Radiator Support bracket pattern :-)

[goodwoodweirdo]

Good morning chaps, 

Need a little help, does anyone have a pattern of a swb radiator support ? I dont believe its complicated but as I'm about to start building up the front end of my car it would be a great help...

Pictures would also be a big help :-)

Many thanks Matt

[Ruairidh Dunford]

What type of rad shell do you have?

[Tony Griffiths]

It's almost certain that one of the three types stocked by https://www.a7c.co.uk/ will be suitable. The company is closed until May 25th.

[stuartu]

There are three different types of bracket for the non-Ruby radiator shells. Hopefully the photos make it clear. The simplest type has a fixing hole through the front of the cowl and is used on some of the intermediate height shells but not all.
Regards,

Stuart
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[goodwoodweirdo]

Many thanks for all the replies, I have a Ulster repo cowl and the short rad brackets will be, now on my wish list...

Just a case of finding them :-) I'll certainly try A7C any other ideas ??

Stuart I'm impressed with your research to find the differences, Dare I ask why :-)

Many thanks Matt

[stuartu]

You can ask, Matt, but the answer isn't very exciting!
Some years ago I was having a transoceanic correspondence with a friend who had much the same query as yours. The pictures saved a lot of typing.
They were still lurking in the computer so I thought you might as well see them.

Regards,

Stuart

[Ruairidh Dunford]

A 4th type exists, in addition to Stuart’s collection above.

This is used on the early cowl that was in production up until 1928, these shells were mostly painted black.



           

[goodwoodweirdo]

Thanks Stuart & Ruairidh
 

now there is a comprehensive list for future special builders :-)

Many thanks for the help

[Robert Leigh]

I have a pair of the 'short and Ulster' type brackets but lacking the square radiator support which holds the felt. I feel sure that these bits could easily be made from sheet (I would use galvanised because I have it). If you are interested in my brackets send me a private message and we can talk.
Robert