soundrediscover Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I am looking at getting the original re-cored as it has finally bitten the dust (used daily for the first time in many years).As a matter of curiosity, because these radiators are not available new, has anybody found a sensible modification for a better/more modern alternative?My car is in decent condition and virtually original (1963) so I am still in two minds whether to preserve in original condition (and possibly sell on) or progress with my first plan of 'modernising' for day to day reliability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herald948 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I don't know about alternatives, but a quality recore should put you right for the next 52 years! "Modernising" is, IMO, very much a "grey" area and often of questionable benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hammond Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 What he said.Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willows40 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I have a rad for a vitesse 6 here. Removed it from a 62 vitesse about eight years ago when I fitted a 2litre engine. Had been recored about 2 years before that. Free to anybody if they collect it, can't state condition now as been behind benchCheers Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudman Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Uprated recore will cost around £100, well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundrediscover Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Don't disagree with anything said here, I battled with the unbolting yesterday evening and will go for the recore.I was however, interested by this thread Sorry , link no longer available relating to the 2 litre Vitesse, just because I am intrigued by how people use (in theory) 'improved' modern technology to solve lack of supply challenges.I think on balance at the moment I will stick to period options if I go down the 'improvement' route.Depending on cost that will probably be limited to a Webasto sun roof and perhaps over drive....Thanks for the input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudman Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Quoted from soundrediscover I was however, interested by this thread Sorry , link no longer available relating to the 2 litre Vitesse, just because I am intrigued by how people use (in theory) 'improved' modern technology to solve lack of supply challenges. I just dumped my last plumber as my bathroom had a dog’s dinner of pipes like that, instead of a neat job. Ok so you can make just about anything fit these days, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s an improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 you can improve the cooling and much quieter fit a palstic 7 bladed unit from a later era. to replace the metal fan.converted my 1600 to stombergs added a 6.3.1 manifold and suitable exhaust with a single bell silencer , drove it hard for miles an she would idle in traffic with a std rad for hours never missed a beat, just maintain a cold air supply to the filters Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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