Finally got my new bumper. New front end pics.
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Cargo Master
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Yeah the top of the bumper is open, then the very bottom has the logo cut out for air flow. I will probably get a plate cut for the top. I would like to have it louvered to direct airflow to the cooler if I can find anyone to do it in some 1/4" steel. I have a friend with a cnc but he can't do louvers. It's hard to imagine there not being any airflow in the area even if it was blocked. There is always the venturi effect.
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Cargo Master
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Cargo Master
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I got the grille off of eBay. You have to order the F and D separately from
Raptor Grille Letters
Be careful as there are several brands, but the only 2 that have been tested w these letters are Paramount and EAG.
Raptor Grille Letters
Be careful as there are several brands, but the only 2 that have been tested w these letters are Paramount and EAG.
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That Raptor grille looks really nice (bumper, too). However, I'm not following you on how you put the grille together... separate letters? Can you provide a more detailed explanation of what you used for the base grille and how to put it all together?
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Go to the grill link...you'll see.
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Gotcha. Thanks.
$100 just for the two letters? Then another $250+ for the grill itself...
It does look nice, but for that money I can do several more things to the truck which are really more necessary at this point..
$100 just for the two letters? Then another $250+ for the grill itself...
It does look nice, but for that money I can do several more things to the truck which are really more necessary at this point..
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Cargo Master
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I did build them. I have 2" thick walnut treads to put on them at some point. They are "functional" so it's not the top of my list!
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Cargo Master
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It does, but it probably would not have happened otherwise. My wife is an accountant if that tells you anything.