Fabrication Custom fabrication ideas and concepts ranging from body kits, interior work, driveline tech, and much more.

my new radiator support panel

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 4, 2020 | 01:45 PM
  #1  
RedZ377's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 24
Likes: 28
From: Piscataway New jersey
Car: 1984 Camaro
Engine: 377 SBC
Transmission: Tremec 5 speed
Axle/Gears: Strange engineering, 4.56 gears
my new radiator support panel

Just finished my new radiator support panel, I guess that's what you would call it. Made it out of one piece of aluminum and painted to match the engine compartment.

Made my own radiator support panel.
Old Mar 5, 2020 | 12:23 PM
  #2  
91ls1t56's Avatar
Member
15 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 402
Likes: 29
From: milwaukee
Car: 91 Z28
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Moser 9" 3.70 35 spline wavetrack
Re: my new radiator support panel

That looks very nice, good job. Great choice for the finish. Is that aluminum textured or is it just the paint ? Definitely an A for effort. I don't want to stomp your dick onto the dirt, but it dose seem to be a little much though.
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2020 | 02:01 PM
  #3  
RedZ377's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 24
Likes: 28
From: Piscataway New jersey
Car: 1984 Camaro
Engine: 377 SBC
Transmission: Tremec 5 speed
Axle/Gears: Strange engineering, 4.56 gears
Re: my new radiator support panel

It’s aluminum and painted with base coat black and then clear coat.
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2020 | 05:30 PM
  #4  
yankeecarman's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,099
Likes: 21
From: Melbourne Australia but from South Carolina
Car: 1991 Trans Am convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: Auto
Re: my new radiator support panel

I like it. Definitely cleans up the engine bay.
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2020 | 07:31 PM
  #5  
RedZ377's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 24
Likes: 28
From: Piscataway New jersey
Car: 1984 Camaro
Engine: 377 SBC
Transmission: Tremec 5 speed
Axle/Gears: Strange engineering, 4.56 gears
Re: my new radiator support panel

Thanks
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2020 | 11:24 AM
  #6  
SilverChicken's Avatar
Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 245
Likes: 30
From: Texas
Car: 1986 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 383 SBC
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Hawks 8.8 with 4.10’s
Re: my new radiator support panel

But that area btw the radiator and nose cone makes such a handy tool tray...
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2021 | 07:23 PM
  #7  
Gibby10's Avatar
Junior Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 27
Likes: 20
From: Kannapolis North Carolina
Car: 86 Iroc
Engine: 355
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Re: my new radiator support panel

that looks really good! been thinking about doing something like that myself. Good work!
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2021 | 03:16 PM
  #8  
GTA1990's Avatar
Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 456
Likes: 26
From: London, UK
Car: 1991 Trans Am
Engine: L31, LT4 hot cam
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3:42 LSD
Re: my new radiator support panel

Originally Posted by 91ls1t56
I don't want to stomp your dick onto the dirt, but
poetry
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2021 | 05:29 PM
  #9  
vorteciroc's Avatar
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,917
Likes: 803
From: 212 is up in this Bit@#
Car: Resto-Mod 1987 IROC-Z Clone
Engine: Alky fed L92 Vortec Twin-Turbo 6.8L
Transmission: My own built/ design 4L80M
Axle/Gears: Custom 12 bolt (4.10:1)
Re: my new radiator support panel

I love it!
Trim Panels like that simplify the look of anything with complicated shapes or noise.

The people who use a Hood-Latch still, won't be to happy, but it works with Hood-Pins.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Zach/90\irocZ
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
4
Feb 5, 2013 09:16 AM
Tibo
Exterior Parts Wanted
3
Nov 18, 2012 12:13 AM
hawksthirdgen
Sponsored Vendors
0
Aug 18, 2012 12:37 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:09 PM.