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Edmond · 06-22-2004, 04:38 PM

Thanks to Kevin I now am a proud owner of a bug deflector as sold by LMC.
Nothing wrong so far. But I never would have guessed that I had to use Duo-Loc (3M) to put the damn thing on!! That means some one can steel the thing of within a second... Do any of you have this bug deflector? And what's your opinion about it after using it?
Thanks for all the input.

Cya,
Edmond

Edmond · 06-24-2004, 10:20 AM

Anybody??

(TTT)

Cya,
Edmond

bouncytruck · 06-24-2004, 11:21 AM

Post a picture of it. My first 2 K-5s had bud deflectors on them when I bought them, but they were the old-school flat plexy stuff. I removed them as soon as I got the trucks home. I still have one in my garage if anyone wants it!

junkyardjohn · 06-24-2004, 11:22 AM

MY 71 BLAZER HAD A BUG DEFLECTOR ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT, & DROVE IT ABOUT 120 MILES HOME, ALMOST TEN YEARS AGO. IT WAS THE ABSOLUTE FIRST THING I TOOK OFF, & I WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY VERY HAPPY IF SOMEONE STOLE IT. (THE BUG DEFLECTOR.. NOT THE BLAZER)

JOHN

toddtheodd · 06-24-2004, 11:55 AM

I don't really have a problem with bugs hitting the window anyway. The shape of the 72 hood is about 5 degree off of being the same angle that a bug deflector is in. If anything bugs hit the top of the windshield. Unless of course it's a big juicy one, and even bug deflectors don't stop all of those.

ChevLoRay · 06-24-2004, 05:43 PM

As good a product as they were supposed to be, they were a fad that (thankfullly) died. I know we can still buy the aerodynamic bug shields, but I don't like 'em, either. I might go with a bra, at the most. Just no plastic bug shields/deflectors.

I have one for an '00-02 Tundra, if anyone wants to come get it. It's dark grey and causes a whistling sound at about 55-65mph. It also chipped the paint where it was installed between the grille and the hood. THAT'S WHY I TOOK IT OFF!!!!

Oh, I didn't put it on the truck; it was a used truck and already installed when I bought it.

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-24-2004, 06:56 PM

JUST SAY NO, MY $0.02 WORTH. :p

useRc10 · 06-24-2004, 08:28 PM

i bought one but have never put it on...my hood has several chips where bugs hit the flat part..

my dad had a bra made and we are trying to figure out a way to keep it from flapping and scratching the paint...if i can find batteries i'll go take a pic

useRc10 · 06-24-2004, 08:47 PM

ahhh...they won't resize right and theyre blurry too since it is startingto get dark

06-22-2004, 04:38 PM	#1
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,062	Bug Deflector from LMC Thanks to Kevin I now am a proud owner of a bug deflector as sold by LMC. Nothing wrong so far. But I never would have guessed that I had to use Duo-Loc (3M) to put the damn thing on!! That means some one can steel the thing of within a second... Do any of you have this bug deflector? And what's your opinion about it after using it? Thanks for all the input. Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands

06-24-2004, 10:20 AM	#2
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,062	Anybody?? (TTT) Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands

06-24-2004, 11:21 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Post a picture of it. My first 2 K-5s had bud deflectors on them when I bought them, but they were the old-school flat plexy stuff. I removed them as soon as I got the trucks home. I still have one in my garage if anyone wants it! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-24-2004, 11:22 AM	#4
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	MY 71 BLAZER HAD A BUG DEFLECTOR ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT, & DROVE IT ABOUT 120 MILES HOME, ALMOST TEN YEARS AGO. IT WAS THE ABSOLUTE FIRST THING I TOOK OFF, & I WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY VERY HAPPY IF SOMEONE STOLE IT. (THE BUG DEFLECTOR.. NOT THE BLAZER) JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

06-24-2004, 05:43 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	As good a product as they were supposed to be, they were a fad that (thankfullly) died. I know we can still buy the aerodynamic bug shields, but I don't like 'em, either. I might go with a bra, at the most. Just no plastic bug shields/deflectors. I have one for an '00-02 Tundra, if anyone wants to come get it. It's dark grey and causes a whistling sound at about 55-65mph. It also chipped the paint where it was installed between the grille and the hood. THAT'S WHY I TOOK IT OFF!!!! Oh, I didn't put it on the truck; it was a used truck and already installed when I bought it. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-24-2004, 11:55 AM	#5
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	I don't really have a problem with bugs hitting the window anyway. The shape of the 72 hood is about 5 degree off of being the same angle that a bug deflector is in. If anything bugs hit the top of the windshield. Unless of course it's a big juicy one, and even bug deflectors don't stop all of those.

06-24-2004, 06:56 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	JUST SAY NO, MY $0.02 WORTH. :p __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-24-2004, 08:28 PM	#8
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	i bought one but have never put it on...my hood has several chips where bugs hit the flat part.. my dad had a bra made and we are trying to figure out a way to keep it from flapping and scratching the paint...if i can find batteries i'll go take a pic __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

06-24-2004, 08:47 PM	#9
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	ahhh...they won't resize right and theyre blurry too since it is startingto get dark __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda



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