Winter Grill Cover - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DreamRyder1963** · 12-31-2013, 12:18 PM

Does anyone make a winter grill cover for our trucks?

My truck is not reaching full operating temperature which seems to be causing the truck to run rich. I installed a new thermostat and checked the antifreeze/water ratio in the radiator but it still barely gets warm. I think at this point I need to get a winter grill cover or something similar to block some incoming air. I attached a pic similar to what I am thinking.

geezer#99 · 12-31-2013, 12:27 PM

Use a piece or pieces of cardboard. Leave a hole in the centre close to the centre of the fan. Easy to put in and remove if it warms up.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-31-2013, 01:07 PM

I use cardboard also just pull it out in the summer and replace for winter time..

**DreamRyder1963** · 12-31-2013, 01:52 PM

Ok. I am just a bit concerned about the cardboard getting soggy and damageing my radiator.

geezer#99 · 12-31-2013, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreamRyder1963

Ok. I am just a bit concerned about the cardboard getting soggy and damageing my radiator.

Won't happen. Use some thick stuff.
Don't cover just the bottom half either.
Cover it completely or leave a 6" diameter hole in the middle.

**DreamRyder1963** · 12-31-2013, 02:21 PM

Cool thanks for the replies.

12-31-2013, 12:18 PM	#1
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Winter Grill Cover Does anyone make a winter grill cover for our trucks? My truck is not reaching full operating temperature which seems to be causing the truck to run rich. I installed a new thermostat and checked the antifreeze/water ratio in the radiator but it still barely gets warm. I think at this point I need to get a winter grill cover or something similar to block some incoming air. I attached a pic similar to what I am thinking. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

12-31-2013, 12:27 PM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,542	Re: Winter Grill Cover Use a piece or pieces of cardboard. Leave a hole in the centre close to the centre of the fan. Easy to put in and remove if it warms up.

12-31-2013, 01:07 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: Winter Grill Cover I use cardboard also just pull it out in the summer and replace for winter time.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-31-2013, 01:52 PM	#4
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Re: Winter Grill Cover Ok. I am just a bit concerned about the cardboard getting soggy and damageing my radiator. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

12-31-2013, 02:21 PM	#6
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Re: Winter Grill Cover Cool thanks for the replies. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.