hinging" properties of the original
> >paper duct should be retained to maintain the ability to remove the duct
> >if required and to fine tune the final fit. Any ideas on how plastics
> >can be hinged? I suspect I will be able to use a door hinge of some sort
> >but perhaps there is a better solution? I suspect that "creasing" the
> >plastic like the paper was creased would not produce the desired hinging
> >effect but rather probably weaken the plastic.
> >
> >Also I assume that ABS in 1/8" would be a good choice for this
> >application?
> >
> >Looking forward to any help from plastics experts...
> >
> >Peter Zaborski
> >76 TR6 (CF58310 UO)
> >Calgary AB Canada
>
> Will
>
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> Will O'Brien
> OS Design & Consulting
> email: hobrien@webos1.com
> alt email: will@students.missouri.edu
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Will you have to be sure there is space for give and take with bumps as
you drive, I don't think aluminum is the answer in this redesign for duct
work.
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