grill block? expansion foam? need ideas..

[Chris D.]

yeah, i wouldn't be able to run my corner lights beside my headlights.. their attached to the grill..

[2000mc]

i was thinking more of just the section that is the actual grill. might be a little more work, but i bet u could create some nice looking options.

[Concrete]

Originally Posted by trikkonceptz

If your goal is heating and not aero, consider using a flat piece of anything and experiment with different cut out sizes and block the radiator directly, from inside the engine bay. If you are looking for aero upgrades then follow the suggestions of our fellow members.

I used a custom piece of cardboard for years on a Chevette
in fact the same crappy piece of cardboard - for years
but it was for my warmth, not performance, worked great - covered about half the radiator

as for materials:
have you considered the 1/2" foam used in interlocking floor mats
they can be cut, sanded and painted as you like
they can be pressed in & pulled out of the grill easily
I used this kind of system to optimize my summer grill blocking

[Chris D.]

I saw some sort of rubber foam material used in bobcat parts for shipping and I'll snag a
few sheets because we just end up tossing it.. It looks promising for resin and glass..

Originally Posted by Concrete

as for materials:
have you considered the 1/2" foam used in interlocking floor mats
they can be cut, sanded and painted as you like
they can be pressed in & pulled out of the grill easily
I used this kind of system to optimize my summer grill blocking

have any pictures of this? have no clue whats what..

[Concrete]

Originally Posted by Chris D.

have any pictures of this? have no clue whats what..

yep
foam mat - (I think from Lowes) / summer block / winter block - see below

for frame of reference this is a 2000 S10
upper grill is permanently blocked with formed plastic
lower block is foam - cut, edges sanded smooth and painted black
rather modular setup, I could pull the foam plugs at a stop light if needed

[Chris D.]

cool idea..

how large do they come in?

[Concrete]

about 2'x2'

[PaleMelanesian]

Same as what I use. I had some on hand already, so I can't say about cost.