Done did some work, son

203Cree · 11-01-2009, 11:32 AM

So I got tired of a few things. One, my horrid rear bumper. It wasn't mounted good enough to be of any use other than looking horrible, so I got rid of it.

I also have a nagging problem with the damn thing running warm. Gone thru pretty well everything on the cooling side and it's all good. New thermostat, new fan clutch, pretty well most everything short of a pump. So, I got a hair brained idea and started cutting stuff, lol.

You guys will like this, lol. The vent is off a 2010 Mustang GT500. Get it direct from Ford for about 40 bucks, and it's a good looking piece IMHO.

In cab pic of it....

And outside....

I have a good line on a tranny from a guy on here, so hopefully that will pan out shortly, and I have some extra cash coming in in a couple weeks, so I'm hoping to pick up a new set of bumpers from Addicted then. In the mean time I'm going to start working on cleaning up/finishing the interior.

Feedback welcome on the heat extractor. It flows a pretty good amount of air just sitting still at idle, so I'm thinking it's really going to drop the ambient temps while moving.

-Rob

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muddpigg · 11-01-2009, 12:22 PM

nice vent/scoop.

RMA · 11-01-2009, 12:33 PM

dude seriously that vent looks great ,may just have to copy you on that one , $40 is a steal compared to others ive seen online.

thanks !!

203Cree · 11-01-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RMA

dude seriously that vent looks great ,may just have to copy you on that one , $40 is a steal compared to others ive seen online.

thanks !!

Be aware it's not an exact fit, lol. It has a curve to it where as our hoods are pretty well flat, so it doesn't quite fit how it should. The corners don't quite stick down the way I'd like. I'm a bit of a perfectionist tho, so probably be good and well enough for most people. Little stuff like that drives me nuts tho, lol.

muddpigg · 11-01-2009, 01:10 PM

Think I'll look for one the vents to the rear of the hood. Lots of rain here, like 3/4 of the year.

Teuf · 11-01-2009, 01:15 PM

I hear ya, first thing i noticed was the space on edge from Photo lookin out. I even got antsy lookin at it. Looks good, should work Aye.

v6854runner · 11-01-2009, 01:19 PM

great job with the vent scoop
looks like a firm fit

BLKNBLU · 11-01-2009, 01:26 PM

I like the looks of the vent, at least at a distance. What did you do about the hood bracing underneath?

Dingman · 11-01-2009, 03:19 PM

That looks great. I wish I had done something like that instead of the hick way I ended up doing it.

203Cree · 11-01-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKNBLU

I like the looks of the vent, at least at a distance. What did you do about the hood bracing underneath?

Well, I had to cut a good portion of it to fit the vent. I'm not sure if I'm going to reglue everything or weld. Haven't decided yet. Probably use glue so as not warp the sheetmetal.

The edges on the vent that don't seal the way I want are going to get some attention sometime, but for now I have other concerns, lol.

Teuf · 11-01-2009, 03:49 PM

Ah ok, its metal then. I was thinkin of putting a small one on the drivers side, not sure yet.

203Cree · 11-01-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Teuf

Ah ok, its metal then. I was thinkin of putting a small one on the drivers side, not sure yet.

Negative, the vent it's self is ABS plastic.

11-01-2009, 12:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,389	nice vent/scoop. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784

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RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	dude seriously that vent looks great ,may just have to copy you on that one , $40 is a steal compared to others ive seen online. thanks !! __________________ '89 2wd X-tracab,W55,22re,My DD '94 SR5 4Runner 4x4,A340H, 3VZE,Alpine deck,Wifes DD '88 SR5 4runner ,A341E,1UZ-FE,kenwoodVZ907, XRC8, Homemade Roof rack.33x10.50,15 KM2 1" home made body lift, BJ spacers ,CB, rear disc brakes ,lockright rear.sky ebrake,truetrac front. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

11-01-2009, 01:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,389	Think I'll look for one the vents to the rear of the hood. Lots of rain here, like 3/4 of the year. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784

11-01-2009, 01:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
v6854runner Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colton/Rialto CA. Posts: 113	great job with the vent scoop looks like a firm fit __________________ 85 4runner 4x4,3.slow v6 EFI auto,45k miles on rebuilt engine & tranny,SAS,dual magnaflow exhaust straight pipe,sunroof,billet grille,lifted,37" nitto mud tires,92 front bumper,shaved door handles & side marker lights,custom two tone paint job DD 2001 Tacoma Prerunner TRD ext cab,bf Goodrich all terrains,blacked out rims

11-01-2009, 01:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
BLKNBLU Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,667	I like the looks of the vent, at least at a distance. What did you do about the hood bracing underneath? __________________ 86 4Runner, custom Sonoran Steel rear bumper, 4Crawler 1" body lift, rock sliders from Richard Stubbs, rear Lockright, SAS w/ARB My build thread. http://www.yotatech.com/f66/blknblu-s-sac-155872/

11-01-2009, 01:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 483	I hear ya, first thing i noticed was the space on edge from Photo lookin out. I even got antsy lookin at it. Looks good, should work Aye.

11-01-2009, 03:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dingman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 258	That looks great. I wish I had done something like that instead of the hick way I ended up doing it. __________________ The Dingsite 1985 4Runner; Lifted and Locked 19'85 4Runner SR5; Stock 2001 GMC ZR2

11-01-2009, 03:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 483	Ah ok, its metal then. I was thinkin of putting a small one on the drivers side, not sure yet.

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