Grille Covers/Blankets
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From: UTAH
Grille Covers/Blankets
Hello,
I have seen several trucks this winter with covers over the front end. I assume to keep the temps up. Is this a good idea? If so does anyone know the techncal name for them and/or where to purchase one?
Thanks
I have seen several trucks this winter with covers over the front end. I assume to keep the temps up. Is this a good idea? If so does anyone know the techncal name for them and/or where to purchase one?
Thanks
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I use one and it make one heck of a difference. The truck jumps right up to temp while running down the road, does not overheat. Mine is home-made from Smoked Plexiglass, I cut out for the FORD logo in the grill, and for the block heater plug to hang out as well.
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From: C H I C A G O
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I bought a "cold-front" grille screen from Lund, and placed a piece of heavy duty insulation on the back side of it so it will stop the air from coming in , and keep the heat from getting out. Works great with warming the truck up, and keeping it warm when i have to make quick stops. Looks allot better than a piece of cardboard zip-tied to your grille 
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I've had Lund cold fronts on my truck every winter since '96, and, honestly, other than looking real cool, I really haven't noticed any difference in the time it take to warm-up, or, operating temps.
When the weather warms up to about 70, or so, and it's time to hook up the 30' RV, I take them off to keep the fan in neutral.
Spend the money if you've got it!
When the weather warms up to about 70, or so, and it's time to hook up the 30' RV, I take them off to keep the fan in neutral.
Spend the money if you've got it!
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HoseDog - this is why i put some insulation on the back-side of the Cold Front before i attached it to my grille. So the cold air couldnt get in the grille , and the warm air couldnt get out when the truck was parked. I have noticed a huge difference in warm up time , as well as how long the motor keeps the heat in....
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From: st.louis
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I HAVE A 93 F-350 4 DR DUALLY AND I LOOKED EVERYWHERE FOR A FRONT!!! DEFLECTA-SHEILD WINTER SHEILD/ BUG SCREEN COMBO PN-329222BC FITS 92-96 FULL SIZE FORD. HOPE THIS INFO WILL HELP IN SOME WAY. I PAID 60.00 FOR IT.
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Ya , I ordered my "cold-front" directly from Lund , and i think it was close to $70 with shipping to my door. It is kinda allot of cash for something so smiple , but the fit is perfect , and i can re-use it winter after winter...............
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