Aside from a plain old propane blowtorch, we're torchless. I was planning on
just shooting a coat or two of Krylon on the parts when we're done. Color
suggestions for a black Dak and a Chili Pepper Red Durango?
Those pictures are tremendously helpful, Chuck. Thanks! Looks like we won't
have to actively destroy any stock parts in the process.
Chuck Robbins wrote:
> I guessing the radius is 1/4". The 3/8" is the length of the return
> (after the bend). Check out
> http://blackdakrt.com/pics/mods/grille/grille8.jpg and
> http://blackdakrt.com/pics/mods/grille/grille7.jpg for some pics of
> uninstalled SS grilles.
> The plywood jig sounds like an excellent idea. Since you are planning on
> painting the grilles, do you have access to torches or a propane torch to
> make the bending easier?
>
> --
> Chuck Robbins
> '99 Dakota Sport
> www.intense99dak.com
>
> > Chuck,
> > When you say 3/8" curve, do you mean radius or diameter (guessing
> > radius)? I'm thinking we'll just make a plywood jig to bend them or, if
> > we get really desperate, just a piece of pipe of the right size.
> >
> > I say "we" because my father wants to do this as well, so we'll do them
> > at the same time and get it over with. That way I get easy access to
> > the digicam for quick & easy posting.
> >
> > Chuck Robbins wrote:
> > >
> > > The Street Scene grilles have about 3/8" curve. The inserts are
> attached
> > > by using "U" clips which slide over the end of the grille and the
> backside
> > > of the stock grille. The U clips have a barb which helps hold the SS
> grille.
> > > I don't know if Home Depot would have something like this or not. You
> might
> > > be able to purchase the clips separately from Street Scene.
> > > Be sure to let us know how you make out ;-)
> > > --
> > > Chuck Robbins
> > > '99 Dakota Sport
> > > www.intense99dak.com
> > >
> > > > Has anyone made "po-boy" grill inserts? I found expanded metal at
> Home
> > > > Depot pretty cheap and was hoping to use it to make up something like
> > > > the Street Scenes inserts. Those are curved out...how much curve do I
> > > > need to throw on them? Best way to secure them? I'm hoping to get
> away
> > > > with the same look for under $50 instead of $100+. Paint 'em up, slap
> > > > 'em in, and I'll be lookin' good.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > -andy
> > > >
> > > > http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/ --- andylevy@bigfoot.com
> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > modesty, n.:
> > > > Being comfortable that others will discover your greatness
> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > --
> > -andy
> >
> > http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/ --- andylevy@bigfoot.com
> > -------------------------------------------------------------
> > modesty, n.:
> > Being comfortable that others will discover your greatness
> > -------------------------------------------------------------
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