Swifty - I think your heater is the next size up from mine and sounds like a better bet.
As when I checked the website where I bought my heater yesterday…
Mine is now recommended for de-misting windscreens.
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Paul_N - Spooky!
I don't tend to reply to many build threads on
Rods 'n' Sods, but I do like reading them.
( As I am always amazed by the high standard of fabrication work that is on display there.
)
So I have actually been following your build with interest without realising it.
Especially, as it reminded me a bit of
Medusa, which is one of my all time favourites.
By chance, I was actually thinking about posting a reply regarding your radiator question the other day.
As I was going to reference
Mister Towed's experience of switching to a smaller, modern, radiator on his build.
In the end, he had to replace it with a new 'old fashioned' one, as it had better cooling properties.
You will find more details of his experience starting here:
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...t=4482&page=21
Good luck with your build, it should be amazing when finished.
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Deggsy - The funny thing is that I still have the original Spitfire heater in a box somewhere.
( Along with a few other bits that I must get around to finally selling on Ebay one of these days.
)
The original build plan for the front end of this car was a metal framework and fibreglass bulkhead.
So, in the absence of a standard bulkhead, I wanted to fit a smaller heater instead.
( This was more for helping keep the engine cool if stuck in traffic on hot days. )
My heater's dimensions are the same as this box I made to compare it to the original Spitfire one.
In the end, I recycled an old Spitfire bulkhead for my
Frankenstein build approach.
By which time, I was convinced the micro heater was going to be OK, so didn't even consider refitting the original.
Hopefully, when I finally get around to sorting out the low engine temperature reading, the car heater will be fine.
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Friday Night
No car news, but we went on a family trip to see
The Lion King last night and was a great show.
With a bit of luck I will be able to get out for a short drive this weekend if the weather holds.
Cheers, Paul.
