Radiator Slats

[Paul Huck]

Mine were silver when I bought the car, still are, looks good to me. PTH

----- Original Message ----- From: Chip Hellie To: Odd Knudsen ; John Seim Cc: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 1:33 PM Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Radiator slats My Father purchased a TD new in 1953 and it came fitted with chrome slats and it was NOT a MK2 either. So chrome slats were available on the TD's at least in 1953. I actually think chrome slats on T series cars doesn't do much for the appearance as there isn't enough contrast but this is a matter of taste. Of course a TF with colored slats sounds rather funny and I think it would look strange. We get use to seeing things a certain way. I've always painted my slats black no matter what the color the interior which looks the bees knees to me. Chip Hellie --- On Wed, 8/5/09, John Seim kingseim@earthlink.net> wrote: From: John Seim kingseim@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Radiator slats To: "Odd Knudsen" oddk@iot.ntnu.no> Cc: "mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com" mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2009, 8:01 AM The MG TD MK II came with chrome slats. Since they were making them in the 50's, it could have been a added accessory item purchased from the dealer to dress up the car. Abingdon Spares used to sell a very nice stainless steel set of slats. They no longer have a source. Moss Motors USA sells chrome slats. They are the correct dimension material, just not bent the same as original. John Seim Irvine, CA On Aug 5, 2009, at 2:38 AM, Odd Knudsen wrote: > Hello Listers: > > Some days ago I decided to remove the black paint from the radiator > slats of TC 1087. I wanted to paint them the in the same color as > the interior, as they should be. > > When the paint was removed, I found that the slats were originally > chrome. The rivets and washers were not chromed, the frame and > slats were probably chromed individually and then assembled. > > Could this be a part from another MG? Did TDs have chrome radiator > slats? The radiator shell is not TD... > > None of the living POs can answer this question. > > Cheers, > Odd in Trondheim, Norway > TC EXR/K 1087 > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[BUD SILVERS]

Hello all; I am debating about using the center radiator slats. The radiator looks normal to me without them. With them it does not look quite right. They must block some air, so has anyone left them out. I know they are supposed to be there, but I am just wondering if anyone else has done this. Thanks, Bud Silvers TC 1576 - Low n slo in the Black Forest of Colorado... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[BUD SILVERS]

Hello all; I am going to use the stock radiator slats. What I am debating is leaving the center pair out which in my opinion allows more air through the radiator. The chrome strip seems to fill the gap where the two center slats would have been. Has anyone ever done this? Is there any reason not to do this? For the record, I do like the wire mesh, but have decided to use the slats. I like the color up front and the contrast with the car color. I have painted the slats the same color as my interior. Thank you to all who responded and particularly those who have sent me pictures. Have a great day. Bud Silvers TC 1576 - Low n slo in the Black Forest of Colorado.. From: Bud Silvers [mailto:mgtc@usaviator.net] Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 7:36 PM To: MG T-ABC GROUP Subject: [mg-tabc] radiator slats Hello all; I am debating about using the center radiator slats. The radiator looks normal to me without them. With them it does not look quite right. They must block some air, so has anyone left them out. I know they are supposed to be there, but I am just wondering if anyone else has done this. Thanks, Bud Silvers TC 1576 - Low n slo in the Black Forest of Colorado... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Arnold Parlee]

Regarding the radiator slats: I think I read somewhere that the slats have to be positioned in a certain way so they encourage better air flow through the rad. Anyone else see that? Arnold, TC0580

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[murray arundell]

Its a common modification done out here in Australia where is not unusual to see temps of 40C+. The vane were bent so as to slightly widen the gap between them while not altering the appearance of the grill. It was something also that we did to MGAs. Murray Arundell

On 24/01/2012, at 5:59 AM, Arnold Parlee wrote: > Regarding the radiator slats: I think I read somewhere that the slats have > to be positioned in a certain way so they encourage better air flow through > the rad. Anyone else see that? > > Arnold, TC0580 > > On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 11:32 AM, Bud Silvers mgtc@usaviator.net> wrote: > > > t using the center radiator sl > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > Murray G. Arundell Managing Director GHS Pty Ltd Glaziers Hardware Supplies Brisbane, Australia Phone: +617 3277 1255 Fax: +617 3875 1256 Email: arundell@ghs.com.au [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Diecuts@aol.com]

Hi all, The repro slats from Moss and others are much more closed than the originals. It is easy enough to bend them so more air can enter and cool the radiator. Cheers, Lee Jacobsen, Dearborn, MI TC 0780, with opened up radiator slats. -----Original Message----- From: Murray Arundell arundell@ghs.com.au> To: Arnold Parlee parleea@gmail.com> Cc: Bud Silvers mgtc@usaviator.net>; MG T-ABC GROUP mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Mon, Jan 23, 2012 3:23 pm Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] radiator slats Its a common modification done out here in Australia where is not unusual to see emps of 40C+. The vane were bent so as to slightly widen the gap between them hile not altering the appearance of the grill. It was something also that we id to MGAs. Murray Arundell n 24/01/2012, at 5:59 AM, Arnold Parlee wrote:

> Regarding the radiator slats: I think I read somewhere that the slats have

to be positioned in a certain way so they encourage better air flow through the rad. Anyone else see that? Arnold, TC0580

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[Peter Cole]

Hi Everyone, Many thanks to everyone that responded to my request for clarification of the TC radiator slat arrangement. It certainly stopped me going cross-eyed studying photographs with a magnifying glass. I now believe the correct answer is 9 slats per side. I think the reason several people responded with the answer of 8 slats per side is because they choose to leave out the two centre slats. When fitted these slats can appear flatter (especially on reproduction sets) than the remainder, so I may just choose to do the same myself. As Bud points out it aids cooling. At least now I can make an informed decision! For clarification, and to help anyone else who might be unsure in the future, I believe the arrangement for reproduction (and probably original) slats is as follows, starting from the centre: Slat 1 Located on the top centre stud and spanning to the bottom centre stud above the starting (crank) handle bridge. This slat is supplied as a loose piece. Slats 2 - 6 Full length slats riveted top and bottom to the horizontal rails. Slat 7 Full length riveted at the top but located on a stud at the bottom Slat 8 Slightly shorter length, tapered corner, riveted at top and located on another stud at the bottom. Slat 9 Much shorter slat located on studs top and bottom. The other half of the slat arrangement is identical. Note that slat 1 on each side share the same studs top and bottom and these studs also fix the top and bottom rails to the centre of the shell. The good news is that I have located my short length slats, so I now have a complete set. Regards Peter Cole.

[Madhuparoor]

Hi Peter Cole,You can bend all the salts in a similar angle on to and bottom ears. This different angle will give less resistance for the intake air, hence better cooling. One can hardly notice that differ angle. Look at old other cars, the slats angle can be controlled according to the out side temperature and your need form the dash board.Look at the Odd's TC in Norway. That car got a built in curtain to control the intake air for radiator cooling.Have a nice day. Regards madhuparoor Am 12.07.2012 um 09:39 schrieb Peter Cole pcoleuk@gmail.com>:

  Hi Everyone, Many thanks to everyone that responded to my request for clarification of the TC radiator slat arrangement.  It certainly stopped me going cross-eyed studying photographs with a magnifying glass.  I now believe the correct answer is 9 slats per side.  I think the reason several people responded with the answer of 8 slats per side is because they choose to leave out the two centre slats.  When fitted these slats can appear flatter (especially on reproduction sets) than the remainder, so I may just choose to do the same myself.  As Bud points out it aids cooling.  At least now I can make an informed decision! For clarification, and to help anyone else who might be unsure in the future, I believe the arrangement for reproduction (and probably original) slats is as follows, starting from the centre: Slat 1 Located on the top centre stud and spanning to the bottom centre stud above the starting (crank) handle bridge.  This slat is supplied as a loose piece. Slats 2 - 6 Full length slats riveted top and bottom to the horizontal rails. Slat 7 Full length riveted at the top but located on a stud at the bottom Slat 8 Slightly shorter length, tapered corner, riveted at top and located on another stud at the bottom. Slat 9 Much shorter slat located on studs top and bottom. The other half of the slat arrangement is identical.  Note that slat 1 on each side share the same studs top and bottom and these studs also fix the top and bottom rails to the centre of the shell. The good news is that I have located my short length slats, so I now have a complete set. Regards Peter Cole.

[ian thomson]

RE:

Anyone tried an epoxy fix?  Any favorites like good old JB Weld?  Any other ideas/suggestions?  I d like to get rid of the tie wraps holding the slats together 

I have been able to soft solder these the original way without damaging the chrome.

Ian Thomson

Notts. UK

[Norman Verona]

Ian,

 

I thought about soldering but decided not to take the risk. Araldite will hold it.

 

 

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RE:

Anyone tried an epoxy fix?  Any favorites like good old JB Weld?  Any other ideas/suggestions?  I d like to get rid of the tie wraps holding the slats together 

 

 

I have been able to soft solder these the original way without damaging the chrome.

 

Ian Thomson

Notts. UK