Hood Vent and Covers!

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4WDlifeform

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Beaver Falls, PA

• Dec 19, 2009

• #1

So, I have been into this idea for a while, and finally grew the balls to make the cuts! BUT, before I get going about my design/build, i got to give mad credit to this guy, as he may be the first to do this and was my inspiration:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1014094

So, I basically did the same thing, using the same materials. What I was able to do was make magnetic covers. Weather directly to the top of the motor was a big worry, so for the rainy/snowy days, I can cover the vents. See the pics:

Just finished this up today, have not had much chance to see if there is much result. May go for a ride on Sunday here... we'll see how they do! The covers so far have held on at 50MPH. They seem pretty strong to the hood. I highly doubt they would come off.

 

chedisme

NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

middletown, NY

• Dec 19, 2009

• #2

looks pretty good to me.

what did you make the covers out of?

and did you just use magnetic strip/tape stuff?

 

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4WDlifeform

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Beaver Falls, PA

• Dec 19, 2009

• #3

The covers are sheet metal (not sure on gauge size, but about 1/32"). I used strip magnets (two layers), and the body molding tape to make the magnets thicker than the edge molding. Here is another shot from under:

 

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Built2Flex

NAXJA Forum User

Location

d

• Dec 19, 2009

• #4

Absolutely amazing looking! Great effing job!

 

fasteddieyj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hanover, PA

• Dec 19, 2009

• #5

Nice job on the covers. Those look great.

 

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JRW7072009

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Bullhead City, AZ

• Dec 19, 2009

• #6

Thats a good idea, good work they look sweet.

 

John D

NAXJA Member # 788

Location

Rockford, Mi

• Dec 20, 2009

• #7

Do you have a finished pic with the grills installed? Without covers, standing back a bit so we can see the whole hood? Very nice.

 

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R.DesJardin

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Clarkston, WA

• Dec 20, 2009

• #8

That is aboslutely cool. Good job and x2 on a photo from back a little. I've been kicking around what to do with vents and that's a good option.

 

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arctycfox

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Arvada

• Dec 20, 2009

• #9

I have SO got to do this!! That looks SICK! I thought it looked good when the other guy did it, but now you have me thinking about some different designs and such.

 

John D

NAXJA Member # 788

Location

Rockford, Mi

• Dec 20, 2009

• #10

arctycfox said:

I have SO got to do this!! That looks SICK! I thought it looked good when the other guy did it, but now you have me thinking about some different designs and such.

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Thats what I was thinking, that's why I want to see a pic from further out.

 

Johnnie Walker

Piece of Fish!

NAXJA Member

Location

WA state

• Dec 21, 2009

• #11

Some of those curiously strong magnets would probably work best.

 

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4WDlifeform

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Beaver Falls, PA

• Dec 23, 2009

• #12

Here is the best pic I currently have. The XJ is at the garage right now for inspection. I can get a better shot after the holiday.

Thanks for all the complements!

And just an update on the magnetic covers: They are holding up awesome! I was considering stronger magnets, but with this strip stuff, you can cut it to whatever length/shape and it helps with weather sealing. Just a thought if anyone is interested with having a good seal.

 

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MrJCRod

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Goldsboro, NC

• Jan 13, 2010

• #13

Hey, looks good, and I like the cover idea... great job...