16-JUL-2014
Vent mounts welded
I welded some 3/16" x 1/2" flat bar to some 1/2" square tube. These will be drilled and tapped to hold the vents in place.
16-JUL-2014
Both vent holes complete
With both sides welded in place I can drill and tap the holes for 10-32 machine screws.
16-JUL-2014
Vent holes from the top
I was a big step for me to cut big holes in my hood that already had a ton of work done to it but I knew that I wanted some sort of ventilation and I like the look of these hood vents.
17-JUL-2014
Hood vents installed
The hood vents fit perfectly and pull down nice and tight against the slight contour of the hood.
17-JUL-2014
Bottom side of vents
This picture shows the six holes with the machine screws in place holding the vents. I used seam sealer (because it's strong) to hold the short 1/2" tube to the hood but it will be sandwiched between the hood and vent by the six machine screws.
17-JUL-2014
Option to add sheet metal
With the way I mounted the vents it leaves me the option to add a sheet metal "tray" to catch water in the event of rain or even just washing the Jeep. Just a thought to keep the water off of the engine and keep the engine bay clean.
06-Jul-2014
Spraying clear under the sunshade
My satin black paint wasn't holding up too well so I ended up having to shoot the cage with glossy clear.
06-Jul-2014
New "shiny" clear coat
The clear coat layed down pretty nice and has a good shine to it.
24-Jun-2014
Carbon fiber clamped in place
I decided to install some carbon fiber covers over the "high traffic" areas of my cage to protect the paint from getting to messed up with daily abuse.
After cutting and fitting the carbon fiber pieces it was time to lay out the mounting holes to drill and tap.
06-Jul-2014
Drilled and tapping holes
I drilled some holes and tapped them for 6-32 machine screws.
19-JUL-2014
Passenger side lower tube
The carbon fiber tube cover spans the whole entrance which will protect the paint from people getting in and out of the Jeep as well as the occasional drop of the seat belt buckle.
19-JUL-2014
Drivers side entrance tube
The carbon fiber cover spans the whole length of the tube.