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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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I finally got my baby back from the shop! It's not anything special but for me it's better than it was before. It worked out pretty good since everything that needed attention ended up getting fixed. The whole front clip got replaced and they also resprayed both doors, one of which had a key mark along the bottom. And the shop even had some dings in the rear quarter popped out! So far I'm pleased even though I didn't get my Sunoco hood. She's still kinda dusty from the shop, so once I get her detailed I'll get some decent pics.

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Also, I can't decide if I should cut out the foam in the back of the grill openings or not? Any suggestions?
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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i wouldn't cut it out, but i would paint it black and put some mesh over it
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Cut it..........
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i wouldn't cut it out, but i would paint it black and put some mesh over it
It is painted black, but it could use a thicker coat to help hide it better. What kind of mesh could I use?
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Cut it! Or the billet grille looks badass too.
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I did the same thing. I cut out a section. painted the back black. mounted a tranny cooler and used some mesh(bush protection) from osh and glued it around the opening.



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you can find the grille in the ricer section at Advance. sorry if I This is what I did..





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Good ideas guys, thanks! I think I may go with mesh painted black, but its going to have to be a winter project. How did you attach the mesh?
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i used nails. pushed in thru the side of the foam and kinda locked the mesh with the head of the nail to keep it from moving.
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wow that looks very nice Ntimid8r7
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thanks, i got the idea from another member on here and it just adds that much more to the front end.
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