Coventry Radiator Restoration
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:48 pm
I was struggling to find someone to restore the minis original radiator. So much so I put a MSC 2 core in it. Then happened across Mark at B&J Radiators, 111 Cleggs Lane, Manchester, M38 9RS
I wanted it restoring with a new uprated core but retaining the name plate and date plate. Mark did a superb job. Even took out the various dents. Replaced the overflow pipe but kept the taller filler neck (although had I wanted the shorter neck he would have fitted) and redid the drain tap mount.
Well worth considering if you are stuck. They don’t really do stuff via post, but being polite and friendly, helps so they dealt with mine via post. He confirmed every detail with me as to what I wanted before doing anything. And before anyone points out I’m no longer using the standard core or side frames, that was my choice for my application
I wanted it restoring with a new uprated core but retaining the name plate and date plate. Mark did a superb job. Even took out the various dents. Replaced the overflow pipe but kept the taller filler neck (although had I wanted the shorter neck he would have fitted) and redid the drain tap mount.
Well worth considering if you are stuck. They don’t really do stuff via post, but being polite and friendly, helps so they dealt with mine via post. He confirmed every detail with me as to what I wanted before doing anything. And before anyone points out I’m no longer using the standard core or side frames, that was my choice for my application