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Old 01-07-2017, 08:08 AM   #1
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E-series winter front for grill

Does anyone know if there is a winter front available that you don't have to screw the snaps into the grill?
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Old 01-07-2017, 08:57 AM   #2
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You could always go this route using zip ties, but that's probably not what you had in mind.😜
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Old 01-07-2017, 09:49 AM   #3
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Not sure how much they restrict airflow, but the ambulance grills always seem much more restrictive than stock.


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Old 01-12-2017, 07:18 AM   #5
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Old 01-12-2017, 07:42 AM   #6
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^^^ exactly.

I did have a question though. I cut out where the tranny cooler is so it still gets flow. should I leave that solid? I know it shouldn't be when im working the rig, but for the daily drive, should that airflow be blocked as well? it takes a long time to get up to temps when its below freezing.
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Old 01-12-2017, 01:14 PM   #7
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Thanks guys,
Ya the Fia is a great option and i just about went that direction but I really didn't want to screw the clips/snap buttons on my grill.
So Im having Precision design (a company we work with) build me a stainless steel one that is more of an insert, it will also have removable vent covers for when we get a bit warmer temps through the winter. I'll post a pic when it gets here next week.
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So Im having Precision design (a company we work with) build me a stainless steel one that is more of an insert, it will also have removable vent covers for when we get a bit warmer temps through the winter. I'll post a pic when it gets here next week.
If you hurry, you could probably sell a few here before winter is gone. It's bound to be better than my cardboard solution.
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Old 01-12-2017, 03:32 PM   #9
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Well certainly once the one is designed its easy to make more. It will be for 03-07 ford vans.
As you well know arctictraveller from your recent jog through alberta its been so cold up here for a very long stretch. Consistently -15 to -35 (Celsius) so my van really never heats up enough to pump out warm air. Im heading up north next weekend and gotta have something, even if it is cardboard. This new insert should be here in time.
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