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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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Winter front

Does any one know where I can find a winter front for my 86?,I would like to find a fabric one
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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That is probably going to be a custom made item with the truck being 23 years old.

An upolstery shop should be able to fix you right up with some heavy duty fabric and custom sewing to fit.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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Alaska tent and tarp makes them nice ones.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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Um isn't it a bit lake in the year to be getting a winter front? Just curious not tryn to be a Richard cranium.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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Um isn't it a bit lake in the year to be getting a winter front? Just curious not tryn to be a Richard cranium.
Yeah you could say that..lol
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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Boy and I was nice and didn't say that. I just figgured it was for next year.

Mine has never needed one even idling at temps down to 30 below since I put a new thermostat.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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Whats up with that I swear i edited my post to say late. wierd my CRS must be acting up again.

I have a freind the lives in fresno California that drives around all year with a winterfront on his service truck because he likes all the attention it get. Its a rebel flag winterfront.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 12:53 AM
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Is it a winter front or a rebel flag bug screen.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 07:28 AM
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I drive My 85 in -30 degree weather, It'll bake You out of the cab.

I all reality, a winter front should not be needed. If Your truck doesn't get Hot in the cab, Your cooling system prolly needs service.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by fonefiddy
I drive My 85 in -30 degree weather, It'll bake You out of the cab.

I all reality, a winter front should not be needed. If Your truck doesn't get Hot in the cab, Your cooling system prolly needs service.
The cooling system works fine.....but when I plow snow mygrill gets packed full of snow and ice even with a deflector and my grill broke because of it
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by George D.
Um isn't it a bit lake in the year to be getting a winter front? Just curious not tryn to be a Richard cranium.
It might not be too late if this weather keeps up. We have a winter weather advisory going on over here until tomorrow. in the low '30's/high 20's and supposed to get colder till wed-thurs.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by fonefiddy
I drive My 85 in -30 degree weather, It'll bake You out of the cab.

I all reality, a winter front should not be needed. If Your truck doesn't get Hot in the cab, Your cooling system prolly needs service.
i have one on mine to keep the engine compartment warmer for easier starting and it makes a big difference.without it the heater will still heat up like an oven even on low.plus it looks kinda cool.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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Is it a winter front or a rebel flag bug screen.
Its an actual winter front, he doesn't zip it up for obvious reasons.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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They have us down for about 6" by tomorrow evening.

Figures, cleaned winter mess up in the yard and mowed the grass Sunday.
So with the cherry trees starting to bloom, we need 28 degrees and snow tonight and tomorrow.

That way I can probably pick up another load of broken tree limbs from the yard again.

I can see a winter front saving a grill plowing, I have seen more than one busted, usually from the blade markers smacking the grill when it snaps back up after you trip the blade.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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We got 6" here last night, I woke up today to broken branches and downed power lines. Good thing we didn't need the truck today, it would not have made it out from where tis parked, not with these tires at least.
 
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