Wedge tr7 radiator replacement purchase

[johnrip]

Does anyone know of a place to purchase a new tr7 radiator? It seems only rimmer bros in england lists them. Thanks

 

[TR3driver]

So far, my local radiator shop has been able to recore every TRiumph radiator I've taken to them. Didn't try a TR7, but they did my Stag & TR3A. They can also repair frames & tanks to some extent.

Not the question you asked, but might be worth a thought.

 

[philman]

I'll bet the wedge shop could locate a nice one for you. If you were closer I would sell you my spare.

 

[tr8todd]

I'm pretty sure Woody only sells his custom made aluminum ones that run $500 plus. They are awesome, and they bolt right in. I found an aluminum universal one at Summit that will fit in our opening for around $210. It isn't a direct bolt in, and it will require some major fabrication skills. It's dimensions are 26 X 16 X 3. I recently squeezed a Chevy aluminum one in. It's dimensions are 26 X 19 X 3. It actually hangs low. I had it laying around, so I figured I'd give it a shot. I spent some time in the back of an auto parts store trying to match up hoses. The Chevy outlets are larger than the TRs, so I had to splice an increaser into the hose. I also had to bend up some aluminum flat stock to make drop brackets to locate the bottom of the radiator.

 

[johnrip]

Thank you too all of you. I will try a recore.

 

[DNK]

John- Have it recored ,no problem.
Unless it is just thrashed

 

[tdskip]

Another vote for a re-core.

 

[philman]

my raiator shop charged me about $150 for a recore with more fins/inch than the stock core.

 

[tdskip]

my radiator shop charged me about $150 for a recore with more fins/inch than the stock core.

That is cheap!

 

[Dale]

I've had mine recored once and repaired once. The way to go IMHO.

 

[tr8todd]

Recores around here run $300 or more. I think that is what pushed Woody into coming up with the aluminum rad he sells. After reading this thread, I noticed one of my 7s was weeping a little on the drivers side. Luckily, I have one last used radiator in the basement.

 

[PATR8]

I have a 7 radiator (and a 8 radiator too) sitting in my garage from the 7 I drove for a summer with no issues and being reasonably close i would be willing to part with it if you can not recore yours