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Re: Radiator Re-Core

To: Michael Ferguson <fergie@ntplx.net>
Subject: Re: Radiator Re-Core
From: Thomas Fansher <tfansher@bitstorm.net>
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 19:34:32 -0400
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <200010232240.SAA22154@mail.ntplx.net>
I forgot to add - there was a thread a while back about the replacements 
available.  THe general feeling was that they weren't worth the money 
and were very cheaply made. I don't know it that's still true, but it 
was then.
Tom

Michael Ferguson wrote:
> 
> Oh well, it IS 41 years old, after all. :^(
> 
> Does any one know of a good shop that'll re-core a TR3A long neck radiator
> (WITH a crank hole) in Connecticut or western Mass? I suppose I could ship
> it somewhere if necessary, but I'd prefer local (more or less). Anything
> special to look for? Will they have a clue about adding the crank hole or do
> I have to explain it to them (in which case, I'm in big trouble!). Any other
> hints and tips will be most appreciated.
> 
> Or...does anyone know where I can find a good quality repro (and how much I
> could expect to pay)? Moss is the only source I know.
> 
> And yes, I'd prefer to keep the crank hole if possible.
> 
> Thanks very much everyone!!!
> 
> Michael Ferguson
> 1959 TR3A  TS53990L...O

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