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What do you all think about radiator bug screens? I intend to cruise when my car's finished, and I'd like to keep the bugs out of the v-cells, for looks and efficiency. However, I'm concerned that it may cause my car to run hot. Opinions?
Bob Kenison
VCCA #046373
1953 Chevrolet 210 2-door sedan
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You have adequate room to install the screen well in front of the radiator core. I don't think you have anything to worry about.  
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I have a genuine bug screen in front of the core on my 1950 and 1957. I have had no problems. A true bug screen will not be as fine a screen as a window screen. This bug screen with larger openings allows the air to pass trough better and if any bug pieces do get past the screen they will blow right through the core. My screens lay right against the core.
Story about my new 1953 210.
In July of 1953 the car had just 1000 miles on it. I took a trip to Colorado with it. Went up Pikes Peak and Mount Evans. Crossed the plains at 70 MPH in hot weather. Temperature gauge stayed right in the center of the gauge. (passed a lot of flat head Fords that were boiling over)
In 1954 I took a trip out to Yellowstone Park. To protect the front of the car I bought one of the big bug screens that stood out in front of the grille and hood. For highspeed driving the temp. gauge would run 3/4 up and over at 70-75 MPH or higher. On the last day I noted that the cloth bound edge of the screen was rubbing through the paint on the hood so I removed the screen.....and after that the temperature was back down to normal.
Last edited by Chev Nut; 09/01/10 09:49 PM.
Gene Schneider
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