Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2023 18:34:13 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Radiator Baffles front grill
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Great research,
Now that I’ve learned that the baffles exist, and have learned how to make them from plastic cardboard, I’m good.
But, if someone had a template and one of our venders had a reasonably priced option I would have purchased.
I am happy with the results of my fabrication, but I could have avoided the extensive use of sharp knives and the inevitable finger cuts!
Now to make two more for the 85 and try to avoid accidents!
Eric Caron
> On Apr 5, 2023, at 11:20 AM, John T <john.thiessen@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> This was a head scratcher to me at first, however I did find two
> references online that may help others understand
> which baffles these are and where they are located. Both of these
> sites are in German, but you will get it.
>
> The third link is where you could purchase a stainless steel version
> if you really wanted them.
>
> I too would be interested in a template that was made from an original ...
>
> https://blog.buschecker.de/buschecker-wiki/technik-ahh-jetzt-ja/vw-bus-t3-luftleitpappen-selbst-gebaut/
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD7WKE4BEAM
>
> https://campervanculture.com/shop/vw-t25-t3-vanagon-stainless-steel-air-deflectors/
>
> John
>
> On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 8:37 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> Nope,
>>
>> this isn’t what I’m talking about. I did purchase this three part set. It replaces the old ones that go on either side and bottom of radiator.
>>
>> What I built and replaced are two additional baffles that were originally attached to the front grill. They go between the headlight and the GW baffles, or original side baffles.
>>
>> Eric Caron
>>
>>
>>> On Apr 4, 2023, at 8:33 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>
>>> This is a set...made of plastic... the OEM is cardboard..
>>>
>>> https://gowesty.com/products/radiator-baffle-set-left-right-bottom
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21gH9_nltUg
>>>
>>> On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 4:53 PM Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I used real estate signs (coroplast is the tradename for the corrugated
>>>> plastic) to replace mine years ago and they have held up pretty well over
>>>> the years. I would like to have a pattern from the original though.
>>>>
>>>> Jim
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 6:26 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> So, Thanks to Alistair for the description of the radiator baffles that
>>>> go
>>>>> on the front grill. I never new these existed.
>>>>>
>>>>> I’m a slow fabricator but I’m happy with the results. There is
>>>>> now a baffle between headlight and radiator baffle on both sides of the
>>>>> grill.
>>>>> I did the 84 and will next do the 85.
>>>>>
>>>>> Not sure how important these are but I can see how it will keep out some
>>>>> rain and maybe change some wind noise. I just like having things as
>>>> close
>>>>> to stock as possible.
>>>>>
>>>>> I’m surprised non of the venders have created these. There are baffles
>>>>> from GW for the sides and bottom of the radiator but nothing to replace
>>>>> those on the grill.
>>>>>
>>>>> We will see how mine hold up.
>>>>>
>>>>> Eric Caron
>>>>
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