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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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Anyone know of a billet/alum/steel grill that DOES NOT require the stock grill insert? I do not want to hassle with drilling or "tie wraps" plus the stock grill is already removed.

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Old May 22, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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Old May 22, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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so is that a yes?
or is the original insert BEHIND your black billet grill?
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uhhh.. a billet grille installed over the stock grille looks retarded. you're SUPPOSED to remove the stock grille to install it. and the good ones are going to require drilling
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I put my billet grille in without the factory one installed. Just get some black ZIP ties, and route them through the holes in your bumpre cover and around the black sections in between the bars of the grille.
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Most of the aftermarket grilles are replacements for the stocker. This includes the Stull/Carriageworks billet, SLP, rksport, etc.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:02 AM
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yea, almost all grills are going to require you to remove the stock plastic grill
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Most of the ones I have seen here and other Fbody sites are just inserts OVER the stock and they bolt into the stock plastic cover.

I just called Carriage Works and ordered one..should be here by Friday.

Thankx for all your assistance and input.
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