I agree that the punched vents look more like factory style louvers. I guess one of the big things for me would be that I could see myself completing the inserts myself, however, finding someone to punch the others might be more difficult.
Hood Louvers? - Retro FZJ80 (1 Viewer)
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Not to hijack, but I wonder where we could find surplus aircraft parts... The rivet-on stainless steel louvers on the upper aft surface of Embraer turboprop engine nacelles look perfect for an 80 hood. There must be others of similar size. Just a thought. Mack
I may have found a guy in socal to do it.. On my list and since my hood is in need of paint now might be a good time...
Treeroot,
Did you end up finishing this off with edging or something to protect the ABS from water? Or did you not need it, I'm sure it has rained since you did this
Did you end up finishing this off with edging or something to protect the ABS from water? Or did you not need it, I'm sure it has rained since you did this
treerootCO
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Treeroot,
Did you end up finishing this off with edging or something to protect the ABS from water? Or did you not need it, I'm sure it has rained since you did this
I just jet the water and snow in
If the truck is parked, a small amount drips in but I haven't noticed any issues. The tray idea would be very simple to add and I still might, just need to find something and glue it up there.
Have you gotten any temp data?
Flank
American by Birth, Texan by the grace of God.
search "hood louver" on Ebay. Tons of em.
Who makes the roof rack?
Checked your sig and cant tell which one.
Cheers,
Mike
Checked your sig and cant tell which one.
Cheers,
Mike
treerootCO
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It is an African Outback powder coated gray. http://www.africanoutback.co.za/products.htm?category=1__Toyota Not many vendors in the US though. The frontrunner rack is similar if you have trouble finding the AO racks http://www.frontrunner.co.za/vehicle_prods/toyota.php
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Found a great source for good hood louvers. Flyin' Miata out of Grand Junction CO, check these out!
http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?deptid=4544&parentid=0&stocknumber=29-40001
http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?deptid=4544&parentid=0&stocknumber=29-40001
Any chance I could get the contact information from the person who made these ? These are very nice and I would love them on my 96' FJ80. Thank you
The shop changed their name but they're still the guys and will punch the louvres. The phone number earlier in the thread still works as well.
Thank you!
you can get the punched panels here Pair of Straight 11 Louvered panels 4" - Rod Louvers and Sheet Metal design
The Forge(new name of OP's source shop) also sells panels. Not 100% confident in my welding skills just yet so I'm sorta holding out for next summer when I take a trip out that way...
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I used the Rod Louvers on my truggy hood and was very please with the product.
