Just a small up grade that is cheap ($7.00) to make a #8 304 stainless steel screen to fit at the top of the scoops of any 68 or 69 Forced Air Induction on W-30 442 or any one who as installed a system. It prevents birds and debris from getting inside the filter housing.

 

Interesting. I've never had anything try to make a home in there but it surely is a possibility.

 

That would look slick in the duct intake opening.

 

Why take any chances? I found a bunch of leaves but it could have been a bird and for $7.00 and 30 minutes of work it's worth it. The guy I bought the screens from was a real gentleman here is the link to it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/111980855663...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT the material is really super high quality and I didn't have to drill anything besides nobody see them.

 

You read my mind, I may try that next. It's really tough 304 SS but not to bad to bend.

 

Did ONE piece purchased take care of both sides? Looks pretty neat, and effective. Cut to fit, and squeeze into the hole?

 

It's a flow restriction, but it probably doesn't really make much difference. How many leaves actually make it up that much height increase?

 

The guy that I bought them from sell (2) pieces of square 5"X5" of it for $7.00 including shipping. You will need to cut and shape it. I am going to make (2) for the very front of the forced air induction (it wont be an original look but it will look great and be functional) so if you want mine once I get the other two make I will sell them to you cheap.

 

Just my two cents, but I've never had an issue of leaves, mice, deer, or anything getting in my ductwork.

 

The screens should be very helpful when the car is stored or parked for a long time, especially with mice and such looking to make nests or get material to make one.

 

Make sure you use a wood form for the mesh. But you knew that already didn't you.

 

I honestly didn't (I used my hands and a pair of good pliers) but I will when I make the (2) 14"X2" that will go in front of the scoops which will be attractive and functional. All the new cars have screens on them (flimsy) and there is good reason for it....progress.

 

What fun is that??? Now you cant suck "Dumb cars", Prius's, leaves and small children off the sidewalk as you drive by WOT!

Olds 442 = Prius Repellent!

 

 

It may not be original but it's functional and it looks great for just $12.00 and a few hours of enjoyable work. Almost done and i cant wait to see them on the car.

 

Oh my that is nice. Are you going to put the trim back on?

 

When I bought the car about 5 years ago it had a generic cheap s@#%&* looking non original air filter so I decided to go with a factory W-30 set up and I bought the scoops from www.thegoodoldsdays.com but even if the reproduction of the scoops was superb they were miss-casted with waves in them. Since I couldn't find the original trim I came up with this idea which I like even better. I am sacrificing originality for functionality and great looks (304 stainless steel) and best of all the waves are gone. I will take that trade anytime.

 

That looks good.

 

Very nice.

 

Did you use a wood buck to form them?
The mesh sticks out just the right amount.

 

I used a 2 X 4 to bend the mesh a soft hammer and my hands. The mesh sticks out just the right amount. I finished late last night, drove the car this morning and there is no performance changes from less air moving thru the mesh. I advise anybody that wants to do it to either use original scoops or the ones that Mikes442 sells as they are of superior quality than the made in China.

 

That really updates the look of the front end.

 

i dont hate it..but i like the trim around it better...but then again it isnt my car and if you like it, thats all that counts...i make my cars like i want them and thats what everyone should do...

really brings your eye too it...thats for sure

 

Sorry Mark, I'm not make mine how you want it....

 

I looked for the last 6 years for a trim that would look original, even bought the cheap Chinese one sold by "Car Parts" only to return it because it just didn't cut it so it was either no trim or this and I wish I could have even made a trim to resemble the original but could not so this is more than a happy medium with functionality on top of it.

 

Nice job on both projects, well executed with great results
Kudos!

Brett

 

I like it

 

 

This is what happens when music and automobiles get together. The studs are still attached so that the emblems can still be used. Left over 2 X 4 and plexi glass. They are all fun projects.