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robotennis61
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Name : robotennis
Age : 59
Location : las vegas
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| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:08 am | |
| I like that.The Riv emblem looks kinda strange under the mesh.Cant ya carefully remove the R and attach it to the outside of the mesh? | |
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AA
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Name : Aaron
Age : 43
Location : C-bus, Ohio
Joined : 2007-01-13
Post Count : 18418
Merit : 245
| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:18 am | |
| What if you trimmed out an ellipse the shape of the Riv emblem, letting it pop through the mesh? I think that would look pretty sweet. _________________ '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 ^^^  '05 GTO • 85k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26
Because fun'70 Olds Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe • 116k miles • 455 Rocket V8
Because cool'95 Celica • 152k miles • 0-60: yes
Because free | |
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rivparadise
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Name : Samuel
Age : 48
Location : Niagara Co.
Joined : 2007-06-10
Post Count : 381
Merit : 11
| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:14 pm | |
| Was thinking of cutting out the emblem! Gonna sit on it for a few days and see how it looks! She is going in on Saturday for the Crank Sensor! Will keep everyone updated and will post some more pics soon! | |
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BMD
Aficionado
Name : BMD
Location : Canada
Joined : 2009-04-28
Post Count : 1161
Merit : 36
| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:25 pm | |
| That looks pretty nice Sam, but I agree with robo, detach the "R" from in behind the mesh and attach it to the front. | |
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gmann3001
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Name : Glenn W. Peck
Age : 47
Location : Orland Park, IL.
Joined : 2011-11-16
Post Count : 389
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| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:49 pm | |
| I concur. but as it sits... That's a sharp look! | |
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rivparadise
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Name : Samuel
Age : 48
Location : Niagara Co.
Joined : 2007-06-10
Post Count : 381
Merit : 11
| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:56 am | |
| Cut out the mesh! Loving it! Will do final install and cleaning after the Crank Sensor Saturday!  | |
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AA
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Name : Aaron
Age : 43
Location : C-bus, Ohio
Joined : 2007-01-13
Post Count : 18418
Merit : 245
| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:26 am | |
|  (+) that looks much better! Congrats! _________________ '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 ^^^ '05 GTO • 85k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26
Because fun'70 Olds Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe • 116k miles • 455 Rocket V8
Because cool'95 Celica • 152k miles • 0-60: yes
Because free | |
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IBx1
Expert
Name : ILAN
Age : 29
Location : College Station, TX
Joined : 2007-12-30
Post Count : 4304
Merit : 69
| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:36 am | |
| Looks even better! In for installed pics. | |
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Z-type
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Name : Andrew Zamiska
Age : 33
Location : Cecil, PA - 25 miles south of Pittsburgh
Joined : 2009-06-29
Post Count : 1429
Merit : 62
| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:02 pm | |
| I can't wait to see that thing on the car! That looks awesome! | |
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ghpcnm
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Name : Dave
Age : 68
Location : FLORIDA / The Stand Your Ground State
Joined : 2011-02-21
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| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:34 pm | |
| Very nice !!!  POINT !!! | |
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BMD
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Name : BMD
Location : Canada
Joined : 2009-04-28
Post Count : 1161
Merit : 36
| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:42 pm | |
| That looks great!!! Please post some pics once you get it installed. | |
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rivparadise
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Name : Samuel
Age : 48
Location : Niagara Co.
Joined : 2007-06-10
Post Count : 381
Merit : 11
| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:52 am | |
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brutusk1
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Name : Brutusk
Location : Bothell, Washington
Joined : 2011-01-23
Post Count : 83
Merit : 10
| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:00 am | |
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stan
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Merit : 10
| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:47 pm | |
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BMD
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Name : BMD
Location : Canada
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Merit : 36
| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:29 pm | |
| I must say, that looks pretty sweet. Congrats Sam, I am sure you will be getting lots of looks around town. One question, how did you get the mesh to conform to the contour of our grill? | |
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robotennis61
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Name : robotennis
Age : 59
Location : las vegas
Joined : 2007-12-17
Post Count : 5562
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| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:56 pm | |
| Looks cool.the plasti bra looks like a commercial for "Got Milk?: | |
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rivparadise
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Name : Samuel
Age : 48
Location : Niagara Co.
Joined : 2007-06-10
Post Count : 381
Merit : 11
| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:51 am | |
| Got it to form by bending horizontally first. Then, after some bloody fingers, I pushed the top and bottom in as I went along in the final install. I left about half an inch on each end and cut about an inch slit of the plastic so I cull pull it through and bend it over. I also put a 1/4 piece of chrome molding around to hide any imperfections. This stuff is SHARP and will cut you without you knowing it. | |
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IBx1
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Name : ILAN
Age : 29
Location : College Station, TX
Joined : 2007-12-30
Post Count : 4304
Merit : 69
| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:16 am | |
| Oh wow, I just noticed the chrome strip! That's a good idea since it hides any gaps very well, and looks like it belongs. | |
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skatterbrane
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Name : Rod
Age : 64
Joined : 2014-03-25
Post Count : 86
Merit : 3
| | Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:25 pm | |
| - xxsupergman25xx wrote:
hows this look? After going through this thread, this is the grill treatment I like best. I will be doing this to mine. | |
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