grille mod
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grille mod
Well I got my grille inserts done.This is my first non "bolt-on" mod. They are made from 1/2" expanded metal which I spray painted.Powder coating would have been better,but I couldn't wait any longer. I also made and riveted a mounting plate for one of the hemi badges that I took off the sides.Sorry for the crappy photos,but let me know what you think.
Last edited by tantofolder; 01-01-2014 at 11:01 AM.
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Thanks dirtydog.Yeah I was trying to do something different with the hemi badge....kinda like the old muscle car grille emblems.
As far as the expanded metal I only had one real issue. I used an OEM black insert(seemed more flexible than the chrome one) to hold the wire inserts in.I cut all the horizontal fins out and just used the frame so I could have all the original snap attachments.Unlike the gutter mesh this metal was thicker(18g I think),so the black insert had trouble snapping shut.I had to grind/sand the remaining horizontal bar on the black insert to get it to snap shut.It was kind of a PITA,so just a heads up.
As far as the expanded metal I only had one real issue. I used an OEM black insert(seemed more flexible than the chrome one) to hold the wire inserts in.I cut all the horizontal fins out and just used the frame so I could have all the original snap attachments.Unlike the gutter mesh this metal was thicker(18g I think),so the black insert had trouble snapping shut.I had to grind/sand the remaining horizontal bar on the black insert to get it to snap shut.It was kind of a PITA,so just a heads up.
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Thanks everyone,I like it much better this way.I have always loved the Rams that had dark material in the grille....making it look very deep.
Matt99, I have a spare grille to work with in case I need to pull this one for paint failure(I would then powdercoat for sure).My thought though is to take the spare grille(which is chrome too),and make it black w/stainless inserts.What do folks recommend for prepping/painting the grille itself, other than plasti-dip?
Matt99, I have a spare grille to work with in case I need to pull this one for paint failure(I would then powdercoat for sure).My thought though is to take the spare grille(which is chrome too),and make it black w/stainless inserts.What do folks recommend for prepping/painting the grille itself, other than plasti-dip?
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