SmokinDakota wrote:
>
> 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????)
> >2me, Thats right, now I remember. Thanks for the idea. I cut the pcs.
on an angle nice an tight. Looks great. See ya, Bob
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