Mesh for Elite lower radiator inlet

Pete Boole · Post by **Pete Boole** » Wed Jul 26, 2023 21:29

I'm going to get a quote for a custom-made stainless steel version of the lower radiator inlet on the Elite (Eclat the same?). Mine has completely rusted away. Would anyone else be interested in one - price should be better for "bulk" order.

Pete

MetBlue · Post by **MetBlue** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 07:18

I'd be interested if reasonably priced.
Tony

AndrewWebber · Post by **AndrewWebber** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:11

No thanks Pete, mine had a 'new old stock' one supplied / fitted by Miles Wilkins (a.k.a. Fibreglass Services) a few months before I bought it 3 years back. Should be okay for at least another year then !

Pete Boole · Post by **Pete Boole** » Tue Aug 15, 2023 21:14

I've been quoted £60 each including VAT for an order of 3 or 4 (SJ want £70 for a mild steel one). I'm OK with this price. My idea is for a grill that sits just behind the aperture - about 10mm bigger than the hole rather than one which is oddly too large for the hole like the Lotus version. Let me know if you're interested.

Pete

TAR · Post by **TAR** » Tue Aug 15, 2023 22:00

Hi Pete, I've messaged you

Pete Boole · Post by **Pete Boole** » Mon Aug 21, 2023 07:10

No more takers? Tony?

Pete

MetBlue · Post by **MetBlue** » Mon Aug 21, 2023 18:05

Sorry Pete.
I thought I'd replied.
Yes. Definitely interested. Would have initially gone closer to original size, but can't be seen so could be happy to go away from original .
Tony

Hawaiis0 · Post by **Hawaiis0** » Mon Aug 21, 2023 21:10

I'd have one just in case.

Pete Boole · Post by **Pete Boole** » Tue Aug 22, 2023 07:11

Great - I'll get some ordered. I'm planning to use little brass or plastic P-clips to hold it in place, rather than getting fixed tabs welded to it - more flexibility in fitting options.

Pete

Pete Boole · Post by **Pete Boole** » Thu Aug 31, 2023 17:57

The grills are ordered. I'll let you know when they arrive. They have already said they are very busy, so not sure how long it will take.

Pete

TAR · Post by **TAR** » Thu Aug 31, 2023 18:21

Thanks for the update Pete

MetBlue · Post by **MetBlue** » Thu Aug 31, 2023 18:51

. They have already said they are very busy, so not sure how long it will take.

I've been waiting 33 years to get my car back on the road, so if they are on my critical path, I'll be very pleased.

Pete Boole · Post by **Pete Boole** » Tue Sep 26, 2023 21:02

The grills are on their way! However - I'm on holiday next week so I'll get in touch with you all when I'm back.

Pete

Pete Boole · Post by **Pete Boole** » Thu Sep 28, 2023 16:01

Quick trial fit - cardboard behind to aid photo!

I'll be in touch the week after next.

Pete

Alan_M · Post by **Alan_M** » Thu Sep 28, 2023 18:30

Now that’s a clean underside!!!

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Mesh for Elite lower radiator inlet

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