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Triumph TR6 - Radiator shroud

Does anyone know of a supplier for the black plastic replacement radiator ducts/shrouds? My new paper one is a mess after this rainy summer and I see no reason to replace it with another paper product. The aluminum and stainless steel ones look good but are a bit on the high side for me. I'm tired of looking at the warped, soggy grey mess. I saw one on a site that also sold Jeep aftermarket stuff a while back and can't find it. VB had one advertised. Has anyone bought one from them? How's the fit?
Thanks, Steve
Steve Crosby

You could always seal the "paper" (cardboard) ones so they don't pick up moisture. There is a "wood hardener" (Minwax) product that will render cardboard impervious to moisture, and stiffen it, too. It's a polymer dissolved in acetone, and it's brushed on. A couple of light coats probably won't swell the cardboard, but one heavy one may.

Of course, the black paint may run... but only a small problem if it does and it's not in the car.

BB
Brent B

I had some FRP board left over from a shower project that I have ended up using for a gas tank cover and a door panel board. Cuts easy, won't rot (!) and you get a choice of pebbled or flat finish. Doesn't bend sharp corners though. If you made your own fan shroud, you'd have to stick the pieces together with aluminum angles or strips (riveted?). Maybe it'd be better to make one out of aluminum sheet stock?

I saw a site that had a bunch of this kind of stuff made from plastic, too. If I find it again, I'll post it here.
Tom

Steve, I installed the Vicki Brit one last summer. A little bit of trimming and enlarging a couple of holes was required. It looks good, doesn't warp, and cleans up easily. John.
john eckland

Taking the low cost approach, I bought a new OEM fiberboard shroud to replace my warped 32-year old one. I sprayed the inside with a few coats of rubber-based undercoat. On the outside, I sealed the shroud with clear paint. Looks fine and I don't expect that it will deteriorate.

Rick O.
72 TR6
Rick Orthen

Thanks for your input guys.
I'm going to pry open the wallet and have ordered the Vicky Brit unit. My 30 year old part is in better condition than the new part is, after only 2 months. Very disappointing. I hope that the ABS piece doesn't look out of place. It may need some dulling spray to cut the shine. We'll see.
You gents in the south may want to put your hats on full lock. CNN shows that it's a bit breezy there this morning. Stay save.
Steve
Steve Crosby

Steve,
The plastic one has a textured finish, not reflective, and I've had a few compliments on mine, much to my surprise! I kinda like the aluminum (aluminium?!?) one as well, but I just can't justify the money that's asked for them at this point. Maybe some day some other items will come off the top of the list and I'll get to that one!!
I don't think you'll be disappointed with your choice!

Rod
Rod Nichols

Aluminum is the way to go. I made 1 for $16.00 Cdn. Go to you local sheet metal shop buy some .032" alum. mat'l. A piece 24 x 36" will do. Cut a part your old fibre board rad shroud to use as template scratch the lines and cut with snips. Fall down easy!!! Looks great! Bends can be done over the edge of a work bench with a piece of hard wood as a handforming tool. Wear gloves. Total fabrication time about 2 hours with a few trials to tweak the fit.
B.R. Horne

The site your looking for is

www.britfab.com
John Davis

Thanks John,
I was wondering where that was. They have some interesting products. Has anyone tried anything?
Steve
Steve Crosby

That's the one I was thinking of, John. Thanks.

The panels with molded curves may be worth the money, but for flat panels, just make your own IMHO.
Tom

I just installed the aluminum shroud from Goodparts. Very nice kit with all the necessary hardware. I installed it in about an hour. It looks great. The total cost including shipping was $79 (US), compared to the Victoria British Plastic shroud that is $69 plus shipping.
Mark Hauck

There is a member of the Toronto Triumph Club, I believe his name is Bob Beiller.His address is on our website. He makes the shrouds and inner wheel wells out of plastic. They fit perfectly and don't require any cutting or hole cutting.When I purchased mine I paid around $40....AF
Alan Findlay

This thread was discussed between 14/09/2004 and 28/09/2004

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