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Old 06-11-2009, 12:13 AM
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what do you mean as much as i want can hang over the grille? i'd like to try to make an insert frame that will fit flush inside the openings (once the horizontal crosshairs are removed). maybe im not understanding what you're saying......
 
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Old 06-11-2009, 12:18 AM
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I wanted that same grille then finally settled for my full grille that required cutting all the cross hares out. I agree with everyone on how to make it. But a tip for when you do cut the grille tape off the area around the part you are going to cut so you dont chip up the chome/paint. I made that mistake at first. Also if you out the grille towards the front of the main grille frame you cant see the area were the cross hares are cut. Here is a picture of mine.
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Old 06-11-2009, 12:21 AM
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see how its flush with the main grille frame.

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Old 06-11-2009, 12:36 AM
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well, if you mount the trim behind the grille it would be easier. Would draw a pic but it would be too hard
 
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Old 06-11-2009, 12:50 AM
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I thought about that but it kinda looks weird IMO
 
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yea would be easier to mount the screen behind the grille, but then you'd see the holes where the cross hairs were cut. if you made the new inserts flush with the front of the grille frame then it would hide those holes behind it (another reason for the custom insert frame, so that the holes aren't seen through the screen upon closer inspection). the pic below is a similar grille made by t-rex, and requires cutting of the stock horizontal crosshairs for the inserts to mount properly. the frame and flush mounted design hide the holes left from the cutting

 
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Old 06-11-2009, 01:03 AM
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im REALLY jazzed about this. gonna clear some time this weekend to try it myself but if i suck at it and someone else gets it let me know and i'll buy a set of inserts from you
 
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Old 06-11-2009, 01:26 AM
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Yea I would like to work on that too. I want an extra grill to try it on though
 
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gonna try to get it right before i cut up my stock grille. but if i screw it all up i got a replacement on ebay already picked out. just have to leave the truck in the garage for a few days til i get it (cant have the dodge lookin crappy out in public)
 
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Old 06-18-2009, 01:22 AM
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well i spent some time this weekend working on this, and then again tonight. its coming along pretty well. ive made alot of mistakes along the way so ive gone through lots of drafts, but its getting better each time. not quite flawless yet, but very close. once i have it as perfect as i can get it i think i'll send the frame off to a laser cutting shop for perfection. but there's definately progress and even with all my drafts and supplies used so far ive still spent less than $50
 


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