Updated pics:
Had to repaint, added some silver leaf and a coule of blue stripes(the color is WAYYY off in these pics) to match my intake tube connectors(not on in these pics).
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Mod complete
MikeR

 

Yea thats sexy. Boy there is a LOT of plastic on cars/trucks these days......

 

^agreed...i still cant believe our intakes are plastic...good ol ford lol

 

It's not just ford every auto company is doing it...

 

every company is using plastic cause its light where di you get the silver leak from? looks awesome

 

Our Paint Department at work sells art supplies--I work for a building materials company--so that's where I got the silver leaf (actually aluminum leaf).
You should me able to get it at a place like Michael's or any art supply.
MikeR

 

looks super sexy. one of a kind for sure.

 

Explorer Intake Cover Version 3.0
Did a little mod on the intake cover today after I noticed how hot the cover got after driving.
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I cut out the section with the 4 raised strips and put in some gutter guard type mesh to get a little air flow going. Black bar running down the middle is for some added support. Not a huge deal because I'm probably only going to run with the cover on at car shows, but I think it looks kinda cool.
put some aluminum leaf on the mesh to match the raised SOHC 4.0L
And don't hate on the blue pin stripes-they're staying--for now.
MikeR

 

Looks good. Do you have pics of it installed?

 

looks good wish i has the 4.0

 

That looks awesome man

 

If the weather cooperates and I hit a show on Sunday, I'll get some 'installed' pics.
MikeR

 

Showtime Pics
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I also redid my intake tube AGAIN-the silver paint that I had just didn't last-I ended up using Rusto Spray-on Bedliner. I put a die-cut Ford oval decal on before I sprayed it, and then sprayed over it for a subtle touch.

 

very niice. love the accents

 

Very sharp!!!

 

Yup, definitely gonna have to start searching exploders. That looks great