EdwardB’s 35 Hot Rod Truck Build - Well Traveled

[edwardb]

Today I finished installing the engine cover vents. Required cutting holes in the covers, obviously, and didn’t want to fill the engine compartment with fiberglass dust. Plus much easier working on them off the build. So removed the fenders and then the covers. Took the opportunity to clean up some panel gaps and add some bumpers around the radiator grill. Significantly improved the fit of the cowl piece. Once I had the location and holes laid out, cut the openings with my Milwaukee 2522-20 cut-off tool. Normally I use an air saw to cut/trim fiberglass. But was able to get much straighter lines with the cut-off tool that only needed a little filing and sanding to clean up. Important since the cuts are visible. The vents come with bridge pieces that are bonded to the inside of the covers, then 10-24 bolts hold the vents. I used 3M HSRF for bonding. Same as multiple instances previously. Roughed up the base of the bridge pieces and the spots on the cover with 40 grit sandpaper. Also drilled some holes in the bridge pieces to add additional strength to the bond. Not expecting them to go anywhere. With that, everything back together. I’m happy with the look and should give good ventilation.

I’ll go light on this because the vents didn't come from a forum vendor. Although I’m not aware any forum vendors sell anything similar. They’re from http://www.streetdreamsbyross.com/. A fellow Michigander. I came across his website and these parts by searching. Quickly answered some questions several weeks ago. Then when I ordered, had them in less than a week. Happy with the quality, although I did have to clean up a couple of the welds where the bridge pieces attach for the best fit. He has finish options. But I ordered them unfinished. Probably will have them powder coated the same bright silver metallic as my frame. Or maybe paint the body color. Not sure. Here are some pictures.









Taking a brief break here. Going to finally replace the windshield in the coupe. Have some help coming over. Then will get it out of winter hibernation and back on the street. Some events are starting next month. Weather permitting.