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02-19-2010, 01:02 AM
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Custom radiator cover upper support
Hey I just wanted to get some opinions on the custom radiator cover I made for my project "Shop Truck".
I didn't like the look of the stock upper mounts since I was using an electric fan and didn't need the upper fan shroud mounts. The plan is to paint it to match the truck and use a thin sheet of brushed stainless underneath as a backdrop for the holes to provide contrast. The stock upper rubber pads were used between the new support and the radiator tanks. I'm thinking about making some more of these to sale, but wanted see what you guys think of it first. This is just a prototype, but the productions units would be CNC laser cut and press brake formed for consistency. The corners are TIG welded and ground smooth. Feedback is appreciated. Thanks, Joe Last edited by joeelutz; 02-19-2010 at 01:25 AM. |
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02-19-2010, 01:32 AM
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Shake and Bake!
 
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
Very, Very nice work. I really like the way it came out.
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02-19-2010, 02:33 AM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
Wow, looks great...make me one!..
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02-19-2010, 02:33 AM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
Very nice Joe! Would you be interested in making something for a 40 ford?
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02-19-2010, 04:23 AM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
Interested. Let me know how much.
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02-19-2010, 05:05 AM
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Chevy Lover Till The End.
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
Now that is nice!! I am really interested in buying one. PM me with all the info when ready. Super job!
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02-19-2010, 08:15 AM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
I like it! looks like it would hold 6 cans of beer
 How much?
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02-19-2010, 08:51 AM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
Very Nice, would be interested if the price is right.
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02-19-2010, 10:40 AM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
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Shoot me an email or PM with some details. Last edited by joeelutz; 02-19-2010 at 11:07 AM. |
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02-19-2010, 11:09 AM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
I'll try to have pricing and time frame on the radiator covers by Monday.
Would anyone be interested in a narrowed version that would work with the stock upper radiator mounts? This would let you keep the stock fan shroud mounting. |
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02-19-2010, 11:20 AM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
Definitely interested in a version that would let you keep the stock fan shroud. Also, could you make an option that doesn't have the holes punched in? I'm thinking that with a good polish, that could look really nice.
Thanks |
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02-19-2010, 12:02 PM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
nice work should be an easy sell
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02-19-2010, 01:01 PM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
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We'll be in touch also! |
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02-19-2010, 02:26 PM
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Parts and more parts
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
That is very clean and it looks like it is a good design. I had aluminum brackets made for my project.
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02-19-2010, 02:38 PM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
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02-19-2010, 06:46 PM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
looks great how about some covers for rad support to grill opening and what is that color of blue
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02-19-2010, 07:06 PM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
I am super interested in one as well, this is one part of my engine that I have been wanting to cover up for a long time.....need something like that finish the look of my engine bay...
let me know as soon as it is ready to go..
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02-19-2010, 07:51 PM
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Parts and more parts
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
If you want a cover for your grille area, try this guy out. Northwest Autofab.
http://www.nwautofab.com/shop/xcart/...p?cat=3&page=2
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02-19-2010, 07:59 PM
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Project Heaven in my 67!!!
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
OK so I am not going to lie. I am quiet jealous of your radiator cover. What dimensions do you need in order to make me something custom for mine! I have a 67 and that area is kinda rought looking! Would like to do something like that and clean it up! Let me know, what kinda dimensions and what all you would need to custom make something.
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02-19-2010, 08:03 PM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
Thanks to everyone for the great feedback. I'm putting the drawings together now.
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Rad support to grill should be fairly simple. Maybe I'll work on those next. |
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02-19-2010, 08:04 PM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
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02-19-2010, 08:09 PM
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Project Heaven in my 67!!!
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
I will PM you pics when I return home from South Dakota!
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02-19-2010, 09:31 PM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
My buddies truck has one similar powder coated black but the guy that made his is MIA
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02-19-2010, 09:55 PM
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I Like Mine With No Shine!
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
Thats a sweet cover!
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02-19-2010, 10:14 PM
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Re: Custom radiator cover upper support
interested awaiting pricing
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