I'd think plastic corrugated boards are better than cardboard... yes?

On Thu, Apr 20, 2023 at 10:19 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Done!
>
>         Now both vans have these baffles.  I’m still very surprised that
> no venders have created them.  Especially GW as they did create the three
> that go around the radiator.
>
>         I would expect that a reasonably priced version of the full set
> could be created.
> Stainless is not needed.  Heck the cardboard treated ones lasted decades.
>         It is amazing to me that I’m still learning so much about my van
> and still replacing missing parts or putting the original parts back where
> they belong.
> I managed to do a bit of damage to my hands but nothing serious and it is
> always extra fun to create and repair things on the van with the help of
> this list and some creativity.
>
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
>
> > On Apr 5, 2023, at 6:34 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > Great research,
> >
> >        Now that I’ve learned that the baffles exist, and have learned
> how to make them from plastic cardboard, I’m good.
> >
> > But, if someone had a template and one of our venders had a reasonably
> priced option I would have purchased.
> >
> >        I am happy with the results of my fabrication, but I could have
> avoided the extensive use of sharp knives and the inevitable finger cuts!
> >
> > Now to make two more for the 85 and try to avoid accidents!
> >
> > Eric Caron
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Apr 5, 2023, at 11:20 AM, John T <john.thiessen@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >>
> >> This was a head scratcher to me at first, however I did find two
> >> references online that may help others understand
> >> which baffles these are and where they are located. Both of these
> >> sites are in German, but you will get it.
> >>
> >> The third link is where you could purchase a stainless steel version
> >> if you really wanted them.
> >>
> >> I too would be interested in a template that was made from an original
> ...
> >>
> >>
> https://blog.buschecker.de/buschecker-wiki/technik-ahh-jetzt-ja/vw-bus-t3-luftleitpappen-selbst-gebaut/
> >>
> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD7WKE4BEAM
> >>
> >>
> https://campervanculture.com/shop/vw-t25-t3-vanagon-stainless-steel-air-deflectors/
> >>
> >> John
> >>
> >> On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 8:37 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Nope,
> >>>
> >>>       this isn’t what I’m talking about.  I did purchase this three
> part set.  It replaces the old ones that go on either side and bottom of
> radiator.
> >>>
> >>> What I built and replaced are two additional baffles that were
> originally attached to the front grill.  They go between the headlight and
> the GW baffles, or original side baffles.
> >>>
> >>> Eric Caron
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> On Apr 4, 2023, at 8:33 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> This is a set...made of plastic... the OEM is cardboard..
> >>>>
> >>>> https://gowesty.com/products/radiator-baffle-set-left-right-bottom
> >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21gH9_nltUg
> >>>>
> >>>> On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 4:53 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
> >>>>>
>