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Originally Posted by Weber95
I know it's an old thread but I got to say "Thank you BamZipPow!". I have been looking for ideas for a better grill block for my truck ('93 Toyota pickup), currently I have a piece of cardboard with a small center portion cut out in front of my radiator. I know it's not the best, that's why I'm looking for a better alternative (really liking the pipe insulation). I'm thinking a 70-80% block would work for me, I have a short drive to school in the morning and the thermostat only starts to move by the time I get there.
Thanks for all the pictures! They give me alot of good ideas.
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Inspiration is one of the key points to innovation. Glad to be of some help.
Keep in mind that you'll probably need to insert some PVC pipe inside the foam or it will shrink up on you. Also, the foam will break down due to UV exposure so yer setup will be limited to about 6 months or so depending on how much UV hits the foam. I initially used some velcro zip ties I got from Harbor Freight to secure my first grill block to the grill. Depending on yer grill, you'll have to see what will work. Keep in mind that if you need access to remove the grill block in case of overheating, you'll need to consider that if the radiator is hot and bubbly.