[Mg-mmm] radiator part

[Tom Metcalf]

Glenn,

Try asking the MMM group for a radiator here: mg-mmm at autox.team.net

tommm

On 1/5/2016 7:29 PM, Glenn Brazil wrote:
> thanks Tom.  I have the PA bonnet and PA grill, so I really would like 
> to find something to fit.  I am searching for a brass (or other) 
> filling tube for the top of the radiator that is for the T-type or 
> even MMM types- I believe about 2" with fine threads.  I want to use a 
> Bonara lever type screw on cap I had on my TD when I got it 40 years 
> ago.   Do you think I could use a tractor radiator with top center 
> fill if I soldered the proper fill neck and made bracket to connect 
> radiator to sides of the grill?  Any more suggestions are welcomed.  
> thanks again, Glenn
>
>
> On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 7:21 PM, Tom Metcalf 
> <mgtom at zoominternet.net> wrote:
>
>
> Glenn,
>
> I doubt the P bonnet assembly will fit the slightly larger TC shell. I 
> was thinking if you were doing a special you'd be starting with all 
> new sheet metal.
>
> If you find an old used J or P radiator it's likely to require a new 
> core, also, which is very expensive if using the original honeycomb.
>
> Yes, I do have a decent TC shell that I'd sell for $500, if you'd like 
> to go that route. I can take a pic of a TC and P shell side by side if 
> that helps.
>
> Tom
>
> On 1/4/2016 5:31 PM, Glenn Brazil wrote:
>> Tom, thanks for your quick response.  Do you think a PA bonnet will 
>> fit the grille?  I know the TC and TD is about 3-4 inches longer than 
>> the PA, but the width is close.  I will do some more measuring.  I 
>> have the TC with usable top and bottom tank,  I would just need to 
>> have it re-cored.
>>
>> Do you have usable TC grille?     thanks for your help-           Glenn
>>
>>
>> On Monday, January 4, 2016 5:21 PM, Tom Metcalf 
>> <mgtom at zoominternet.net> <mailto:mgtom at zoominternet.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hi Glenn,
>>
>> How about using a TC shell? It'a slightly larger than a P/J but on a 
>> special I don't see that as a problem. A TC shell is miles easier to 
>> find than a P radiator, and in fact I do have one that could be 
>> repaired and used.
>>
>> We are to have a PA police car at Amelia this year, so yes I'll be there.
>>
>> Tom
>>
>> On 1/4/2016 4:24 PM, Glenn Brazil wrote:
>>> Tom. My name is Glenn Brazil. I am good friends with Choo Choo 
>>> (don't hold that against me!)  I am building a 1934 PA Special 
>>> (boat-tail, cycle fenders, etc.)  My basket did not contain proper 
>>> engine or trans., so I am using TC xpag.  The local radiator shop 
>>> told me he thought he could build me a radiator from a TC radiator.  
>>> I bought TC radiator and side brackets that go to grille.  Now the 
>>> radiator shop says it is too difficult, time consuming and 
>>> expensive, as TC stuff too large and tanks would take 10 hrs labor.  
>>> He suggested I try to locate a radiator that will fit grille shell.  
>>> I know a J or P type should work.  I am sure there are others. I am 
>>> looking for something that will work.  I do need top fill same as T 
>>> types as I have a lever action racing fill cap from an early car I 
>>> wish to use.
>>> Can you help me?  If you do not have any of this, do you know of 
>>> another radiator that may fit or any contacts for same. Are you 
>>> coming to Amelia this year?  Happy new year and thanks for any 
>>> help.     -Glenn