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I'm also interested in progress of your forward protection plate Bill, so will keep watch on this thread.

For the exercise, I quoted Rocky Road's hornbag looking lower bumper replacement and associated requisites at US$1600 delivered but bless them for actually offering us their great product.

Chers,
Steve

 

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An engine does not require ducted airflow around it for cooling. Air cooling has historically proven ineffective. That said, a measured amount of airflow must be able to pass through the engine bay for the cooling system to operate. Make a skid plate around the same shape and all is well.

The waffle shape is probably to stop the insulative material acting as a blanket. Plus the material would be pretty weak without some shape and thickness.

Cheers,
Steve

 

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So delivery before or after Christmas???

Cheers,
Steve

 

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Sorry the photos are working rking. I'm not sure why that would be happening. What is the 'op'?

Cheers,
Bill

OP = Original Post.

I couldn't see the images in it yesterday either.

Ciao,
Steve

 

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I think that it's entirely mental to think about it. Unless you washed the hook all the way to the very back, rust will start it's evil process. It wouldn't matter how meticulously you maintained the almost protruding part... rust will come from the back forwards.

I put the typical aftermarket hooks on my last car. The chrome was well munted within six months... the plating presents sharp edges which is hard on bridles and straps. I've wire-wheeled and painted them to no major benefit. I should have bought the powercoated ones for sure.

Admittedly I used my car off-road several times a week, but it was also washed frequently. Chrome is cafe cruiser stuff in my opinion.

Cheers,
Steve

 

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True that Bob... you could punch it straight through the sump. Ouch.

Would Locktite have stopped it backing out?

 

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Customer-centric offer.

Respect.