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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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I'd say stamped them in or don't do them at all.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Built2Flex
I'd say stamped them in or don't do them at all.
Man.... I spoke too soon. I'd agree if it were my hot rod model A, but it's just a jeep

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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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very nice. a big old ya from me.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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I say yay, but up near the front corners.

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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jcwclm
Unless he's driving backwards, rear is higher than the front, or it's just blowing and raining hard from the rear of the jeep he doesn't need drip pans. Take a second look at them. They're not just straight holes.
Guess it depends on where you live. I am from colorado so snow melting would be my concern. In his case he will probably be fine. I was just curious on how he would design them, because I would love to put some of these in eventually and will need drip pans.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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all done! Im really glad I decided to do this
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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and one that's not so blurry... I think... sorry doing this from my phone
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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Really diggin em! Thanks again everyone for the encouragement!
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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Look good, thing I learned about louvers over the years, is that placement is'nt critical, Vegas they'll most likely do fine in that position.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Detour
Look good, thing I learned about louvers over the years, is that placement is'nt critical, Vegas they'll most likely do fine in that position.
I like the corners too but the shape of mine didn't seem to work too well there. Thanks, I'm curious to see how well they'll work, this is my first set.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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Dang I am getting some those things. They look great especially with the matching paint.
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 06:00 AM
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I am too late to the party!

I was gonna suggest that they seem a bit small, and perhaps aligning two of them to each side of the hood might look better.

I know you said you did not like the looks of the big ones that take up most of the hood, but I think two small ones on each side would look good.
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 08:11 AM
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They look awesome, and I am glad you went with body color!
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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nice i need them Bedliner black on the white hood would be sweet.
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 11:57 PM
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Hey, they look really good. This is the same color as my Xj. I like the idea of the round holes instead of cutting out the whole size. I may just have to try this one out.
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