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Mabel1930 · 04-12-2020, 06:28 PM

Has anyone had experience with installing the ‘28 shroud (original) with a reproduction radiator? The radiator in my 28 appears to be the low price version available from Mac’s. I’ve done a bunch of measuring and looks like the bottom tabs on the radiator are in the way- I’m curious if the tabs on an original or a Brassworks show quality radiator are in a different spot or orientation?
Thanks!

Vern · 04-12-2020, 06:36 PM

It’s been a while, but it was difficult aligning the shroud tabs on my radiator. I don’t know what brand the radiator is, but I gave up in the end and used black zip ties at the bottom.

dlfrisch · 04-12-2020, 07:32 PM

The radiator had been replaced on my ‘28 Sport Coupe. I bought a new outer shroud. I had to trim (cut) the lower section a little bit adjusting it to fit in further- closer to the radiator, grind a small piece of each side of the lower radiator brackets and redrill the four mounting bolt holes. I still have not permanently mounted it back on again - I’m doing a complete body off. Things have pretty much stopped right now.
Dave

dlfrisch · 04-12-2020, 07:39 PM

Opps... l was refusing to the outer radiator chrome cover.

The Brassworks · 05-05-2020, 02:12 PM

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The Brassworks uses and OE shell for test fitment on the 28. If you have a shell and would like it test fit to the radiator being built you would need to ship it in. It can travel back in the same box as the radiator

04-12-2020, 06:28 PM	#1
Mabel1930 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 22	Radiator shroud fit question Has anyone had experience with installing the ‘28 shroud (original) with a reproduction radiator? The radiator in my 28 appears to be the low price version available from Mac’s. I’ve done a bunch of measuring and looks like the bottom tabs on the radiator are in the way- I’m curious if the tabs on an original or a Brassworks show quality radiator are in a different spot or orientation? Thanks!

04-12-2020, 06:36 PM	#2
Vern Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 572	Re: Radiator shroud fit question It’s been a while, but it was difficult aligning the shroud tabs on my radiator. I don’t know what brand the radiator is, but I gave up in the end and used black zip ties at the bottom.

04-12-2020, 07:32 PM	#3
dlfrisch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Florida - 32128 Posts: 416	Re: Radiator shroud fit question The radiator had been replaced on my ‘28 Sport Coupe. I bought a new outer shroud. I had to trim (cut) the lower section a little bit adjusting it to fit in further- closer to the radiator, grind a small piece of each side of the lower radiator brackets and redrill the four mounting bolt holes. I still have not permanently mounted it back on again - I’m doing a complete body off. Things have pretty much stopped right now. Dave

04-12-2020, 07:39 PM	#4
dlfrisch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Florida - 32128 Posts: 416	Re: Radiator shroud fit question Opps... l was refusing to the outer radiator chrome cover.

05-05-2020, 02:12 PM	#5
The Brassworks Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paso Robles, People's Republic of CA Posts: 82	Re: Radiator shroud fit question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The Brassworks uses and OE shell for test fitment on the 28. If you have a shell and would like it test fit to the radiator being built you would need to ship it in. It can travel back in the same box as the radiator