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Subject:Re: Radiator Baffles front grill
From:Eric Caron
Date:Tue, 4 Apr 2023 20:33:20 -0400

Yes , a pattern would be helpful.  I made a cardboard mock up then used the plastic cardboard donated to me by neighbors for the task.  Currently using a support Plan Parenthood sign, but have a Tim for Select board waiting in reserve. 

I covered the outside with Black heavy duty duct tape hoping it blends in.

eRic 

> On Apr 4, 2023, at 7:52 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I used real estate signs (coroplast is the tradename for the corrugated
> plastic) to replace mine years ago and they have held up pretty well over
> the years. I would like to have a pattern from the original though.
> 
> Jim
> 
> On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 6:26 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>> So, Thanks to Alistair for the description of the radiator baffles that go
>> on the front grill.  I never new these existed.
>> 
>>        I’m a slow fabricator but I’m happy with the results.  There is
>> now a baffle between headlight and radiator baffle on both sides of the
>> grill.
>>        I did the 84 and will next do the 85.
>> 
>> Not sure how important these are but I can see how it will keep out some
>> rain and maybe change some wind noise.  I just like having things as close
>> to stock as possible.
>> 
>> I’m surprised non of the venders have created these.  There are baffles
>> from GW for the sides and bottom of the radiator but nothing to replace
>> those on the grill.
>> 
>>        We will see how mine hold up.
>> 
>> Eric Caron