Text from Darren at Custom Made Radiators. The new radiator is on its way. It looks like a work of art to me! Should be here by Monday. Fingers crossed that it fits!
Author Archives: Tim Lees
Ring ring…
A call from Custom Made Radiators has cheered me up along with some progress figuring out the wheel cap cover. Both pages updated below. Radiator Wheel
A few bits and pieces
So popped down to the garage with a modest list of jobs to do. I’ve cleaned up the area behind the radiator as best I can. It certainly was a bit grubby from all of the leaked coolant and salt from the road. I’ve had a good hunt around the engine for the casting mark. …
Radiator out…
So I’ve found someone to make a custom aluminium radiator and have now removed the old one so that I can send it off as a template. I’ve updated the Hot-headed page to include some more pictures and a description of the process (which was easier that I thought). Let’s hope it goes back on …
The post has arrived…
There were some goodies waiting for me when I arrived back from work today. In no particular order: Tiger supplied ball joint Case for my action cam (if the attachment fits the roll bar then videos will follow) Selection of bolt cap covers Tiger supplied exhaust rubber exhaust mount (might use this one as it …
First job done
The exhaust mounts have been replaced. Everything seems to fit fine and the first job on the car is complete. A small step for the car but I a big(ish) one for me. Click here to read more or find the job in the completed list below.
The Verdict…
Seems like ages ago but back on the 27th August I popped the car into AC Mechanical Repairs (which includes ACMR Racing) for an inspection. Click here to find out how it went.
Hanging Low…
Time to get stuck into replacing the perished rubber exhaust mounts. Click on the link on the home page to see the progress so far.
Hot headed…
One of the first big tasks I’ve got to tackle is replacing the radiator which I’ve discovered is leaking. I’ll blog as I work my way through this but I’ll capture the full story here.
A little about me…
Before jumping into the car I thought it might be useful to share a little about myself. My name is Tim, I’m in my late 30s and, amongst some other hobbies, I love cars and motorsport. Other than helping my brother restore a trials bike when I was in my early teens, I have no …
Tim’s Tiger blog 