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Old May 14, 2017 | 02:16 PM
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Ideas?!?!

Hey Gang;
My rig is a 2013 5.0 extended cab. Seems to me that there is some "wasted space" at the front end between the bumper/grille and the radiator. I'm thinking that some sheet metal/expanded metal work or maybe some fiberglass formed to fit that the space could make a neat storage area for stuff like jumper cables, an emergency road side kit and other stuff. I'm open to ideas/input. Thanks.
 
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Old May 14, 2017 | 02:43 PM
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I'd be careful to make sure not to disrupt airflow to your radiators.
 
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Old May 14, 2017 | 03:34 PM
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I wouldn't put anything in there. Ford engineers designed it that way for a reason to get the right amount of air to cool the engine.
 
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Old May 14, 2017 | 04:14 PM
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Thanks for the input fellas...to clarify, I certainly agree that blocking air flow to the radiator wouldn't be a good idea. I'll elaborate...my idea would be to use that lower "well" area up TO the level of the radiator. As usual, open to ideas and input. Thanks.
 
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Old May 21, 2017 | 06:48 PM
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You can fit a fair amt of stuff in there with the proper support underneath and without blocking air flow. I use it for fluids and jugs- things I don't want leaking into my floorboard or toolbox- like plain water, windshield washer fluid, etc. Works fine, go for it.
 
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