Thanks guys. I rather enjoyed watching this thing take shape. In fact, I spent a little time today finishing it up.
I used a quality self priming epoxy paint
I'll bet most didn't notice the painter's tape I had in place on those shots. After painting I peeled it off...
I think this shot captures a lot. It is an aesthetic work of art, with man made symmetry via computer modeling and cast into an architectural masterpiece. Ford is doing some superb casting work.:thumbsup:
Regarding the vent hole, this is what Shelby had done to the KR cover. A simple plug, which I believe to be custom made (can't find any application of it ever through Ford Parts and Service).
What Ford installed into the Explorer/Mountaineer covers on the line (the barbed vent is tapered)
It slips into the hole about halfway and then stops, requiring you to drive it home for a 'permanent' installation. I'm holding off, as I still have a number of different ideas as to what I may do.
Regarding hardware, some KR's came equipped with standard, corner-store type, grade 5 bolts and washers
I chose to use the proper Explorer/Mountaineer grade 8, black oxide, integral bolt and washer for fasteners (you need ten, or five packs of two)
I'm sure Steve at Tousley could get the above for less than what I paid.
The gloss black/machined finish of the cover should be a perfect match for the rest of the suspension hardware I'm using...
Along with providing for more clearance between the MM panhard rod and this cover. The FRPP cover is a bit too close for comfort, IMHO...
Tob
I used a quality self priming epoxy paint
I'll bet most didn't notice the painter's tape I had in place on those shots. After painting I peeled it off...
I think this shot captures a lot. It is an aesthetic work of art, with man made symmetry via computer modeling and cast into an architectural masterpiece. Ford is doing some superb casting work.:thumbsup:
Regarding the vent hole, this is what Shelby had done to the KR cover. A simple plug, which I believe to be custom made (can't find any application of it ever through Ford Parts and Service).
What Ford installed into the Explorer/Mountaineer covers on the line (the barbed vent is tapered)
It slips into the hole about halfway and then stops, requiring you to drive it home for a 'permanent' installation. I'm holding off, as I still have a number of different ideas as to what I may do.
Regarding hardware, some KR's came equipped with standard, corner-store type, grade 5 bolts and washers
I chose to use the proper Explorer/Mountaineer grade 8, black oxide, integral bolt and washer for fasteners (you need ten, or five packs of two)
I'm sure Steve at Tousley could get the above for less than what I paid.
The gloss black/machined finish of the cover should be a perfect match for the rest of the suspension hardware I'm using...
Along with providing for more clearance between the MM panhard rod and this cover. The FRPP cover is a bit too close for comfort, IMHO...
Tob
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