Nostril panel clearance to radiator

[Robert Shepherd]

Is it common to have to remove the nostril panel before opening the front clip. The bottom of the nostrils catches on the top of my radiator unless I lay the radiator over about 45 degrees. The car is a Roaring Forties and the radiator is a common GT40 aftermarket unit. I would like the radiator to sit more upright but this would mean taking the nostril panel off before opening the clip. Probably no big problem.

 

[Ian Anderson]

Yes
Quite normal to remove nostril before opening front clip

Ian

 

[Robert Shepherd]

Yes
Quite normal to remove nostril before opening front clip

Ian

Thanks for that Ian.

 

[Bill Kearley]

I plan on hinging the nostril and a gas shock. No re and re each time and safe storage while clip is open.

 

[Randy V]

I plan on hinging the nostril and a gas shock. No re and re each time and safe storage while clip is open.

I remember thinking the same thing - I even bought hinges. But, the only way it would have worked on my RCR was to put the hinges on the front of the nostril panel - or hinge at the back and cut off the bottom of the nostrils to clear radiator and fans..

 

[Bill Kearley]

Same dilemma, I may use 69/70 Mustang louver hinges. I have the slimmest fans I could find that just may clear the nostril. If not they will go on the front. Don't want to cut the glass.

 

[Ian Anderson]

I believe these were used on the MK2’s
http://www.minispares.com/product/Classic/14A6819.aspx

Hinged at back of nostril so lifts at front before the front clip is opened forward.

Ian