radiator

I'm in the final stretch of getting my '73 Bav Automatic running. A few months back, I sourced what I thought was the correct radiator, from Champion cooling https://shop.championcooling.com/1972-1973-BMW-Bavaria-SKU-6974?search=bavaria, but it does not have the required transmission cooler...

Has anyone ever tried one of the Chinese radiators? Looks like they used the E12/E24 design but welded up the bung for the sensor. Anyone? Anyone? https://www.ebay.com/itm/114263415977 Dan

I am currently pondering what to do with the heart of the cooling system, and am hoping to get some opinions. There is a shop that I've had recores done before. They specialize in "really classic" cars. This would allow me to recore the original radiator with 2 cores, or even upgrade to 3...

I made the unfortunate acquaintance of a rock this wkend. The fairing splintered, but more importantly the chin took a hit and was moderately buckled. On inspection, there was an impact w the tow hook/motor mount strut, though it appears intact and not bent. The chin however moved slightly...