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jax95riv Aficionado
Name : Jack Age : 62 Location : Oklahoma City Joined : 2007-01-14 Post Count : 1062 Merit : 6
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Sun Jul 29, 2007 8:54 pm | |
| - Jack the R wrote:
- Pass on the reverse lights.
Don't overdo it with this stuff. I have to agree... | |
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:01 pm | |
| i agree. just wanted to make sure i got the same feedback..like i said..i removed it as soon as i did it. | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8070 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:17 pm | |
| Nothing wrong with trying something new, and you know I think you scored a win with the grill.
Since you've got more chrome stripping, can you find the part # for it? | |
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:25 pm | |
| thats the old grill that ur seeing..yes i like it...but im gonna try something different when i redo it. not sayin what...but itll either look great...or be a disaster lol..yea jack ill get u the part number when i go get more strippin..could be 2morro 2sday or wed...then thursday is my day off so ill prolly detail the riv..i am also lookin at using a black strippin for the interior..i know people said dont overdo the chrome..so im gonna test black out. | |
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SpaceBar Aficionado
Name : Patrick Age : 38 Location : Quincy, MA Joined : 2007-04-08 Post Count : 1199 Merit : 3
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8070 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:17 am | |
| I see no need to redo the grill. It looks great. | |
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SpaceBar Aficionado
Name : Patrick Age : 38 Location : Quincy, MA Joined : 2007-04-08 Post Count : 1199 Merit : 3
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:16 am | |
| - Jack the R wrote:
- I see no need to redo the grill. It looks great.
He got into an accident and needed a new grill. | |
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:14 pm | |
| thanks Patrick..i was just gonna let it go though lol | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8070 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Mon Jul 30, 2007 2:37 pm | |
| I picked up some chrome door edging today. I'll see how that looks on it. It'll be more rounded if anyone gets close enough to look, but since it grips around the sides it should be more secure. | |
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:25 pm | |
| also doin it that way itll look FULLER or THICKER if u will..possibly look better | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8070 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:48 pm | |
| 2 strips wasn't enough. My Riv looks like a shark with a few teeth knocked out.
Seeing it in person, I'm kinda undecided. I think the extra width of the door trim helps. It doesn't follow the curve of the plastic teeth as well though. It sticks out a bit at the top. I'm going to get more door stripping to finish it before deciding. The fact that it doesn't look factory when you get up close is killing me. | |
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:13 pm | |
| i understand what u mean..i picked up my chrome strippin today..and i got some lil thing for my interior that i will have to check out. will either be really lame or pretty sweet...im excited to get on this stuff. prolly cant do the grill till thursday though | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8070 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:06 pm | |
| I'd like to see a close up of the grill when you get it done. | |
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SpaceBar Aficionado
Name : Patrick Age : 38 Location : Quincy, MA Joined : 2007-04-08 Post Count : 1199 Merit : 3
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:55 pm | |
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Buapo Addict
Name : Ben Age : 39 Location : Eastlake, OH Joined : 2007-07-17 Post Count : 691 Merit : 2
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:06 am | |
| Check out MY custom grill: Just kidding. Well, sort of. That IS my Riviera, but that's when it was having bodywork done (it still is). When I get my Riv back, I'm doing this chrome grill thing as well, looks great! | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
Name : Matthew Age : 38 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:26 am | |
| at least you have good air flow. you should make a ram air intake j/k _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:50 pm | |
| ust wanted to update..new grill work is underway...from a distance i feel it will look good..up close..not so much..its very tough the way im doin it..youll see when im finished..which might be 2morrow if not thursday.. | |
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: The Best Riv Grill You'll Ever See! (With Closed Hood Pics) Wed Aug 01, 2007 12:13 pm | |
| how bout that??? 3/4 inch stripping..just big enough to touch to slits in the grill..will soon test out at high speed and rain whenever it rains here next.
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Wed Aug 01, 2007 1:17 pm | |
| That's pretty cool. Be sure to monitor engine coolant temps closely! _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Wed Aug 01, 2007 1:54 pm | |
| u really think this could affect the engine temp? theres still airflow goin through the alternate slits... | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8070 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Wed Aug 01, 2007 2:11 pm | |
| As long as you don't mod the engine.
How about a pic with the hood down? | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Wed Aug 01, 2007 2:16 pm | |
| It appears you're covering the radiator by at least 60%. Don't know if it will run hotter, but it can't run any cooler, imo. It will probably be okay, just watch on hot days. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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oldsman105 Junkie
Name : Enrique Patino Age : 39 Location : Queens, New York City Joined : 2007-01-24 Post Count : 756 Merit : 10
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Wed Aug 01, 2007 2:54 pm | |
| Put a 180 degree Thermostat in the car just to be safe. As for the grill I really like it can you please take a shot with the hood closed. | |
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jax95riv Aficionado
Name : Jack Age : 62 Location : Oklahoma City Joined : 2007-01-14 Post Count : 1062 Merit : 6
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Ridin-Rivi Enthusiast
Name : Darrin Age : 39 Location : WI Joined : 2007-05-22 Post Count : 242 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Wed Aug 01, 2007 5:03 pm | |
| Nice, Lets see hood shut pic | |
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