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Wiremesh for engine lid, Where do I get it? |
Stutgart46 |
Jan 11 2005, 02:15 PM
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Stutgart46 Group: Members Posts: 396 Joined: 20-November 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 1,365 |
Does anybody know where I can buy the mesh for the engine lid? I am trying to create a GT lid.
Thanks for your help. |
Jeff Bonanno |
Jan 11 2005, 02:18 PM
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il dottore Group: Members Posts: 421 Joined: 30-April 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 636 |
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Mueller |
Jan 11 2005, 02:22 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
95% of the GT lids you see are 2 lids combined normal swap meet price for a spare engine lid is $10 to $20 from what I have seen |
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nein14 |
Jan 11 2005, 04:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 838 Joined: 6-February 03 From: USA Member No.: 262 |
I got my material from Mc Master Carr the material is an exact match, reasonable cost.
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spunone |
Jan 11 2005, 04:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 945 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Anaheim CA Member No.: 1,901 Region Association: Southern California |
Whats the Pt# for Mc Master Carr for the screen?
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Jeroen |
Jan 11 2005, 04:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
check the "classic threads" forum
there's an excellent write up there on how to build a GT lid with 2 stock grilles |
Mueller |
Jan 11 2005, 04:25 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I'd like to have one made entirely of aluminum or some other lite-weight material (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
oh....just found some on page 2924 (Catalog 104) hmmm, anyone know what size the mesh is? along with aluminum, they have stainless, that might be neat if you want to polish it up...... you want "flattened" mesh, not the regular mesh try looking up part number 9302T11 on-line to see othe sizes and materials |
spunone |
Jan 11 2005, 04:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 945 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Anaheim CA Member No.: 1,901 Region Association: Southern California |
thanks Mike (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif)
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Mueller |
Jan 11 2005, 04:56 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
your welcome....however, don't take my word for that particular part number, I was just pointing you to the page...I have no idea of the correct or near ideal size mesh... |
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nsyr |
Jan 11 2005, 06:16 PM
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Because I Can Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 16-May 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 2,073 |
The opening is .4 x .2 inches.
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Stutgart46 |
Jan 11 2005, 07:35 PM
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Stutgart46 Group: Members Posts: 396 Joined: 20-November 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 1,365 |
Thanks guys. I have an extra engine lid that's in really good shape. I'll look into both ways and determine which is the easiest. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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DJsRepS |
Jan 13 2005, 04:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 431 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Sarasota Florida Member No.: 3,060 |
Never heard of an GT engine lid. Can someone post a Pic? I thought the GT was mainly the wheel wells being flared.
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lapuwali |
Jan 13 2005, 10:14 AM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
GT engine lid has mesh all over. No closed area near the window.
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Joseph Mills |
Jan 13 2005, 12:28 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
Here is one I built from two spares - one as a donor of it's mesh and the other as a donor for the frame (I still have my original with rain tray for winter months). Craig (Cametal) fabricated one after seeing mine, and in my view greatly improved on what I did. He used one solid piece of mesh - I think it has a cleaner look. Also he cut down the diagonal brace and cut large holes in it to reduce weight. It looks real cool and retains more rigidity. I'll try to get him to post a pic. Attached image(s) |
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Joseph Mills |
Jan 13 2005, 12:30 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
I think that using a single sheet of mesh may be the easier of the two.
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DJsRepS |
Jan 13 2005, 01:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 431 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Sarasota Florida Member No.: 3,060 |
What material is that silver insulation stuff ? Can it be washed? Cab sound or heat better?
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Joseph Mills |
Jan 13 2005, 03:09 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
It's just the regular silver foil insulation material available at ACE, HoDePo, etc. A ten dollar roll of it will cover the firewall. It was installed by the PO, but I replaced it when I pulled the engine for an upper end rebuild. It can be washed. It's main job is to hide all the glue on the firewall the PO applied when he installed the first one. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) BTW, the original pad was also removed by the PO. The main thing I like about it is the amount of light it bounces into the engine bay. I was somewhat afraid of what I would find when I initially removed it, but thankfully there is not one spot of rust anywhere, top to bottom. All that being said, if it were a daily driver, or if I drove it in the rain, inclement weather, etc., I would lean towards having nothing on the firewall other than paint. Many owners have found rust behind the original insulation pad. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) |
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DJsRepS |
Jan 14 2005, 04:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 431 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Sarasota Florida Member No.: 3,060 |
The orignal insulation pad was behind the seats in the cab right? Ive never seen one in the motor bay. I thought it looked kinda neat and was just wondering if it made any improvements in the cab.
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davep |
Jan 14 2005, 06:32 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,152 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
Here are a few photos from factory GT lids; a few different lids but the same construction.
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davep |
Jan 14 2005, 06:33 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,152 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
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