TR2/3/3A The Amco chrome tube type grille .......

[karls59tr]

i know they are somewhat hard to find now but I wonder how much they sell for when they do? I think there would be a demand for them over the stock grille. I wonder why some enterprising welder hasn't made up a batch?

 

[TomMull]

Interesting thought but they would be expensive. Also mounting is a bit of a mystery. I wonder if anyone has a picture of one off the car. They are on the original AMCO catalog for $37.95.
They also might allow more air flow but that's just a guess on my part.
Similar is the Beta TR3B grille that never went into production. (I think somebody sold one of those 10 years ago on eBay).
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Tom

 

[karls59tr]

Since the Beta has only 3 chrome tubes on the grill it might be easier to make than the AMCO one.

 

[TomMull]

Only if you omit the bit that goes around the wide mouth, as the AMCO one did.

 

[Hamish Racing]

Is there a greater risk of stone damage to radiators with the greater spacing ?

 

[TomMull]

Hamish,
Seems logical that would be the case. However, that might be offset by improved air flow and cooling.
When my TR3 was my only ride in the 1960's, I drove it for a year or more with no front grille, until I came up with the few bucks to buy a new one. As I remember, it seemed to run hotter with the new grille. Of course memories from my youth are probably quite unreliable (as are my memories from earlier today).
Tom

 

[Hamish Racing]

That’s interesting as I picked up this grill couple years ago but not fitted due to fear of rad and oil cooler damage.
i already painted my repo grill and folded the grill bars as they are much wider than original.
i don’t really suffer heat issues as I have an elec fan. But is it bling ?
I can obviously use the original side light/indicator.

 

[TomMull]

That’s interesting as I picked up this grill couple years ago but not fitted due to fear of rad and oil cooler damage.
i already painted my repo grill and folded the grill bars as they are much wider than original.
i don’t really suffer heat issues as I have an elec fan. But is it bling ?
I can obviously use the original side light/indicator.

Bling? Probably but who cares? I do suspect it would attract some attention at a show.
It also appears that yours is made from flat stock rather than tube so would be easier, but not easy, to fabricate.
Tom

 

[karls59tr]

That’s interesting as I picked up this grill couple years ago but not fitted due to fear of rad and oil cooler damage.
i already painted my repo grill and folded the grill bars as they are much wider than original.
i don’t really suffer heat issues as I have an elec fan. But is it bling ?
I can obviously use the original side light/indicator.

I like the look. It sure looks like it was made for a TR3. Do you know who was the manufacturer was? Are they hard to find in England?

 

[Hamish Racing]

Definitely made for the 3a. I haven’t seen another and suspected it was a one off. Yes it’s flat bar and I think powder coated. I may be wrong about it being a one off as it seems a quality item. Certainly heavier than the Ali stock item.
i was wondering if I could make the Center section opening so I can access the oil cooler ( in front of radiator) to cover it in cool weather.