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Old 10-13-2008, 08:12 AM   #1 (permalink)
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This has been on my todo list for a while, and then seeing chuckm getting it done lit the proverbial fire

here are some before and after pics of the large gap from the radiator bulkhead to the front fascia.





I used some thin sheet steel. If it actually helps I will clean it up and probably paint it.

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Old 10-13-2008, 08:38 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Neat looking job. You could have kept going though and cover the whole engine underside! Combine that with an 80 to 90% grille block and you'll have a toasty engine!!

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The Matrix has the same opening. Its kinda odd IMO, especially since it has the underbody panels just after the radiator support.
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Old 10-13-2008, 06:52 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Looks good! Much cleaner than my job!
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I like it a lot. It's also on my todo list. Most mods under the car get short shrift from (lay-zeeee) me.

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Dang, that's a big area! They should have done that job at the factory!
(It looks factory)!

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