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| Subject: | Re: Famo engine hood question |  |
| Date: | Feb 4, 2004 |
| From: | Ed Kusiak | |
Hi Piotr,
Living where the winters are similar to Russian ones, I would doubt very
much they would have left the side covers off. Seeing what happens with
blowing snow and wind chill, they could possibly have even added more
coverings to the openings. Even today fitted vinyl grill covers or even
pieces of cardboard are placed in front of radiators to help the engine run
warmer and provide more heat to the passenger compartment. I've seen larger
delivery trucks that were fitted with tarplike covers slung beneath them
from the grill back towards the front axle to keep cold air from coming in
from underneath.
Perhaps you can show your winterized Famo in the springtime just before
being prepared for summer camo.
Ed
"Piotr Wypior" wrote in message
news:40205e16@news.track-link.net...
> Hi guys,
>
> Would it be correct to show a Famo in winter camouflage with engine hood
side panels removed for better air flow? I know this procedure was mandatory
for Famos used in warm climates of Russia and Africa, but would this be
possible in cold climates also? I want to display my Famo with the engine
installed in the engine compartment and these hood side panels removed for
better view of the engine block. I was thinking of making a winterized Famo
because I additionally have two sets of Warriors Famo crew in winter dress
to compliment my kit.
> I searched through my Nuts&Bolts and Military Machine volumes on the Famo,
but haven't found any pic of winterized Famo with engine hood panels
removed. So guys, am I going to commit a kind of heresy here, or these hood
side panels can be removed from my model?
>
> TIA for suggestions,
> Piotr
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