CV2065 MKIV Roadster Build Thread #2 - Visors - Heat Shields - Saggy Pipe

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I made a radiator screen out of some black powder coated perforated hexagon grill mesh from customcargrills.com. Wow, this was perfect as this stuff is normally kind of expensive, but they have a scrap section on their website. I was able to get a 32" x 50" piece for half price of a normal sheet. Thought it might be beat up and bent but nope, perfect condition. Once cut to size (26" x 21"), and a bit off the top of both sides for a good fit, I added 1/16" edge trim (wind lace) around the perimeter for a finished look. As I did last time, I drilled the front radiator support in 3 spots for 10/32" screws and used 1/2" nylon spacers to prop it away from the radiator. The bottom will hang a bit for now as I'm using Everson's nose aluminum that will hold it down once in place once installed. Turned out great. I thought that my Breeze radiator cowl cover might have some interference but hung the screen low enough to where it all fits.

If anyone decides to do this, just keep in mind that these grills are finished with metal stripping at the top and bottom. Just be sure to cut it so that is on top as it gives it more strength when hanging.





My Canton overflow can was still stainless and was sticking out like a sore thumb with all of the blacked out in the engine bay. So I pulled it and dropped it off to my powder coat guy. He had it back in less than a week and I reinstalled. Now it looks complete!



Forgot to mention that I also found a 16lb Meziere radiator filler cap to go with the blacked out engine theme. Never seen a two-piece cap with pin. Very cool!



Well, all I have to do now is hook up the side pipes, bolt on the steering wheel and grab some gas and I'm heading out to the street. Hopefully by Thursday at the latest if the weather holds out.