I was planning to use a piece of aluminum sheet metal to make my radiator
ducts rather than the cardboard stuff. a 4' x 8' piece cost my friend
about $85. This is way more than you'd need for that applicaiton.
(Sorry I don't remember the guage)
>The TR6 came with a one piece radiator cowling (or duct) which is made
>of a black cardboard like material. I guess this material tends to go
>bad with repeated wet/dry cycles and probably rots away eventually.
>Although mine is not at this stage, it is kinda dirty and I really would
>like to replace it.
>
>I notice that VB has a replacement duct listed made of ABS and costing
>$65 US. This seems like a lot to pay so I am hoping to make my own. Not
>knowing anything about plastic fabrication I am looking for some hints
>on how to proceed.
>
>Specifically, I think that the "hinging" properties of the original
>paper duct should be retained to maintain the ability to remove the duct
>if required and to fine tune the final fit. Any ideas on how plastics
>can be hinged? I suspect I will be able to use a door hinge of some sort
>but perhaps there is a better solution? I suspect that "creasing" the
>plastic like the paper was creased would not produce the desired hinging
>effect but rather probably weaken the plastic.
>
>Also I assume that ABS in 1/8" would be a good choice for this
>application?
>
>Looking forward to any help from plastics experts...
>
>Peter Zaborski
>76 TR6 (CF58310 UO)
>Calgary AB Canada
Will
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