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CUCV Arctic Grille Front

Kaiser67M715

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Hi all, working on a truck that I would like to put a front grille cover on for the winter months. I have lots of canvas material and an industrial sewing machine. All I need are the outer dimensions of the cover, this way I can leave material where the slave plug and blackout lamp are and create a flap in the center for the warmer days. I tried creating a template, but it didn't fit well underneath.

Pictures of actual attachment points would be very helpful as well.

Thank you.


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Why bother making your own. Visit John's Website, for less than $100. he can set you up with what your looking for.

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Kaiser67M715

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I have little money right now, plenty of material, and I currently have time to do so. I need to make other custom interior pieces for various vehicles, so because of the simple design I figure it would give me good practice in prep for those pieces.
 

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So what is it that you actually need pics of? There are 3 snaps under the hood and 2 quarter turn clips on the sides of the grill halfway up. The bottom tucks in behind the bumper and there are loops (though I don't use them because of my winch location)
 

Jeeperjoe

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seems kind of strange that those are like 99% coverage over the radiator, dont you still want some good airflow even if its cold?
 

Kaiser67M715

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The three snaps under hood, I think I know location they would be used, but would like to verify, and how the bottom attaches

The Arctic cover does block a lot of airflow, all right if you see lots of 20F and under, having someway to either roll it up or open a flap for more airflow as weather dictates is necessary for some weather. Diesels don't typically produce the same heat as a gas motor, the covering will help the motor warm up faster and stay at temp better.


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Here you go. John's winter fronts are outstanding quality. I can't imagine why you would want to try to make one yourself when his are readily available and worth every penny.
 

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Ilikemtb999

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It's also in the Arctic kit install TM page 91-92. The screw in snaps can be found at most hardware stores. That's where I got a replacement. The 1/4 turns I've seen as well.

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Kaiser67M715

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I did see the install pages, but in my opinion the pics aren't good enough, it gave me a general idea for the top snaps, but the bottom tie backs still confuse me; mainly the outer ones-the holes I see in my radiator support seem way to far to the outside. It is possible my support doesn't have the holes, so maybe that is why.


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cucvrus

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I will sell you an original one that I received with a CUCV 20 years ago. It is the genuine thing. Not a Knock off. It has a heavy quilted insulated front cover with all the seams coated in water proof sealer. I ran it a few years and then changed the lighting on the front and did not want to cut the cover. I also have an M1009 rear gate cover. The cover that was on the roof was destroyed. I have been making covers by bolting on various home made things I make and find. But the cover is for sale.014.jpgDSCF5833.jpgDSCF5834.jpg015.jpg013.jpgDSCF5835.jpg012.jpgDSCF5832.jpgDSCF5952 (2).jpg
 
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I have a full kit for a 1009. It's to hot here. I'm never going to use it. If someone is interested.
 

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Strangely enough, Chevrolet (and GMC by default) did an amazing job sizing the radiator on these trucks. I had a '79 civilian that never got warm in the winter. Changed thermostat and even installed a real mechanical gauge - just so I could know the real coolant temperature. Even drilled and tapped the water neck (thermostat housing) and added a second temperature gauge there.

Again, truck never got warm. I didn't know there were Arctic Grille Covers but I had noticed that tractors had snaps for a cover in the winter. The absolute BEST thing I ever did was a thick piece of cardboard in front of the radiator. I only covered about 3/4 of the radiator. Slipped the cardboard in from under the bottom and let it rest on the frame below the radiator. The first winter that I had it that way was the first time I had HEAT in that truck and the defroster could actually defrost the windows. It isn't official, but in my case it worked like a dream.

I always thought I would build something with a big Chevy logo on it and put snaps on the truck. That never happened - but the 10 minutes spent on the ground every year until I sold the truck - where wonderful investments in me being happy in cold weather :cool:
 
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