Yep, that was me with the idea. I have pics on my webpage too. It does look
real, until you come upclose to inspect it. If you want the look, but don't
got the $$, then I suggest you perform this. I want to do so much to my dak
that I can't decide what to do next. hmmmmm. . . clear lenses or quick d
intake??????
See ya,
Steven 2me
http://www.smokindakota.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> bnich@bellatlantic.net
> Sent: Saturday, February 13, 1999 3:09 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Home Grown Billet Grill (Long)
>
>
> I can't remember whos idea it was, but last year someone had the
> suggestion of putting door edge moulding on the black grill edges for a
> billet look. At the time I thought it was pretty hokey. Well I gota tell
> ya, I did it today and it looks excellent. I also needed to get a grill
> for the opening in my Stillen Bumper Cover and was ready to order $300
> worth of grills when I remembered that post. (Thank you who ever it
> was!)
> I also made a grill using the same stuff for my Bumper Cover Opening
> This is how I did it if anyones intrested in saving a couple bucks:
> * When you open the hood youll see 2 bumper bolts, I used them for
> mounting the verticles
> * I took 2 pcs of 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 7" alum. flat stock and drilled 2
> clearance holes for the bumper bolts
> * I spaced out 4 pcs ob 1/2 x 1/2 alum. angle and pop rivited it to
> the 7" flat stock verticles.
> * painted the whole deal flat black (do a test install to make sure the
> holes line up 1st)
> * Then push on 4 of the dooer edge mouldings, bolt it up and your done
> The door edge I used is more rounder than flatter edge and has a nicer
> look than the flat stuff.
>
> The whole deal for the both grills including the base for the Bumper
> Cover opening cost me $17 for the mouldings (2 in a pack 29" long)
> and $26 for the alum at Home Depot.
> John Steiger, you ready for another picture????
> Thought some of you might be intrested.
> Regards,
> Bob Nichols (Bob Mankin, you buy a grill yet????)
>
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