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Wedge Tasty treats for a TR7

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Hello! I have a few fabrication projects going on with my 1980 TR7 just to spice things up a bit and wanted to know what you guys thought. although im not too computer savy to resize and load pictures on here so i figured id send a facebook link for anyone who cares to take a moment and check it out please do.

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Just want to say one thing as I do NOT want to break any rules or get kicked off my favorite forum! This is not an Advertisement. Im simply looking for thoughts, comment and whatever feedback this neighborhood may have for me. . I would love to make some stuff further for enthusiasts of this great hobby and figured it wouldnt hurt to see if anyone thought it would be worth my time. . If anything got popular I would certainly love advertise on this site. . Hopefully one day


Well thank you all for your time!
 
Nice work. The forward frame rail connector is going to be a big help. Upper strut braces are just about useless on a wedge. Love those lower control arms. First time I saw ones like that were on a Ford Capri. Seen them since on BMW 2002s and 320is models as well as the wedge. The dreaded 45 mph shimy will be gone now. Add a fiberglass front bumper and shed another 60 pounds.
 
Thanks for looking. and funny you mention it im working on a front and rear bumper, fronts almost done and ill have some pics soon. . I work in an exotic sheet metal facility so im making them out of stainless. and my dads the auto body guy so they'll be nicely painted. . no fiberglass cracking or having that heavy, crappy rubber fade over time. . The bumpers i would love to sell and shouldnt cost too much. As i make one im trying to make several ( being that they'll be made as puzzle pieces to weld). . The front so far weighs about 12 to 15 pounds ( the stock was 69 ). but id trying to add more structure aswell to keep everything stiff
 
Nice looking stuff. I like the aluminum radiator too. I just had one installed in my TR8 and have had on in my TR6 for three years.
 
Do They run noticably cooler temperatures?
 
They can potentially run cooler because of the greater capacity, thicker core, and greater surface area on the fins. Ultimately it all comes down to other factors with your car. We like to use the ones you can buy from Summit for $189. They don't come with the fan switch bung on the side, but those are another $10 and you can have them welded on at a radiator shop for a few bucks. We don't use the stock temp/fan switch anyway. We use an adjustable fan control switch that straps to the radiator.
 
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