Ideas on engine covers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lyrikz · 03-09-2012, 01:22 PM

Truck is almost finished. There is a spot on the engine bay that i want to cover up. I have seen a few guys make some covers for this area just wondering what you guys recommend.

here is the area. I marked it in red. I would like it to cover the radiator, and then slope down to the grill area.

What size guage metal could i use? 16 guage fine? Ideas on how to mount it? I could bolt it to the core support but i dont want to bolt it to the grill.

Im looking for any ideas. Thanks guys.

SeventyOne · 03-09-2012, 01:38 PM

The aftermarket makes a cover for that area. Check around on LMC or other sites. I believe it comes in black, stainless or maybe other options.

lyrikz · 03-09-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SeventyOne

The aftermarket makes a cover for that area. Check around on LMC or other sites. I believe it comes in black, stainless or maybe other options.

Of course LMC is down. lol.

I dont want just the little cover that goes over the radiator, i want something that curves down and covers that whole front space between teh grill and core support.

SeventyOne · 03-09-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

Of course LMC is down. lol.

I dont want just the little cover that goes over the radiator, i want something that curves down and covers that whole front space between teh grill and core support.

Curves down between the grill and core support? What does this accomplish? Will you be able to see it?

Maybe I don't understand exactly what you need...

lyrikz · 03-09-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SeventyOne

Curves down between the grill and core support? What does this accomplish? Will you be able to see it?

Maybe I don't understand exactly what you need...

Its exactly what Jwall posted. THAT....

I am goign to make that though..

SeventyOne · 03-09-2012, 02:25 PM

That's an optima cover I think for the battery.

JWall · 03-09-2012, 02:34 PM

The battery cover is just a snap on cover by Optima I bought it from Summit Racing.

nibs · 03-09-2012, 02:10 PM

Pieces for grille to rad support
option #1
http://undercoverinnovations.com/ind...dex&cPath=1_11
option #2
http://www.nwautofab.com/shop/xcart/...6&cat=3&page=1
Piece for radiator cover
http://www.hotroddynamics.com/ChevyTruck.html

JWall · 03-09-2012, 02:13 PM

Radiator cover & grille filler panels... all from LMC for around $150

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SeventyOne · 03-09-2012, 02:20 PM

Looks good JWall. Should actually improve airflow over the radiator too I imagine.

lyrikz · 03-09-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JWall

Radiator cover & grille filler panels... all from LMC for around $150

Attachment 887042

Yes yes yes. Thats it.

WHere did you get the red cover for your battery???

lyrikz · 03-09-2012, 04:32 PM

Silly question. Those little rubber stubs located on the grill that bump stop the hood.. Mine are metal.... Is there supposed to be a rubber bump there?? htere is one on the left and right far end. Where do you get the rubber bumper?

JWall · 03-09-2012, 04:37 PM

The factory style hood stops have a rubber pad on top with a phillips head screw showing in the center.

The ones on my truck in the pic are billet hood stops from Ring Brothers.

lyrikz · 03-09-2012, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWall

The factory style hood stops have a rubber pad on top with a phillips head screw showing in the center.

The ones on my truck in the pic are billet hood stops from Ring Brothers.

LMC doesnt appear to have those. They just have the metal portion like i have. I swear im search handicapped. I searched for 10 minutes looking for grills.. Uh, try GRILLE monkey... ANyways.. Thanks for the other links.

JWall · 03-09-2012, 05:15 PM

This is the 1st image i found of them...
http://www.americanclassic.com/Googl...s/HB7-1972.htm

C20-67_N_MO · 03-09-2012, 05:39 PM

Very clean lines.

Love it.

Nice trucks guys!!!

kevmcrae · 03-09-2012, 11:13 PM

Both are available from Brother's as well. www.brotherstrucks.com
one called "radiator cover" in black or stainless. other called "radiator support/grill cover" in polished or natural stainless, or black.

OhioDan · 03-11-2012, 05:33 AM

http://undercoverinnovations.com/ind...dex&cPath=1_11

This is what I have on mine. Along with a rad cover, it looks good. No pics at this time.

03-09-2012, 02:25 PM	#6
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: Ideas on engine covers? That's an optima cover I think for the battery.

03-09-2012, 02:34 PM	#7
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Ideas on engine covers? The battery cover is just a snap on cover by Optima I bought it from Summit Racing. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

03-09-2012, 02:10 PM	#8
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: Ideas on engine covers? Pieces for grille to rad support option #1 http://undercoverinnovations.com/ind...dex&cPath=1_11 option #2 http://www.nwautofab.com/shop/xcart/...6&cat=3&page=1 Piece for radiator cover http://www.hotroddynamics.com/ChevyTruck.html __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

03-09-2012, 02:13 PM	#9
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Ideas on engine covers? Radiator cover & grille filler panels... all from LMC for around $150 __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

03-09-2012, 02:20 PM	#10
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: Ideas on engine covers? Looks good JWall. Should actually improve airflow over the radiator too I imagine.

03-09-2012, 01:22 PM	#1
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,052	Ideas on engine covers? Truck is almost finished. There is a spot on the engine bay that i want to cover up. I have seen a few guys make some covers for this area just wondering what you guys recommend. here is the area. I marked it in red. I would like it to cover the radiator, and then slope down to the grill area. What size guage metal could i use? 16 guage fine? Ideas on how to mount it? I could bolt it to the core support but i dont want to bolt it to the grill. Im looking for any ideas. Thanks guys. __________________ New project. 1971 Twin Turbo blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676047 My new YOUTUBE channel.. Videos of my truck and a current walk around. Lyrikz74 Youtube channel *DONE! SOLD!* My 1971 stepside build thread My Build Thread UPDATED 6/11. DONE and sold.

03-09-2012, 01:38 PM	#2
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: Ideas on engine covers? The aftermarket makes a cover for that area. Check around on LMC or other sites. I believe it comes in black, stainless or maybe other options.

03-09-2012, 04:32 PM	#12
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,052	Re: Ideas on engine covers? Silly question. Those little rubber stubs located on the grill that bump stop the hood.. Mine are metal.... Is there supposed to be a rubber bump there?? htere is one on the left and right far end. Where do you get the rubber bumper? __________________ New project. 1971 Twin Turbo blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676047 My new YOUTUBE channel.. Videos of my truck and a current walk around. Lyrikz74 Youtube channel *DONE! SOLD!* My 1971 stepside build thread My Build Thread UPDATED 6/11. DONE and sold.

03-09-2012, 04:37 PM	#13
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Ideas on engine covers? The factory style hood stops have a rubber pad on top with a phillips head screw showing in the center. The ones on my truck in the pic are billet hood stops from Ring Brothers. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

03-09-2012, 05:15 PM	#15
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Ideas on engine covers? This is the 1st image i found of them... http://www.americanclassic.com/Googl...s/HB7-1972.htm __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

03-09-2012, 05:39 PM	#16
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Ideas on engine covers? Very clean lines. Love it. Nice trucks guys!!! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

03-09-2012, 11:13 PM	#17
kevmcrae Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kalispell Montana Posts: 92	Re: Ideas on engine covers? Both are available from Brother's as well. www.brotherstrucks.com one called "radiator cover" in black or stainless. other called "radiator support/grill cover" in polished or natural stainless, or black.

03-11-2012, 05:33 AM	#18
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Ideas on engine covers? http://undercoverinnovations.com/ind...dex&cPath=1_11 This is what I have on mine. Along with a rad cover, it looks good. No pics at this time. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

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