well in my case I bought some grills (gutter guard) from home depot, got 4
of them, they are silver in colour.
about 6" x 4 ', I chose to install mine behind the stock grill to fill in
those huge gaps (worried about debris hitting rad).
I used tin snips to cut them, and wire ties to secure them.
I also painted them black, it looks great,
p.s. before closing hood, be sure that you cut out a space for the hood
release!!!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin (MAGNUM S/T) Hoegen" <kevinhoegen@email.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 10:24 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Grille inserts for 99 Dak...gutter guard?
> I have heard the same about the gutter guards...but I only half read those
> threads. That certainly sounds my speed :-) It really is a passing idea
for
> me and I really don't wanna spend big money. I just want to hide the upper
> and lower grille areas as the age is begining to show...plus I'd like a
> little more finished look to the front.
>
> I fiure I'll try the cheapo idea first and if I really like it, I can
always
> spend some real money later....after the salt and snow.
>
> So if anyone has info on these "gutter guard turned grille inserts" please
> contact me or send me a link.
>
> TIA
>
> --
> Kevin Hoegen
> 99 Solar Yellow MAGNUM S/T CC
> http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen
> Flowmaster 3-chamber Dual outlet
> Stillen RP w/Dual Hooker Euro tips
> Quick-D TB/K&N Intake
> 180 RS T-stat/Taylor wires/Autolite plugs
> Centerforce II clutch
> SpeedTweaks IAT adjuster...etc....etc
> (add your link to my site:
http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen/links.html )
>
> "Art DiRamio" <ADiRamio@opensolutions.com> wrote in message
> news:C040C578B66BD411929F00508BDC9E4E3A8A49@exchange.opensolutions.com...
> > I know I've read where a bunch of the people on the list have used some
> type
> > of "gutter guard" and made their own inserts. While looking at the
Lowes
> > circular this weekend, I was it in black and a grayish color. Don't
> > remember whether it was metal or plastic, but was thinking about the
black
> > for my truck (Patriot Blue '01 QC Sport+, not crazy about the
gray/chrome
> > look). The rolls ran no more than $3 or $4 for like a 20' roll.
> >
> > -- Art
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Woodruff, Jason P [mailto:Jason.Woodruff@West.Boeing.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 2:50 PM
> > To: DML (E-mail)
> > Subject: Re: DML: Grille inserts for 99 Dak...need ideas
> >
> > You could always buy one and powder coat it. Better yet you can buy my
> > cheap one and powder coat them. It seems you thinking on the same lines
I
> > am. I think a contrasting grill looks good. I like the stainless look
on
> > my black dak, and any other dark color, but I think the black grills
look
> > better on light colors or chrome outer grill SLT thing.
> >
> > Has anyone tried painting the oem plastic grill inserts? Would you
notice
> > at all if they were painted say light gray? My cheapo grill inserts are
> > starting to tarnish and I want to huck them, but I don't like the look
of
> > the black hole on the nose.
> >
> > Kevin, contact me off list if you want more info on the grill I'm
getting
> > rid of. It might work for you.
> >
> > Jay W
> > 4.7L Auto Sport+ C.C. 2wd Black
> > Mods Profile page at
> > http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Re5X8z5la@Ix2/profile.htm
> >
> >
> > >Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2001 08:25:34 -0400
> > >From: "Kevin \(MAGNUM S/T\) Hoegen" <kevinhoegen@email.com>
> > >Subject: DML: Grille inserts for 99 Dak...need ideas
> > >
> > >Hey all,
> > >I've seen a number of sharp looking Black and Blue Daks with the
> stainless
> > >grille inserts. I want to do something similar to my Dak...but as it is
> > >Soalr Yellow....stainless or polished metal look doesn't work for me.
> > Anyone
> > >have any ideas as to what I can use that will look good, but is BLACK?
> Does
> > >a prodeuct with that color exist, or can I MAKE something?
> > >
> > >TIA
> > >(links are appreciated if u got pics or how-tos posted)
> > >
> > >- --
> > >Kevin Hoegen
> > >99 Solar Yellow MAGNUM S/T CC
> > >http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen
> > >Flowmaster 3-chamber Dual outlet
> > >Stillen RP w/Dual Hooker Euro tips
> > >Quick-D TB/K&N Intake
> > >180 RS T-stat/Taylor wires/Autolite plugs
> > >Centerforce II clutch
> > >SpeedTweaks IAT adjuster...etc....etc
> > >(add your link to my site:
> http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen/links.html
> > )
>
>
>
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