I randomly found this and thought it was pretty strange. I was trying to figure out what (if any) benefit there is to replacing panels with mesh?

The only reasons i could think of that might make sense are for operation in very hot climates for more air-cooling
or perhaps for sticking foliage/branches through the mesh for camouflage.

Any ideas? link is below


http://www.gumtree.co.za/cp-bakkies-cargo-vans-in-bloemfontein/ford-f-100-480856043

 

It's for when you hit big game out on the savanna. The fresh meat is forced through the grill, separating it from the hide. Once separated, the meat gathers on the internal combustion oven which gently cooks it to a nice 160-180 degree temperature, depending on your preference. The hide, draped over the patent pending curing grate, is cured by the radiant heat from the oven. Once you stop, you can pull your new animal hide blanket off of the front of your truck, open the hood, scoop your dinner off of the oven and enjoy a fresh cooked meal while your blanket keeps you warm during the cold desert night.

 

Dang.. how long did ya have to ponder THAT??

That rig is pretty cool IMO.

 

Not long, being a smart a$$ comes naturally for me. I usually just don't do it on the internet.

 

I think if you hit an animal, that fancy front end is going to end up looking like a pretzel.

 

Well You are aware they are filming Mad Max Fury Road in Namibia Africa. Maybe its one of the vehicles?

 

I like your thinking!!

 

Well one answer would be probably in a accident or badly rusted, and here in South Africa we dont have junk yards full of trucks,you have to go out of your way searching for parts for these truck and then they become really expensive, and seeing that its used on a farm they just covered the engine with what they had...

I come across some interesting trucks as well. Like this F250 super cab, dont know if its originally like this or custom made



Here is one we spotted along the road. Bit different from the top one.

 

Those aren't factory. have to be a company making that extension kit like in Australia and Mexico with the Dentside Ambulances.

 

Looks like a crew cab without the rear doors punched out.

 

Foreign rigs are always so funky looking.

 

HAHAHA I died laughing at that! This is probably the best "explanation" there is.

 

The oe front end of that truck was prob thrashed, dented, rusted beyond repair. Can you imagine how expensive or simply difficult it would be to replace the front end? We're talking third world here. Putting on that 'cage' was the simplest remedy, and prospective buyers would think it for cooling.