and so it continues...
the paraflow hole at the bottom provided some challenge in mounting the radiators. so i spent quite sometime designing a bracket that would be sturdy, fit right into the lower compartment, unobtrusive to the paraflow (and intake fans) and robust enough to hold the rads. it took me a couple of 'prototypes' until i settled on the final version.

it starts with the aluminum sheet, a few strips are cut


the edges are filed and sanded


the corners are rounded off and cleaned up as well


measurements done, bend lines marked and mounting holes drilled


first strip clamped down


bent and hammered down


special treatment on the rad mounting holes


rad mounting holes cleaned


bottom mounting holes tapped


and done


now that the bracket is done, time for 'almost' final fitting, the 240 was the first one up


view from the midplate, the rad mount hole allows minor adjustments


view from the back


view from opposite side


the bracket can block the receiving holes for the side panel


this tab in the side panel will hit the bracket


solution: tab bent back flat with the panel


panel secure and stable even minus 1 holding tab


360 rad gets the same treatment


facing each other


looks alright... queued for painting