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Amazon OLD style grills that everyone likes

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Old Oct 29th, 2012, 07:24   #21
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Hi - thanks for mentioning me Mitch. I'm not usually on the "For Sale" thread, but happened to have a look tonight.

The way I did mine was to start with the late-model grills from a 68+ (I think). I ground-off all the thin strips with a die-grinder, just leaving the surround and the one wider strip that runs across the middle. If you look closely you can tell they have been altered, but it is pretty clean. Then I just picked some metal mesh I liked for the backing and had it cut to shape. All is attached via the screws in the centre. I painted the mesh with a grey (not silver) as that was what I had, and I like it that way. After a year and 20,000 miles they are starting to show their age, so I'll have them powder-coated. Personally, I don't usually love the old-style, but didn't like the newer ones either, so that's why I did what I did.

I also removed the lettering on the hood, and welded-up the holes - personal preference again.

And I don't know if I have admitted this on the forum or not, but I eventually put blue LED's behind the grill - I had an extra wire, and found lights which match the car. I can post a photo is someone would like to see what it looks like. Personally, I think I got away with it aesthetically, but wouldn't expect everyone to agree.
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some photos would be nice to see what they look like thanks for the info
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Hi, sorry for going-on there abit - off-topic even.

These grills will likely be very popular, and you are to be COMMENDED for the work. My little modification will not likely satisfy anyone who is willing to part with the money for more professional grills.
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those look awesome and certainly do bling up the rather understated grills of the later models..

i'm interested
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Please keep me informed of the progress. I have a limited budget, but they look very good. Thx

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i will keep you informed i belive we have things more organised now we trying it with a stainless steel mesh like same pattern as old style just to compare the look and we should know in a week or so how they come up i will post a image of them so you all can see aswell

price i belive will come in a bit better another thing we need to compare on the other old style mesh and then we will be on last run and final figure in hand
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savage looking car there, btw...
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Is it possible to take the mesh apart from the grill to paint it another color?

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yes the mesh is attached from behind the main outer grill , held in and fixed withing the front panel with a stainless steel bar... last few photos on page 3 i think i showed the photos from the rear of them but defeintly you can remove the mesh at anytime and change mesh or customize them to pop back in as you asked like to paint them etc
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Hi there,

I think the idea will appeal to quite a lot of Amazon owners, but the only thing that 'cheapens' them is (in my opinion of course), the pressed mesh itself. It looks like expamet brickwork reinforcing mesh although that's galvanised, so it wouldn't rust!

You've mentioned a stainless steel mesh and I agree that that is the way to go to make them really stand out - e.g. Bentleys or Jags! You could even offer square or diamond woven mesh!

Keep us posted - good luck.

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