Where can I buy a radiator bug screen?

[themechanic]

I'm looking for a bug screen for my radiator that is easy on/off and protects well.

Thanks FBBO

 

[khryslerkid]

I've been looking at something too, having a aluminum radiator.

I Googled radiator screens and there is a bunch of them for older mustangs. The slide out ones got me thinking on maybe making my own. Shouldn't be too hard.

I'm wondering about air flow restriction...

 

[polywideblock]

I'm wondering about air flow restriction...

only when full of bugs

 

[Ranger16]

Many, many moons ago I ALWAYS used a bug screen on every car I had until one started to overheat. Couldn't figure out why. Couldn't be the bug screen as I had been using them for many years. Took the screen off and the problem went away. Haven't used on since. Now I just use a swimming pool vacuum head replacement brush to clean the bugs out.

 

[Sixpaksteve]

I use a bug screen on my 1970 Cuda. I bought some of the black fiberglass screen material from my local ACE Hardware and then just cut it down to fit in front of my radiator. I pull it out and stow it when I'm at a car show or cruise in, and then easily re-install it before getting back on the road. No problems at all with anything overheating....

 

[4mayhemi]

I was thinking about this a couple weeks ago near farmland, not for the radiator, but finding something just to protect my grill fins from a big june bug taking one out. Not like a bra for old Chevys (those flap and scratch), but like a hairnet with elastic that goes around the entire grill or front. One-time disposable use. Might work on my 70 Coronet "isolated" bumpers, but not on other B/Ebodies. Just thinking out loud.

 

[Sonny Black]

I use a bug screen on my 1970 Cuda. I bought some of the black fiberglass screen material from my local ACE Hardware and then just cut it down to fit in front of my radiator. I pull it out and stow it when I'm at a car show or cruise in, and then easily re-install it before getting back on the road. No problems at all with anything overheating....

Sonny has a friend that does the same trick with the screen. BUT will attach it with magnets!...it works, really!

 

[Daves69]

Those magic mesh doors come with magnets on them.
Lol, as seen on TV....

 

[Cornpatch MO]

Sonny has a friend that does the same trick with the screen. BUT will attach it with magnets!...it works, really!

Good idea! I had thought about using a screen but didn't know how to keep it in place and be able to easily remove it..............................MO

 

[69roadr]

Many, many moons ago I ALWAYS used a bug screen on every car I had until one started to overheat. Couldn't figure out why. Couldn't be the bug screen as I had been using them for many years. Took the screen off and the problem went away. Haven't used on since. Now I just use a swimming pool vacuum head replacement brush to clean the bugs out.

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LOL Ranger 16 I use similar process works very well and then blow it all out with a compressor.

 

[mmissile]

I use my air-compressor to blow them outta the fins.

 

[super-bee_ski]

When dennis H and his lovely wife travel in that Bad *** 69 Coronet, he uses a screen
Simple and cheap

 

[Dennis H]

Tucks in between the radiator and cross piece. Snagged on existing hardware. Does the job.

No noticable cooling change.

 

[4mayhemi]

A couple weeks ago I was at the Route66 all-makes show in Towanda (central) IL, heart of corn country and flying insects. A handful of nice mopars too. About 1/3 of all cars had window screens cut and stuffed in front of the radiator/supports. Only a 55 Chebbie had a fancy tethered one. Ingenuity works, and it must not affect cooling.

 

[Darius]

I bought a piece of fiberglass screen, cut it to fit with flaps and excess where required. I also bought 10 very small spring clamps with rubber tips both of these items bought at Home Depot. The clamps were in the tool section. I then clamped the screen to the bottom of there bumper and inside the engine compartment at various places. Closed the hood and there you have it. Took about 5 minutes to fit and clamp in. Drove 550 miles and no issues and NO bugs in my honeycomb!

 

[Paul Boucher]

Nice! Thanks for all the tips. I see a bug screen in my near future!