How to make an Aluminium Radiator.....

Fabricating a custom aluminium radiator from start to finish including Arc shot, dimple dies, bead rolling, folding and lathe work. great project for tig welding and fabricating beginners.
Special thanks to amdinnovation....
And www.brownsgara...

[@shutupstoopid4518]

That fixture to hold the core with the prop to weld was well thought out and pretty slick, very nice work

[@retrofabrications22]

Thanks, i find the more comfortable my welding position is the better i cant weld.

[@teamsmashedracing4640]

Honestly thats a pukka video mate

[@prycezerhusen5037]

👍 "Promo SM"

[@spettro9]

That's awesome..
I want to do this for my Saturn with an old core.
Tired of new ones leaking after only several months and I think I missed the boat on getting a Chinese one on ebay..
Are your end tanks 1/8"? 3mm? thinner?

[@retrofabrications22]

@@spettro9 Thankyou, yes so the tanks are thinner at 2mm, these are for racecars and its suprising how much more they weigh if you use 3mm, once folded, bead rolled and welded the 2mm is suprisingly strong!

[@ياسينيعقوب-ق6ث]

Hawo mash. Mani

[@ls2005019227]

Great video! Just found your channel; subscribed- Keep the TIG'n & machining coming....

[@retrofabrications22]

Thanks very much, i hope to get one video a week soon. 👌🏼

[@Tig_Weldor]

If any of the fittings you welded on the inside leak, do you scrap the whole thing?

[@retrofabrications22]

I havent come across that yet but if there was a leak then id simply weld around the outside. I just prefer the look of them welded inside👍🏼

[@mohammedbenouis1456]

Bravo 👏... Très beau travail.. 2 ventilo sera beaucoup mieux..

[@retrofabrications22]

@@mohammedbenouis1456 Thankyou

[@stefenroberts3608]

Quality work👌🏻 how do we order one!😍

[@retrofabrications22]

Thanks

[@MrCirqueMaudlin]

i love you hand slide bar and the adjustable height....if you could redesign it in any way would you ? like a swing out or cant option...

[@retrofabrications22]

Hi, i made this when i first started and it really helped alot but now i only use it for long runs or high up stuff. Wouldnt change it at all👍🏼

[@fixawheel4418]

Nice work guys. Great to watch

[@retrofabrications22]

Cheers mate....

[@teamsmashedracing4640]

Top quality work nice to see the craftsmanship goin it to good pieces of work. Keep up the good work

[@retrofabrications22]

Thankyou 👍🏼

[@kylereitsma7101]

Good work! Where did you source the radiator core from?

[@retrofabrications22]

Thankyou. That core was from Nissens👍🏼

[@zweihammerheavyind.2911]

Great work from a skilled craftsman! I appreciate your sharing your fixtures, setup and steady rests. Great preparation for a fantastic outcome.

[@retrofabrications22]

Thankyou

[@carolinehedger7007]

Incredible intricate detail and craftsmanship, mesmerising to watch pure talent in action. Very impressed!

[@retrofabrications22]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alanarthur-ni3nw]

5052?

[@retrofabrications22]

I used 1050, never had an issue with it 👍🏼

[@alanarthur-ni3nw]

@@retrofabrications22 Ah, no wonder it bends so nice. Are you in Europe? What filler did you use?

[@retrofabrications22]

Yes im in the UK. I used 4043 2.4mm filler and 1.6mm for tacks

[@peatergriffin]

Really nice video mate.

[@retrofabrications22]

Thanks a lot!