Photo of blocked front Grill.

FishHawk · 01-17-2008, 06:59 AM

Can someone post a photo of their block grill ? I would like to see how you use the blocking material to block out the cold. Thanks FishHawk

john1701a · 01-17-2008, 07:59 AM

There are 5 photos on this page
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**TonyPSchaefer** · 01-17-2008, 09:04 AM

. . . and a whole discussion complete with pictures here http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-mo...=first+morning

bc104 · 01-17-2008, 09:48 AM

I have to wash my car then take pictures. I just installed it for the first time on Monday, 1/14. I used 3/4" gray pipe insulation, opened it, and mounted it behind the upper grill using zip ties. For the lower grille, I used gutter guard from Home Depot. Not the fence type; the plastic that is solid except for some small slots. Again, I used zip ties and it is behind the grill. Unfortunately I only had white lying around the garage, but it does come in brown also. It isn't nearly as noticeable.

miscrms · 01-17-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bc104

It isn't nearly as noticeable.

You should see mine, using a neon green pool noodle!!!

I'm too embarrased to even post a pic. But hey, it was free, and my son is too young to notice his pool noodle is ~2ft shorter than it was

Rob

JimboK · 01-17-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by miscrms

You should see mine, using a neon green pool noodle!!!

I'm too embarrased to even post a pic. But hey, it was free, and my son is too young to notice his pool noodle is ~2ft shorter than it was

Rob

I respect your frugality, but dark gray pipe insulation like a lot of us use is pretty cheap! Besides, your son will get older and eventually expect to have what's his.

bc104 · 01-21-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bc104

I have to wash my car then take pictures. I just installed it for the first time on Monday, 1/14. I used 3/4" gray pipe insulation, opened it, and mounted it behind the upper grill using zip ties. For the lower grille, I used gutter guard from Home Depot. Not the fence type; the plastic that is solid except for some small slots. Again, I used zip ties and it is behind the grill. Unfortunately I only had white lying around the garage, but it does come in brown also. It isn't nearly as noticeable.

Ok, here's a pic!

SpartanScott · 01-21-2008, 07:19 PM

Here are 2 more photos. Bought 4, 6' tubes (1") for a total cost of $3.50; each tube cut in half. No zip ties used and they have not budged. Enjoy

gregzgurl · 01-21-2008, 10:02 PM

Is that safe?

JimN · 01-22-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gregzgurl

Is that safe?

Yes. There are different opinions on how much should be blocked and at what temperature it should be removed. IMO if the fan hasn't started then it isn't too hot. I've kept the top blocked year round.

01-17-2008, 06:59 AM	#1
FishHawk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 133 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Photo of blocked front Grill. Can someone post a photo of their block grill ? I would like to see how you use the blocking material to block out the cold. Thanks FishHawk

01-17-2008, 07:59 AM	#2
john1701a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,376 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 9 Thanked 145 Times in 70 Posts Friends: 12	Re: Photo of blocked front Grill. There are 5 photos on this page .

01-17-2008, 09:04 AM	#3
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,503 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 168 Times in 109 Posts Friends: 23	Re: Photo of blocked front Grill. . . . and a whole discussion complete with pictures here http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-mo...=first+morning

01-17-2008, 09:48 AM	#4
bc104 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 36 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Photo of blocked front Grill. I have to wash my car then take pictures. I just installed it for the first time on Monday, 1/14. I used 3/4" gray pipe insulation, opened it, and mounted it behind the upper grill using zip ties. For the lower grille, I used gutter guard from Home Depot. Not the fence type; the plastic that is solid except for some small slots. Again, I used zip ties and it is behind the grill. Unfortunately I only had white lying around the garage, but it does come in brown also. It isn't nearly as noticeable.

01-21-2008, 07:19 PM	#8
SpartanScott Michigan Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Lyon, Michigan Posts: 53 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Photo of blocked front Grill. Here are 2 more photos. Bought 4, 6' tubes (1") for a total cost of $3.50; each tube cut in half. No zip ties used and they have not budged. Enjoy Attached Thumbnails

01-21-2008, 10:02 PM	#9
gregzgurl Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 14 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Photo of blocked front Grill. Is that safe?