Need input on grill work
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Need input on grill work I'm looking to install a new grill and did a search in the archives for ideas. I know there are good vendors out there like afterthought autos but would like to get some suggestions on the best look without worrying about money(Wish that was for everything!!).
My car is a white 99ss hardtop with highly polished fikse fm10 rims. I don't know if I should go with the mesh grill and hood vent or some other design. Unfortunately, I haven't seen many examples in person but if anyone could give me input on what would go best with this type of setup that would be great.
steve <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
My car is a white 99ss hardtop with highly polished fikse fm10 rims. I don't know if I should go with the mesh grill and hood vent or some other design. Unfortunately, I haven't seen many examples in person but if anyone could give me input on what would go best with this type of setup that would be great.
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Re: Need input on grill work Which grill are you talking about the one in the hood or the front bumper. I like the billet look myself.
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Re: Need input on grill work Billet is ok but mesh is where it's at. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Re: Need input on grill work </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Honez:
<strong> Which grill are you talking about the one in the hood or the front bumper. I like the billet look myself.
<img src="http://members.***.net/honez1/images/Front3.jpg" alt=" - " /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks for the replys guys. Honez, I'm looking to replace both the hood and bumper grille.
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Billet is ok but mesh is where it's at.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">.
Poltergeist, I remember seeing your car when I did a search. Do you mind if I ask who is the vendor who did the work?? That looks pretty sharp.
steve <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
<strong> Which grill are you talking about the one in the hood or the front bumper. I like the billet look myself.
<img src="http://members.***.net/honez1/images/Front3.jpg" alt=" - " /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks for the replys guys. Honez, I'm looking to replace both the hood and bumper grille.
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Billet is ok but mesh is where it's at.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">.
Poltergeist, I remember seeing your car when I did a search. Do you mind if I ask who is the vendor who did the work?? That looks pretty sharp.
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Re: Need input on grill work </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by SB:
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Poltergeist, I remember seeing your car when I did a search. Do you mind if I ask who is the vendor who did the work?? That looks pretty sharp.
steve <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The vendor was Poltergeist Industries. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> The lower grille I added the bowtie and hood I made from a grille for a Ram pickup. The one that's in there is the 3rd try at doing it. It's changed a little since this picture but I haven't had time to get any updated ones.
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Poltergeist, I remember seeing your car when I did a search. Do you mind if I ask who is the vendor who did the work?? That looks pretty sharp.
steve <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The vendor was Poltergeist Industries. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> The lower grille I added the bowtie and hood I made from a grille for a Ram pickup. The one that's in there is the 3rd try at doing it. It's changed a little since this picture but I haven't had time to get any updated ones.
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Re: Need input on grill work </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by strippedSS:
<strong> How bout perforated? <img src="http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid60/p84b14490e464da3b129ba2a989e84a22/fc53a9ed.jpg" alt=" - " /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have the white ss as well and I really like the way yours looks. Did you do that yourself or is that a vendors' product?? Thanks.
steve <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
<small>[ April 21, 2003, 01:02 PM: Message edited by: SB ]</small>
<strong> How bout perforated? <img src="http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid60/p84b14490e464da3b129ba2a989e84a22/fc53a9ed.jpg" alt=" - " /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have the white ss as well and I really like the way yours looks. Did you do that yourself or is that a vendors' product?? Thanks.
steve <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
<small>[ April 21, 2003, 01:02 PM: Message edited by: SB ]</small>
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Re: Need input on grill work photoshop it white and you'll get a better idea
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Re: Need input on grill work Thanks tapout, I will do that. Nice fm10's. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Are they 17x9.5 all the way around?
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<small>[ April 21, 2003, 03:58 PM: Message edited by: SB ]</small>
Are they 17x9.5 all the way around?
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<small>[ April 21, 2003, 03:58 PM: Message edited by: SB ]</small>
Re: Need input on grill work Beautiful car, Tapout! Very well thought-out and executed. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
As far as grilles are concerned, I too like the billet grilles. I'm also a big fan of the SLP SS grille. With the SLP piece priced at $260, though, I plan to go with a Stull Black Billet grille for half the price of the SLP.
Josh
As far as grilles are concerned, I too like the billet grilles. I'm also a big fan of the SLP SS grille. With the SLP piece priced at $260, though, I plan to go with a Stull Black Billet grille for half the price of the SLP.
Josh