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| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 819 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 75.209.96.104 Rating: N/A |
Looking for ideas on where to find a salvage( Kenworth or other) truck grille (good condition) to use as a "grille" for an opening in the trunk of our coach for generator air. Opening will be +- 24" square....any Ideas? Custom made is PROHIBITIVE>>>>can't believe what they want for those things at a junk yard...of which we have few here in the third world...all goes south to our across the border neighbors. Open to suggestions...prefer horizontal bars....chrome if possible, but not mandatory. Thanx RCB | ||
| Peter River (Whitebus)
Registered Member Username: Whitebus Post Number: 105 Registered: 4-2009 Posted From: 208.54.14.70  Rating: N/A |
I have been looking at home depot. they have a metal vent cover that looks quite doable, they are white, metal, and have slats attached to outer frame that can be mounted flush with the side panel. | ||
| Chuck Newman (Chuck_newman)
Registered Member Username: Chuck_newman Post Number: 372 Registered: 1-2005 Posted From: 99.0.41.3  Rating: N/A |
Nice looking but pricey http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=freightliner+truck+grille&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l13 13&_odkw=kenworth+truck+grille&_osacat=0 Probably a a bunch much cheaper in Juarez. | ||
| Nellie Wilson (Vivianellie)
Registered Member Username: Vivianellie Post Number: 246 Registered: 11-2008 Posted From: 4.248.62.157  Rating: N/A |
Hi R.C. - My friend Ralph Peters - who did so much work on my interior - used a rubber coated (dark green, as I recall) steel mesh material on his overhead storage doors. Rust resistant, looks very nice and affords plenty of ventilation. I can get you in touch if you want? Another thought: How about the A/C condenser door of any older MCI? It would be close to the right size and all stainless steel. Or - a shot in the dark here - the grille off an old Volvo (the car, not the truck). Sort of square and, I'd guess, about the right size too. Just some thoughts. Nellie Wilson | ||
| David Guglielmetti (Daveg)
Registered Member Username: Daveg Post Number: 67 Registered: 2-2009 Posted From: 71.139.244.152  Rating: N/A |
How about perforated steel, usually not chrome plated, but should be readily available and relatively inexpensive. Then dress it up with bars as desired. Regarding the truck grilles, you don't need the whole thing so don't buy one of those replacements. Go to a truck body shop and see what they might have in the junk pile. | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 820 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 75.209.177.27 Rating: N/A |
Re Juarez....30 killed execution style last weekend...6 Tuesday...we stay on our side   . Even so, it came across to El Paso last week! I don't go any closer to the border than necessary...stray (?) projectiles flying about everywhere. Thanx for the thoughts and ideas. I have a small one mounted..for years..but don't like it. We are about to have the coach painted so want to upgrade a bit...but not to the tune of several hundred dollars! RCB | ||
| Wec4104 (Wec4104)
Registered Member Username: Wec4104 Post Number: 53 Registered: 7-2008 Posted From: 68.80.242.72 Rating: N/A |
I've always liked the concept Land Rover had years ago. The front engine grill was easily removeable so that you could cook on it over an open fire in the Outback. Perhaps you could find something at a BBQ/Gas Grill parts place. Plus, if you have a Detroit, you'd never have to worry about spraying it with PAM. | ||
| Steve Kolb (Skolbibp)
Registered Member Username: Skolbibp Post Number: 4 Registered: 6-2009 Posted From: 70.46.31.2 Rating: N/A |
Do you want a wide open grill or something with louvers. IBP may be able to make something for you. Call me @1-800-468-5287 x232 or email me at skolb@ibpindustries.com | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 824 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 70.210.175.106 Rating: N/A |
Thanx to both....I would like a "nice looking" louvered (preferably movable louvers) grille...not too big...about 20 x 20, if I had my rathers.Could be painted but chrome or Aluminum would be preferred. Steve.. I would like to take you up on your offer, but am just afraid it would be cost prohibitive for me. I don't need anything fancy...just reasonably "nice", not cheap looking, on a new paint job in the middle of the rear (trunk) door...(one piece door). This is a Crown Supercoach with the generator square in the middle of the back "bay"...and the grille would be mounted in the "middle" fo that door. I will send an email with a pic or two of what I have to consider. Many thanx for the input from all. RCB | ||
| Steve Kolb (Skolbibp)
Registered Member Username: Skolbibp Post Number: 5 Registered: 6-2009 Posted From: 70.46.31.2 Rating: N/A |
I will email a drawing of a louver that is 18.5" x 18.5". Let me know if something like this will work. Steve | ||
| William Garamella (Nh_wanderer)
Registered Member Username: Nh_wanderer Post Number: 15 Registered: 11-2008 Posted From: 24.62.162.30  Rating: N/A |
I recently had a generator door / vent fabricated at a local sheet metal shop for $200. This genset rolls out on a slide and vents a 12.5K Yanmar / Kohler. Single piece cover constructed out of rolled steel. The luvers were punched thus minimizing vibration. Welded angle steel brackets to mount to the slide. Photos at: http://casabillisa.posterous.com/ NH Bill 1983 FC 35 Wnaderlodge | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 833 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 75.210.175.45 Rating: N/A |
Steve...I've sent a couple of emails to you...if you did not get them, let me know...if you did, ....well, what can I say? And thanx William G.....I'm going to check it out locally...didn't want to go that much, but may have to. The coach goes to the costumery on the 7th and I need to have that done prior to that date. RCB |