Years ago I had a brilliant idea for making a stubble valance, obviously not the most difficult job in the world. Careful measurement so that it would fit between my overriders I used quality 2.5mm aluminium sheet, a present to self from my firms stock when retiring, all the best tools at my command….Black and Decker workbench, Bosch hand drill c/w blunt drills, quality plastic rainwater pipe to act as a mandrel for that “oh so sophisticated look”………..et voila. A trial fit determined err…..it looked like Frankensteins ugly brother.
A narrow bodied 4/4 with overriders and my valance didn’t do it for me. I still have nightmares.
So, what to do with my wonderful creation, my baby, born from the sweat of my brow. After all I couldn’t give it away…honest.
Brilliant idea number 2! Drill another couple of holes and bolt it to the radiators bottom fixing brackets, lots of room there.
So, I now have a “snowplough” with multi function…. It steers air up in front of the rad for cooling. It also creates a vacuum at the back of the plate so hot air is pulled from underneath the rad. It keeps the rack clean. It keeps the sump clean. It gives millisecond early warning (screech) when you have gone over something and it’s about to hit the sump. It keeps light debris from hitting the sump.
Clearly, the “snowplough” is a must. I’m proud to say mine is a piece of craftsmanship, thoughtful design and technical development bordering on the brilliant. The Sifab company I’m sure would be proud of me.
As you can tell my wife has nobbled the tv and I’m forced to watch Strictly. Think I’ll make something
