740 radiator crossmember

90Wine745 · Jan 16th, 2024, 23:02

Hello Everyone,
Again, I have not signed on here for a while between one thing and another but happy to be back. My car is a 1990 (facelift), B200E, M47, 740 SE Estate.

Recently I mentioned I replaced the radiator crossmember and I promised pictures. Hopefully they will show OK.
Thanks to Luke (360beast)….. (When he saw a picture of my old one, he described it as the worst he had seen. See for yourself below.)
Anyway, he got a replacement to me and I stripped, sanded, sealed, primed, painted and polished it. Mechanic says it went in a treat. Also replaced shocks and front bake calipers.
So car all set now for our version of the MOT. As usual, a bit nervous but hopefully she will get through…….

Again Luke, thanks so much for your help.
I’ll keep you updated.

Mike
old rad supp 2.pdf

PaintedNewRadSupp2.pdf

360beast · Jan 17th, 2024, 06:31

You're very welcome Mike, glad it's all back together.

Good luck with your NCT, let us know how you get on.

You've also just reminded me that I haven't got you a postage price for the radio.

Pete940 · Jan 17th, 2024, 08:39

Nice. Luke what's the deal with removing these? Just a few spot welds? I have one that is similarly terrible.

90Wine745 · Jan 17th, 2024, 14:18

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Originally Posted by 360beast

You're very welcome Mike, glad it's all back together.

Good luck with your NCT, let us know how you get on.

You've also just reminded me that I haven't got you a postage price for the radio.

Hi Luke,
NCT is later this afternoon will let you know how it goes.
Looking forward to the radio, as I said, whenever it suits you.
All the best,
Mike

360beast · Jan 17th, 2024, 17:56

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Originally Posted by Pete940

Nice. Luke what's the deal with removing these? Just a few spot welds? I have one that is similarly terrible.

Four spot welds in the battery trays and I think that's it if I'm remembering correctly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90Wine745

Hi Luke,
NCT is later this afternoon will let you know how it goes.
Looking forward to the radio, as I said, whenever it suits you.
All the best,
Mike

I'll try and get it out of the loft this weekend.

Jan 16th, 2024, 23:02	#1
90Wine745 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2024 21:30 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Clare	740 radiator crossmember Hello Everyone, Again, I have not signed on here for a while between one thing and another but happy to be back. My car is a 1990 (facelift), B200E, M47, 740 SE Estate. Recently I mentioned I replaced the radiator crossmember and I promised pictures. Hopefully they will show OK. Thanks to Luke (360beast)….. (When he saw a picture of my old one, he described it as the worst he had seen. See for yourself below.) Anyway, he got a replacement to me and I stripped, sanded, sealed, primed, painted and polished it. Mechanic says it went in a treat. Also replaced shocks and front bake calipers. So car all set now for our version of the MOT. As usual, a bit nervous but hopefully she will get through……. Again Luke, thanks so much for your help. I’ll keep you updated. Mike old rad supp 2.pdf PaintedNewRadSupp2.pdf

Jan 17th, 2024, 06:31	#2
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 17:13 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	You're very welcome Mike, glad it's all back together. Good luck with your NCT, let us know how you get on. You've also just reminded me that I haven't got you a postage price for the radio.

Jan 17th, 2024, 08:39	#3
Pete940 Ideal Volvo Last Online: Today 15:06 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Haydock	Nice. Luke what's the deal with removing these? Just a few spot welds? I have one that is similarly terrible.

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