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paul55
Luxembourg
728 Posts |
 Posted - 24/07/2018 : 20:33:42
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Hello everyone,
Does anyone know where to get a chrome rad mesh to suit a P Type rad, S&V don't have any, and haven't for ages.
Thanks,
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DickMorbey
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/07/2018 : 21:23:15
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Hello Paul - that would be a non-standard treatment for a PA. The usual fitment is a dummy honeycomb panel generally painted black. (Other models have the mesh you describe.)
Dick Morbey
PA-PB 0743
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paul55
Luxembourg
728 Posts |
Posted - 24/07/2018 : 21:32:55
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Thanks Dick, the rads not for a standard PA.
Paul. |
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powerplus
United Kingdom
599 Posts |
Posted - 24/07/2018 : 21:48:29
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Paul,
I have used stainless steel mesh in radiator shells, which looks well and is available Iin hole sizes close to the original.
I have previously bought it from Gregory’s Autoparts, but I think Paul Beck can supply it.
Powerplus.
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Westbury
United Kingdom
1949 Posts |
Posted - 24/07/2018 : 22:04:13
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Hello, Alan and Paul.
Hope you won’t mind me correcting you, Alan, but I think the mesh is nearer 1/2” square !
Regards,
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Richard Hardy
United Kingdom
2138 Posts |
Posted - 24/07/2018 : 22:38:26
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I seem to recall the correct flat profile strips with centre score were made a few years ago in Belgium. Does anyone have any more accurate info?
Rich
Vintage MG Parts |
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powerplus
United Kingdom
599 Posts |
Posted - 24/07/2018 : 23:51:35
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Chris and Paul,
There have certainly been more than one size of stainless steel mesh available in recent years, which is evident on my cars.
Mine range from 0.375” to 0.525” when measured between the crimped wires. The most recent purchase is 0.425”.
Powerplus.
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Westbury
United Kingdom
1949 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2018 : 01:04:41
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Hello, all.
I have a radiator mesh from, I think, a 1930s Wolseley Hornet which has approximately 3/8” squares constructed of plated brass (not sure if chrome or nickel). The wire has a semi circular cross section, the rear face being rounded and the front, centre scored as described by Richard.
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paul55
Luxembourg
728 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2018 : 08:13:04
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thanks everyone, was after chrome really but if this doesn't turn up I'll go for the stainless.
Paul. |
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KevinA
New Zealand
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paul55
Luxembourg
728 Posts |
Posted - 26/07/2018 : 16:41:21
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Been offered a chrome mesh for my rad, once again thanks to everyone who mailed me directly and posted on the forum with advise.
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Cymber
United Kingdom
966 Posts |
Posted - 26/07/2018 : 21:21:33
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Whilst on the subject of radiator grilles, I have a pair of chrome mesh stone guards which came off my PA if anyone is interested.
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