Radiator Baffles

[dave93cab]

I have the AutoCAD drawings from cabby-info

We have a fab shop that we use at work for this kind of stuff, going to see if I can get a quote.

Anyone that has made these before, what kind of metal should I ask for them to be made from, and how thick?

The drawings have bends in them, do they bend "in" or "out" of the page?

The top baffle doesn't have any holes cut for mounting, is it secured using the radiator mounting brackets?

Also, do they fit onto a 2H with AC no problem?

Any pics of said baffles would be appreciated!

edit: i guess i can have a look in the engine bay for the bend directions.

1/16" stainless steel?

[briano1234]

They are originally made of a Tar impregnated Cardboard.

[kamzcab86]

The top baffle doesn't have any holes cut for mounting, is it secured using the radiator mounting brackets?

It's secured by sliding under the lip of the fan shroud, and fitting the cut-outs around the radiator mounting brackets.


I'd supply a better/closer pic, but Photobucket is being a PITA right now.

Also, do they fit onto a 2H with AC no problem?

If need be, use this template:
http://www.cabby-info.com/Files/Baffles_Right_AC.pdf

Any pics of said baffles would be appreciated!

Went out to take a pic of the left one I made, but it appears to have disappeared. I think I removed it to fine-tune it and have no clue where I put it.

1/16" stainless steel?

I just used thin sheet metal found at Home Depot.

[briano1234]

I'd supply a better/closer pic, but Photobucket is being a PITA right now.

That is a under statement.

[dave93cab]

I just used thin sheet metal found at Home Depot.

The stuff that is sold in rolls? I have some of that I think from sound deadening my other car. Will get some full-size prints at work and try to cut them out.

Got the boot cover today thanks its great

[kamzcab86]

The stuff that is sold in rolls? I have some of that I think from sound deadening my other car. Will get some full-size prints at work and try to cut them out.

Got the boot cover today thanks its great

No, the stuff sold in small sheet panels, 24x24 or something like that.

And you're welcome!

[dave93cab]

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100351161/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=sheet&stor

that's only about half a mm thick (0.019") but I should be able to cut the shapes out with snips.

Will that do it, or do I need something thicker?

[kamzcab86]

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100351161/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=sheet&stor

that's only about half a mm thick (0.019") but I should be able to cut the shapes out with snips.

Will that do it, or do I need something thicker?

Just went and looked at the leftovers... I used this stuff: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...c#.UBg-InLhdhg . It's .0179" thick and it's pretty stiff stuff. I used tin snips to cut it out, drilled the holes and then Dremel'd the corners and holes round. Then, of course, finish it off how you desire; Brian and I painted ours.

[briano1234]

Brian and I painted ours.

Actually the first one I remade was enameled at the factory, and was the color blank that was in a Dishwasher that I installed.



The others I used Brass on.

[dave93cab]

I made one up using the template. It's a bit lose like it's not wide enough (front to back). PO had changed the radiator I'm guessing it's a bit thicker than the stock one. After doing that one in about 10 mins flat I'll have another go tomorrow just cutting a large piece and trimming till it fits. I'm hinking I'll get a bit of weatherstripping just to jam it in the fan housing gap a bit tighter.

Thanks for the pics!