TJ Bug Screen
#11
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Re: TJ Bug Screen
Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of screen
(I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into regularly
[I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
curious about the attachment setup.
Tomes
"Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
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> Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of anything.
>
> Earle
>
> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
>> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link to a
>> picture of it so we can talk about it.
>> Tomes
>>
>> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
>> > Hey folks,
>> >
>> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
>> > screening.
>> >
>> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
>> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have more
>> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
>> > anyway.
>> >
>> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for what
>> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
>> >
>> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole open
> up
>> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug screen
> in.
>> >
>> > Comments? Suggestions?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> > Matt
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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(I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into regularly
[I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
curious about the attachment setup.
Tomes
"Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
> Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of anything.
>
> Earle
>
> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
>> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link to a
>> picture of it so we can talk about it.
>> Tomes
>>
>> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
>> > Hey folks,
>> >
>> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
>> > screening.
>> >
>> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
>> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have more
>> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
>> > anyway.
>> >
>> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for what
>> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
>> >
>> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole open
> up
>> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug screen
> in.
>> >
>> > Comments? Suggestions?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> > Matt
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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#12
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Re: TJ Bug Screen
Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of screen
(I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into regularly
[I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
curious about the attachment setup.
Tomes
"Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
> Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of anything.
>
> Earle
>
> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
>> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link to a
>> picture of it so we can talk about it.
>> Tomes
>>
>> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
>> > Hey folks,
>> >
>> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
>> > screening.
>> >
>> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
>> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have more
>> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
>> > anyway.
>> >
>> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for what
>> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
>> >
>> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole open
> up
>> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug screen
> in.
>> >
>> > Comments? Suggestions?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> > Matt
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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(I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into regularly
[I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
curious about the attachment setup.
Tomes
"Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
> Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of anything.
>
> Earle
>
> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
>> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link to a
>> picture of it so we can talk about it.
>> Tomes
>>
>> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
>> > Hey folks,
>> >
>> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
>> > screening.
>> >
>> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
>> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have more
>> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
>> > anyway.
>> >
>> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for what
>> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
>> >
>> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole open
> up
>> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug screen
> in.
>> >
>> > Comments? Suggestions?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> > Matt
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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#13
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Re: TJ Bug Screen
Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of screen
(I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into regularly
[I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
curious about the attachment setup.
Tomes
"Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
> Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of anything.
>
> Earle
>
> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
>> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link to a
>> picture of it so we can talk about it.
>> Tomes
>>
>> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
>> > Hey folks,
>> >
>> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
>> > screening.
>> >
>> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
>> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have more
>> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
>> > anyway.
>> >
>> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for what
>> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
>> >
>> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole open
> up
>> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug screen
> in.
>> >
>> > Comments? Suggestions?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> > Matt
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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(I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into regularly
[I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
curious about the attachment setup.
Tomes
"Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
> Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of anything.
>
> Earle
>
> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
>> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link to a
>> picture of it so we can talk about it.
>> Tomes
>>
>> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
>> > Hey folks,
>> >
>> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
>> > screening.
>> >
>> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
>> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have more
>> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
>> > anyway.
>> >
>> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for what
>> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
>> >
>> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole open
> up
>> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug screen
> in.
>> >
>> > Comments? Suggestions?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> > Matt
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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#14
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Re: TJ Bug Screen
I have an idea for ya.
If you happen to be married
and IF your wife sews....
Have her sew some bias tape around the edges to prevent ravelling and then
sew some velcro straps on it in the right places to wrap around the grille
slots..... whatcha think?
Bias tape and velcro would be about $5.00 the screen material would be
pretty cheap I imagine.
Kate
"Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
news:o9KUf.17267$S25.15245@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
: Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of
screen
: (I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into
regularly
: [I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
: curious about the attachment setup.
: Tomes
:
: "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
: news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
: > Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of
anything.
: >
: > Earle
: >
: > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
: > news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
: >> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link to
a
: >> picture of it so we can talk about it.
: >> Tomes
: >>
: >> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
: >> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
: >> > Hey folks,
: >> >
: >> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
: >> > screening.
: >> >
: >> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
: >> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have
more
: >> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
: >> > anyway.
: >> >
: >> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for
what
: >> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
: >> >
: >> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole
open
: > up
: >> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug screen
: > in.
: >> >
: >> > Comments? Suggestions?
: >> >
: >> > Thanks
: >> > Matt
: >> >
: >>
: >>
: >
: >
: > *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com ***
: > *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from
: > http://www.SecureIX.com ***
:
:
If you happen to be married
and IF your wife sews....
Have her sew some bias tape around the edges to prevent ravelling and then
sew some velcro straps on it in the right places to wrap around the grille
slots..... whatcha think?
Bias tape and velcro would be about $5.00 the screen material would be
pretty cheap I imagine.
Kate
"Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
news:o9KUf.17267$S25.15245@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
: Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of
screen
: (I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into
regularly
: [I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
: curious about the attachment setup.
: Tomes
:
: "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
: news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
: > Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of
anything.
: >
: > Earle
: >
: > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
: > news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
: >> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link to
a
: >> picture of it so we can talk about it.
: >> Tomes
: >>
: >> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
: >> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
: >> > Hey folks,
: >> >
: >> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
: >> > screening.
: >> >
: >> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
: >> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have
more
: >> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
: >> > anyway.
: >> >
: >> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for
what
: >> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
: >> >
: >> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole
open
: > up
: >> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug screen
: > in.
: >> >
: >> > Comments? Suggestions?
: >> >
: >> > Thanks
: >> > Matt
: >> >
: >>
: >>
: >
: >
: > *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com ***
: > *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from
: > http://www.SecureIX.com ***
:
:
#15
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Posts: n/a
Re: TJ Bug Screen
I have an idea for ya.
If you happen to be married
and IF your wife sews....
Have her sew some bias tape around the edges to prevent ravelling and then
sew some velcro straps on it in the right places to wrap around the grille
slots..... whatcha think?
Bias tape and velcro would be about $5.00 the screen material would be
pretty cheap I imagine.
Kate
"Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
news:o9KUf.17267$S25.15245@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
: Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of
screen
: (I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into
regularly
: [I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
: curious about the attachment setup.
: Tomes
:
: "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
: news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
: > Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of
anything.
: >
: > Earle
: >
: > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
: > news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
: >> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link to
a
: >> picture of it so we can talk about it.
: >> Tomes
: >>
: >> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
: >> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
: >> > Hey folks,
: >> >
: >> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
: >> > screening.
: >> >
: >> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
: >> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have
more
: >> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
: >> > anyway.
: >> >
: >> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for
what
: >> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
: >> >
: >> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole
open
: > up
: >> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug screen
: > in.
: >> >
: >> > Comments? Suggestions?
: >> >
: >> > Thanks
: >> > Matt
: >> >
: >>
: >>
: >
: >
: > *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com ***
: > *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from
: > http://www.SecureIX.com ***
:
:
If you happen to be married
and IF your wife sews....
Have her sew some bias tape around the edges to prevent ravelling and then
sew some velcro straps on it in the right places to wrap around the grille
slots..... whatcha think?
Bias tape and velcro would be about $5.00 the screen material would be
pretty cheap I imagine.
Kate
"Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
news:o9KUf.17267$S25.15245@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
: Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of
screen
: (I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into
regularly
: [I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
: curious about the attachment setup.
: Tomes
:
: "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
: news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
: > Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of
anything.
: >
: > Earle
: >
: > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
: > news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
: >> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link to
a
: >> picture of it so we can talk about it.
: >> Tomes
: >>
: >> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
: >> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
: >> > Hey folks,
: >> >
: >> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
: >> > screening.
: >> >
: >> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
: >> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have
more
: >> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
: >> > anyway.
: >> >
: >> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for
what
: >> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
: >> >
: >> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole
open
: > up
: >> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug screen
: > in.
: >> >
: >> > Comments? Suggestions?
: >> >
: >> > Thanks
: >> > Matt
: >> >
: >>
: >>
: >
: >
: > *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com ***
: > *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from
: > http://www.SecureIX.com ***
:
:
#16
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Re: TJ Bug Screen
I have an idea for ya.
If you happen to be married
and IF your wife sews....
Have her sew some bias tape around the edges to prevent ravelling and then
sew some velcro straps on it in the right places to wrap around the grille
slots..... whatcha think?
Bias tape and velcro would be about $5.00 the screen material would be
pretty cheap I imagine.
Kate
"Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
news:o9KUf.17267$S25.15245@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
: Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of
screen
: (I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into
regularly
: [I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
: curious about the attachment setup.
: Tomes
:
: "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
: news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
: > Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of
anything.
: >
: > Earle
: >
: > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
: > news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
: >> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link to
a
: >> picture of it so we can talk about it.
: >> Tomes
: >>
: >> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
: >> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
: >> > Hey folks,
: >> >
: >> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
: >> > screening.
: >> >
: >> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
: >> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have
more
: >> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
: >> > anyway.
: >> >
: >> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for
what
: >> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
: >> >
: >> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole
open
: > up
: >> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug screen
: > in.
: >> >
: >> > Comments? Suggestions?
: >> >
: >> > Thanks
: >> > Matt
: >> >
: >>
: >>
: >
: >
: > *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com ***
: > *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from
: > http://www.SecureIX.com ***
:
:
If you happen to be married
and IF your wife sews....
Have her sew some bias tape around the edges to prevent ravelling and then
sew some velcro straps on it in the right places to wrap around the grille
slots..... whatcha think?
Bias tape and velcro would be about $5.00 the screen material would be
pretty cheap I imagine.
Kate
"Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
news:o9KUf.17267$S25.15245@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
: Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of
screen
: (I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into
regularly
: [I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
: curious about the attachment setup.
: Tomes
:
: "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
: news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
: > Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of
anything.
: >
: > Earle
: >
: > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
: > news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
: >> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link to
a
: >> picture of it so we can talk about it.
: >> Tomes
: >>
: >> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
: >> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
: >> > Hey folks,
: >> >
: >> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
: >> > screening.
: >> >
: >> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
: >> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have
more
: >> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
: >> > anyway.
: >> >
: >> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for
what
: >> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
: >> >
: >> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole
open
: > up
: >> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug screen
: > in.
: >> >
: >> > Comments? Suggestions?
: >> >
: >> > Thanks
: >> > Matt
: >> >
: >>
: >>
: >
: >
: > *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com ***
: > *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from
: > http://www.SecureIX.com ***
:
:
#17
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Posts: n/a
Re: TJ Bug Screen
OK, you got me thinking more here (scary thought in itself...). I had in
mind some manner of clamping mechanism for the metal screening, which is
what I have rolls of [and they cost about $30 per roll btw). However, now I
am thinking of using the flexible stuff (fiberglass?), using the adhesive
backed fuzzy side of the velcro on the inside of the grille, laying the
screen on that and just applying the other side of the velcro through the
screen to catch the pasted on side, rubbing it in real good. Seems too
simple so something must be wrong with this....
Tomes
"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:ZiKUf.878$yn4.858@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
>I have an idea for ya.
> If you happen to be married
> and IF your wife sews....
>
> Have her sew some bias tape around the edges to prevent ravelling and then
> sew some velcro straps on it in the right places to wrap around the grille
> slots..... whatcha think?
> Bias tape and velcro would be about $5.00 the screen material would be
> pretty cheap I imagine.
>
> Kate
>
> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> news:o9KUf.17267$S25.15245@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> : Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of
> screen
> : (I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into
> regularly
> : [I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
> : curious about the attachment setup.
> : Tomes
> :
> : "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
> : news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
> : > Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of
> anything.
> : >
> : > Earle
> : >
> : > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> : > news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> : >> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link
> to
> a
> : >> picture of it so we can talk about it.
> : >> Tomes
> : >>
> : >> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> : >> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
> : >> > Hey folks,
> : >> >
> : >> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
> : >> > screening.
> : >> >
> : >> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
> : >> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have
> more
> : >> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
> : >> > anyway.
> : >> >
> : >> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for
> what
> : >> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
> : >> >
> : >> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole
> open
> : > up
> : >> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug
> screen
> : > in.
> : >> >
> : >> > Comments? Suggestions?
> : >> >
> : >> > Thanks
> : >> > Matt
> : >> >
> : >>
> : >>
> : >
> : >
> : > *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com ***
> : > *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from
> : > http://www.SecureIX.com ***
> :
> :
>
>
mind some manner of clamping mechanism for the metal screening, which is
what I have rolls of [and they cost about $30 per roll btw). However, now I
am thinking of using the flexible stuff (fiberglass?), using the adhesive
backed fuzzy side of the velcro on the inside of the grille, laying the
screen on that and just applying the other side of the velcro through the
screen to catch the pasted on side, rubbing it in real good. Seems too
simple so something must be wrong with this....
Tomes
"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:ZiKUf.878$yn4.858@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
>I have an idea for ya.
> If you happen to be married
> and IF your wife sews....
>
> Have her sew some bias tape around the edges to prevent ravelling and then
> sew some velcro straps on it in the right places to wrap around the grille
> slots..... whatcha think?
> Bias tape and velcro would be about $5.00 the screen material would be
> pretty cheap I imagine.
>
> Kate
>
> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> news:o9KUf.17267$S25.15245@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> : Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of
> screen
> : (I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into
> regularly
> : [I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
> : curious about the attachment setup.
> : Tomes
> :
> : "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
> : news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
> : > Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of
> anything.
> : >
> : > Earle
> : >
> : > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> : > news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> : >> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link
> to
> a
> : >> picture of it so we can talk about it.
> : >> Tomes
> : >>
> : >> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> : >> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
> : >> > Hey folks,
> : >> >
> : >> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
> : >> > screening.
> : >> >
> : >> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
> : >> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have
> more
> : >> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
> : >> > anyway.
> : >> >
> : >> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for
> what
> : >> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
> : >> >
> : >> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole
> open
> : > up
> : >> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug
> screen
> : > in.
> : >> >
> : >> > Comments? Suggestions?
> : >> >
> : >> > Thanks
> : >> > Matt
> : >> >
> : >>
> : >>
> : >
> : >
> : > *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com ***
> : > *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from
> : > http://www.SecureIX.com ***
> :
> :
>
>
#18
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Posts: n/a
Re: TJ Bug Screen
OK, you got me thinking more here (scary thought in itself...). I had in
mind some manner of clamping mechanism for the metal screening, which is
what I have rolls of [and they cost about $30 per roll btw). However, now I
am thinking of using the flexible stuff (fiberglass?), using the adhesive
backed fuzzy side of the velcro on the inside of the grille, laying the
screen on that and just applying the other side of the velcro through the
screen to catch the pasted on side, rubbing it in real good. Seems too
simple so something must be wrong with this....
Tomes
"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:ZiKUf.878$yn4.858@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
>I have an idea for ya.
> If you happen to be married
> and IF your wife sews....
>
> Have her sew some bias tape around the edges to prevent ravelling and then
> sew some velcro straps on it in the right places to wrap around the grille
> slots..... whatcha think?
> Bias tape and velcro would be about $5.00 the screen material would be
> pretty cheap I imagine.
>
> Kate
>
> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> news:o9KUf.17267$S25.15245@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> : Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of
> screen
> : (I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into
> regularly
> : [I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
> : curious about the attachment setup.
> : Tomes
> :
> : "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
> : news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
> : > Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of
> anything.
> : >
> : > Earle
> : >
> : > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> : > news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> : >> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link
> to
> a
> : >> picture of it so we can talk about it.
> : >> Tomes
> : >>
> : >> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> : >> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
> : >> > Hey folks,
> : >> >
> : >> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
> : >> > screening.
> : >> >
> : >> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
> : >> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have
> more
> : >> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
> : >> > anyway.
> : >> >
> : >> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for
> what
> : >> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
> : >> >
> : >> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole
> open
> : > up
> : >> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug
> screen
> : > in.
> : >> >
> : >> > Comments? Suggestions?
> : >> >
> : >> > Thanks
> : >> > Matt
> : >> >
> : >>
> : >>
> : >
> : >
> : > *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com ***
> : > *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from
> : > http://www.SecureIX.com ***
> :
> :
>
>
mind some manner of clamping mechanism for the metal screening, which is
what I have rolls of [and they cost about $30 per roll btw). However, now I
am thinking of using the flexible stuff (fiberglass?), using the adhesive
backed fuzzy side of the velcro on the inside of the grille, laying the
screen on that and just applying the other side of the velcro through the
screen to catch the pasted on side, rubbing it in real good. Seems too
simple so something must be wrong with this....
Tomes
"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:ZiKUf.878$yn4.858@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
>I have an idea for ya.
> If you happen to be married
> and IF your wife sews....
>
> Have her sew some bias tape around the edges to prevent ravelling and then
> sew some velcro straps on it in the right places to wrap around the grille
> slots..... whatcha think?
> Bias tape and velcro would be about $5.00 the screen material would be
> pretty cheap I imagine.
>
> Kate
>
> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> news:o9KUf.17267$S25.15245@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> : Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of
> screen
> : (I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into
> regularly
> : [I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
> : curious about the attachment setup.
> : Tomes
> :
> : "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
> : news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
> : > Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of
> anything.
> : >
> : > Earle
> : >
> : > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> : > news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> : >> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link
> to
> a
> : >> picture of it so we can talk about it.
> : >> Tomes
> : >>
> : >> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> : >> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
> : >> > Hey folks,
> : >> >
> : >> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
> : >> > screening.
> : >> >
> : >> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
> : >> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have
> more
> : >> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
> : >> > anyway.
> : >> >
> : >> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for
> what
> : >> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
> : >> >
> : >> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole
> open
> : > up
> : >> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug
> screen
> : > in.
> : >> >
> : >> > Comments? Suggestions?
> : >> >
> : >> > Thanks
> : >> > Matt
> : >> >
> : >>
> : >>
> : >
> : >
> : > *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com ***
> : > *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from
> : > http://www.SecureIX.com ***
> :
> :
>
>
#19
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Posts: n/a
Re: TJ Bug Screen
OK, you got me thinking more here (scary thought in itself...). I had in
mind some manner of clamping mechanism for the metal screening, which is
what I have rolls of [and they cost about $30 per roll btw). However, now I
am thinking of using the flexible stuff (fiberglass?), using the adhesive
backed fuzzy side of the velcro on the inside of the grille, laying the
screen on that and just applying the other side of the velcro through the
screen to catch the pasted on side, rubbing it in real good. Seems too
simple so something must be wrong with this....
Tomes
"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:ZiKUf.878$yn4.858@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
>I have an idea for ya.
> If you happen to be married
> and IF your wife sews....
>
> Have her sew some bias tape around the edges to prevent ravelling and then
> sew some velcro straps on it in the right places to wrap around the grille
> slots..... whatcha think?
> Bias tape and velcro would be about $5.00 the screen material would be
> pretty cheap I imagine.
>
> Kate
>
> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> news:o9KUf.17267$S25.15245@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> : Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of
> screen
> : (I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into
> regularly
> : [I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
> : curious about the attachment setup.
> : Tomes
> :
> : "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
> : news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
> : > Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of
> anything.
> : >
> : > Earle
> : >
> : > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> : > news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> : >> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link
> to
> a
> : >> picture of it so we can talk about it.
> : >> Tomes
> : >>
> : >> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> : >> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
> : >> > Hey folks,
> : >> >
> : >> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
> : >> > screening.
> : >> >
> : >> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
> : >> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have
> more
> : >> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
> : >> > anyway.
> : >> >
> : >> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for
> what
> : >> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
> : >> >
> : >> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole
> open
> : > up
> : >> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug
> screen
> : > in.
> : >> >
> : >> > Comments? Suggestions?
> : >> >
> : >> > Thanks
> : >> > Matt
> : >> >
> : >>
> : >>
> : >
> : >
> : > *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com ***
> : > *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from
> : > http://www.SecureIX.com ***
> :
> :
>
>
mind some manner of clamping mechanism for the metal screening, which is
what I have rolls of [and they cost about $30 per roll btw). However, now I
am thinking of using the flexible stuff (fiberglass?), using the adhesive
backed fuzzy side of the velcro on the inside of the grille, laying the
screen on that and just applying the other side of the velcro through the
screen to catch the pasted on side, rubbing it in real good. Seems too
simple so something must be wrong with this....
Tomes
"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:ZiKUf.878$yn4.858@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
>I have an idea for ya.
> If you happen to be married
> and IF your wife sews....
>
> Have her sew some bias tape around the edges to prevent ravelling and then
> sew some velcro straps on it in the right places to wrap around the grille
> slots..... whatcha think?
> Bias tape and velcro would be about $5.00 the screen material would be
> pretty cheap I imagine.
>
> Kate
>
> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> news:o9KUf.17267$S25.15245@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> : Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of
> screen
> : (I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into
> regularly
> : [I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
> : curious about the attachment setup.
> : Tomes
> :
> : "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
> : news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
> : > Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of
> anything.
> : >
> : > Earle
> : >
> : > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> : > news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> : >> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link
> to
> a
> : >> picture of it so we can talk about it.
> : >> Tomes
> : >>
> : >> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> : >> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
> : >> > Hey folks,
> : >> >
> : >> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
> : >> > screening.
> : >> >
> : >> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
> : >> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have
> more
> : >> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
> : >> > anyway.
> : >> >
> : >> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for
> what
> : >> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
> : >> >
> : >> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole
> open
> : > up
> : >> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug
> screen
> : > in.
> : >> >
> : >> > Comments? Suggestions?
> : >> >
> : >> > Thanks
> : >> > Matt
> : >> >
> : >>
> : >>
> : >
> : >
> : > *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com ***
> : > *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from
> : > http://www.SecureIX.com ***
> :
> :
>
>
#20
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Re: TJ Bug Screen
It may just be an optical illusion, but I've got two screens side by
side here. One has metal screen, the other has metal mesh. Just
looking, it appears that the metal mesh has a lot more open area than
the fiberglass mesh and the fiberglass mesh has begun to fray which
would further cuts down on the available air flow. On top of that,
the screen material looks like it flexes a lot more in a strong wind,
so that might present a problem as well.
If you do go with the fiber screen, keep an eye on it and let us know
how it works. Personally, I tried the screen wire trick years ago out
in West Texas - about the same time a grasshopper swarm made driving
an adventure and convinced me to sell my motorcycle - and I had
overheating problems in the 100 degree plus summer. The screen caught
too many hoppers and effectively blocked the radiator to the point
that that I had to remove it. It was easier to blast the radiator
with a hose once a week or so.
On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 04:39:13 UTC "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote:
> OK, you got me thinking more here (scary thought in itself...). I had in
> mind some manner of clamping mechanism for the metal screening, which is
> what I have rolls of [and they cost about $30 per roll btw). However, now I
> am thinking of using the flexible stuff (fiberglass?), using the adhesive
> backed fuzzy side of the velcro on the inside of the grille, laying the
> screen on that and just applying the other side of the velcro through the
> screen to catch the pasted on side, rubbing it in real good. Seems too
> simple so something must be wrong with this....
> Tomes
>
> "KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
> news:ZiKUf.878$yn4.858@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
> >I have an idea for ya.
> > If you happen to be married
> > and IF your wife sews....
> >
> > Have her sew some bias tape around the edges to prevent ravelling and then
> > sew some velcro straps on it in the right places to wrap around the grille
> > slots..... whatcha think?
> > Bias tape and velcro would be about $5.00 the screen material would be
> > pretty cheap I imagine.
> >
> > Kate
> >
> > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> > news:o9KUf.17267$S25.15245@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > : Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of
> > screen
> > : (I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into
> > regularly
> > : [I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
> > : curious about the attachment setup.
> > : Tomes
> > :
> > : "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
> > : news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
> > : > Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of
> > anything.
> > : >
> > : > Earle
> > : >
> > : > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> > : > news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > : >> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link
> > to
> > a
> > : >> picture of it so we can talk about it.
> > : >> Tomes
> > : >>
> > : >> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> > : >> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
> > : >> > Hey folks,
> > : >> >
> > : >> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
> > : >> > screening.
> > : >> >
> > : >> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
> > : >> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have
> > more
> > : >> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
> > : >> > anyway.
> > : >> >
> > : >> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for
> > what
> > : >> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
> > : >> >
> > : >> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole
> > open
> > : > up
> > : >> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug
> > screen
> > : > in.
> > : >> >
> > : >> > Comments? Suggestions?
> > : >> >
> > : >> > Thanks
> > : >> > Matt
> > : >> >
> > : >>
> > : >>
> > : >
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side here. One has metal screen, the other has metal mesh. Just
looking, it appears that the metal mesh has a lot more open area than
the fiberglass mesh and the fiberglass mesh has begun to fray which
would further cuts down on the available air flow. On top of that,
the screen material looks like it flexes a lot more in a strong wind,
so that might present a problem as well.
If you do go with the fiber screen, keep an eye on it and let us know
how it works. Personally, I tried the screen wire trick years ago out
in West Texas - about the same time a grasshopper swarm made driving
an adventure and convinced me to sell my motorcycle - and I had
overheating problems in the 100 degree plus summer. The screen caught
too many hoppers and effectively blocked the radiator to the point
that that I had to remove it. It was easier to blast the radiator
with a hose once a week or so.
On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 04:39:13 UTC "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote:
> OK, you got me thinking more here (scary thought in itself...). I had in
> mind some manner of clamping mechanism for the metal screening, which is
> what I have rolls of [and they cost about $30 per roll btw). However, now I
> am thinking of using the flexible stuff (fiberglass?), using the adhesive
> backed fuzzy side of the velcro on the inside of the grille, laying the
> screen on that and just applying the other side of the velcro through the
> screen to catch the pasted on side, rubbing it in real good. Seems too
> simple so something must be wrong with this....
> Tomes
>
> "KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
> news:ZiKUf.878$yn4.858@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
> >I have an idea for ya.
> > If you happen to be married
> > and IF your wife sews....
> >
> > Have her sew some bias tape around the edges to prevent ravelling and then
> > sew some velcro straps on it in the right places to wrap around the grille
> > slots..... whatcha think?
> > Bias tape and velcro would be about $5.00 the screen material would be
> > pretty cheap I imagine.
> >
> > Kate
> >
> > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> > news:o9KUf.17267$S25.15245@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > : Well that is exactly what I was thinking. Just get a big old roll of
> > screen
> > : (I have this as I have a screened in porch that the birds fly into
> > regularly
> > : [I get beak holes...]), and replace once in a while. That is why I am
> > : curious about the attachment setup.
> > : Tomes
> > :
> > : "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
> > : news:4422d427$0$19435$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.c om...
> > : > Yeah, make it disposable. Nobody likes cleaning dead bug off of
> > anything.
> > : >
> > : > Earle
> > : >
> > : > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> > : > news:8YzUf.16937$S25.15828@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > : >> Why not just do the window screening thing again? Then post a link
> > to
> > a
> > : >> picture of it so we can talk about it.
> > : >> Tomes
> > : >>
> > : >> "ambrin" <ambrin@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> > : >> news:BYvUf.4262$tN3.1098@newssvr27.news.prodigy.ne t...
> > : >> > Hey folks,
> > : >> >
> > : >> > I've always made my radiator bug screens from ordinary window
> > : >> > screening.
> > : >> >
> > : >> > I need a bug screen for my 97 TJ. Here in S. Texas, the bugs are
> > : >> > plentiful and almost big enough to carry off my lil Jeep. We have
> > more
> > : >> > bugs than a lawyer has excuses for his clients.... well, almost,
> > : >> > anyway.
> > : >> >
> > : >> > I've also noticed that various parts sellers want about $50.00 for
> > what
> > : >> > they call a stainless steel, inside the grille, bug screen.
> > : >> >
> > : >> > It'd be my luck to spend that kind of money, and have a sink hole
> > open
> > : > up
> > : >> > and swallow the whole shootin match, right after I put the bug
> > screen
> > : > in.
> > : >> >
> > : >> > Comments? Suggestions?
> > : >> >
> > : >> > Thanks
> > : >> > Matt
> > : >> >
> > : >>
> > : >>
> > : >
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