Old school bug deflector install

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Jun 23, 2017 | 02:46 AM

jumbofordman

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From: Greenville, NC

Old school bug deflector install

So I was cleaning out my little shed so I could store some boat parts, and I found an old school big deflector (big and flat) inside it in great condition. I held it up to my truck, and like the looks of it, plus it hides the rust on my hood well.

Anyone have a pic of how this type of bug deflector install on our trucks? It has a series of angled metal pieces attached, but it looks like they are upside down. Also, what type of hardware attaches the deflector to the hood?

Thanks

Jun 23, 2017 | 04:30 AM

ng19delta

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The little angled bits are the holders- They usually came with two sizes, about 4 or 5 of each... They should have a basic "L" shape, but with a dip at one end, and a slot along the long side. The dip goes downwards- this is so it will go over the lip of the hood. The flat with the slot goes along the underside of the front of the hood: and the short vertical tab points upwards, and the deflector attaches to that. You put it together, then bring it up to the bottom of the hood, mark & drill the screw holes, and just add the screws. (If you don't have them, ISTR they are a #8 or #10 sheet metal screw)

Scott