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anyone know were u could find a steel cowel for a dexta 1958
thanks

DEXTAS wrote:anyone know were u could find a steel cowel for a dexta 1958

Keep looking on ebay,
there's one there now, 230795502964
It will fit fine, but strictly not quite correct for a 58 Dexta (a small difference behind the light mounting holes), so depends how rigourous you want to be, even your side of the water.

not a nose cone ben a radiator cowel am looking for but thanks

DEXTAS wrote:not a nose cone ben a radiator cowel am looking for but thanks

Ah Ha, they hardly ever come up on ebay. I'm repairing mine despite it looking like lace. Expect you're aware of the fibreglass rad cowels, maybe they are OK?

they would do the job but im really trying to keep it as origonal as possiable

DEXTAS wrote:they would do the job but im really trying to keep it as origonal as possiable

Have you tried the usual breakers?

have seen a few but beyond repair

DEXTAS wrote:have seen a few but beyond repair

Get one and use it as a pattern. Any decent panel beater/welder should be able to make/repair even a poor one, as the metal is no thicker than a car body panel and the shape less complex than say a car wing.

A few months ago i got a new steel fan shroud/radiator cowl from forge services....it fitted alright although i had to make the drilled holes slotted to make it fit.
Hope this helps.

how much was youres

It was around 100 quid....pretty pricey but i didnt fancy having a plastic one in its place.

could u get me the number or website for them mate thanks

DEXTAS wrote:could u get me the number or website for them mate thanks

http://www.forge-services.co.uk/acatalog/BonnetDex.html
Suggest you contact Peter Smith at Forge Services via the website. Peter is both knowledgeable and helpful.

I agree with Ben...Peter is a very pleasant guy to deal with and he knows his stuff.

thnks for the help al give him a buzz