[TR] radiator duct material

[P Caffrey]

>Just bought a new one, but plan to use it as a template to build a longer
>lasting one.

Terry,
You should replicate in metal....I've had a similar
experience.  I had my old 
tattered duct replaced with a new one.  However, it
was too small for my TR4A.  
It was the only new duct I could find, but
happened to be a TR4 duct.  Then, I 
found an original (used of course) TR4A
duct and it was far superior to the new 
one.  It was more solid even at its
advanced age compared to the new duct, plus 
it fit to the radiator better. 
The duct was cleaned and painted with a 
semi-gloss....I did attempt to get
the original duct replicated at the school I 
work at.  The metal shop took it
on as a project.  The project got dumped due to 
budget cuts, layoffs, etc. 
The instructor did tell me that sheet metal was the 
best way to replicate. 
The advice was not surprising, since he runs the metal 
shop at school!  If my
current duct ever goes bad, I will go the metal route.
Pat
TR4A '67
1CTC/72746-L


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