LUKE'57 Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 It couldn't be simpler. All you need to do is go to your nearest auto parts store and tell them you want to see an air filter for a Chevy or GMC pickup with a 350 engine. There's two heighths with the short one about four inches and the tall one about six. I used metal rod from Home Depot for the frame and gates with very fine solder to attach the mesh to it. It looks very much like the method used on the real fencing and is very easy to work with. Just loop it through the mesh and twist it on the rod. Check out a real fence and you'll see how easy it is. I soldered the top, bottom and cross bracing together before attaching the mesh but you could use epoxy as well. I have access at work to Purolator and it works well but I've seen some Fram filters that look more like chain link with a relief type texture that the Purolator lacks. And the Chevy filter is one of the largest (more material) and cheapest of the filters. Win, win situation. Should be about seven or eight bucks for all the fence you need for most projects. If you use a good mask you can salvage a used one for free and it's already "weathered" but be very careful of the dust.
Barbo Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Thanks for the tip...........Above and Beyond............Barbo
scubadiver411 Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 That sounds just way too simple and easy Thanks for the tip, I can't wait to try it out in the near future along the back side of my garage scene STEVE ALLEN
ajulia Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 That sounds just way too simple and easy Thanks for the tip, I can't wait to try it out in the near future along the back side of my garage scene STEVE ALLEN Ditto! Bigg-up's Luke57' Thank you
Mike Whatshisname Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Simple and neat idea Luke'57. Thanks for sharin'.
Mike Whatshisname Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Simple and neat idea Luke'57. Thanks for sharin'.
Robert Myers Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Great tip! Being a cheap old fart, I stopped by the Chevy dealer and ask him for used filters. He gave me a couple. Ok I'll have to do a little cleaning, but free works for me.
Mike Whatshisname Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 I'll have to do a little cleaning Cleaning?????? Don't you mean they came pre-weathered!!!!!!!!
LUKE'57 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Posted February 5, 2008 Thanks everybody. I like to pull my weight and I love being a part of this forum. Maybe a "retaining wall-guard rail" tutorial could be on the way, both concrete and armco.
Dr. Cranky Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 Ditto, he is greatly missed. Great sense of humor and wonderful work.
cobraman Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 Thanks for the how to. Just goes to show you that you can find model stuff wherever you look.
Mercman Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 God Bless Ya Jerry!! "bump for the uninformed" Ditto, he is greatly missed. Great sense of humor and wonderful work. He may be gone but his knowlege still lives on. We all miss you Jerry.
rel14 Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 Use window screen, cut at a angle, spray silver. 1/16 square in screen is about 2"
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now