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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 08:02 PM
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I wanted to try the mesh front grille, so I went for a 48"x12" sheet that I had to cut and fit:
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It's a good bit less expensive than getting something pre-cut, but if you're not a craftsman and don't have a lot of patience I wouldn't recommend it as being worth the savings.
It was very challenging getting the right fit around the plastic tabs because of the nature of the aluminum mesh. I'm satisfied. See what you think...
 
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 09:54 PM
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Nice work! I would recommend that you keep an eye on the coolant temperature gauge as a caution.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 07:21 AM
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reyesl -
How did you get your gold/mesh grille? Looks nice!
 
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 09:22 AM
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Nicse!!!

& thanks again for the Stalk info. I posted a vid in the thread.. But yeah man, that looks good.. You should do the lower grill too to match. I changed mine in about 10mins...
 
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 10:03 AM
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Marque -
Your grille job looks great! Did you use a kit?
How does the lower grille come apart?
I'd have to buy some more mesh to do that ...
 
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 10:27 AM
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Thanks Kbeachy.. I actually bought the lower grill on ebay. Top was there already; bit there are just 2 screws to undo, pop the "grill boxes" out (I can't think of what they're called now) haha; bit the black pieces pop out, & the lower mesh I purchased was/is pre-cut to got of course. Screw it into the housing that holds the fog lights along with 2 more you make, & voila!..
 
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 05:19 AM
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How did you get your gold/mesh grille? Looks nice!
The previous owner had that done or ordered. I added the SS Mesh. I use the Gold or the White grill on different occasions.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 07:16 AM
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Nice work, looks grest
 
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