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Chrome Lower Grill

Old Jul 17, 2006 | 11:29 PM
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Still wondering how it will hold for long with such small surface areas.

Looks good though, might even consider doing it if it holds up!
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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So far it's held up fine. The backing on the moulding came with the 3M adhesive. I applied extra strip(s) to increase the surface area that was in contact with the billet. To finish the adhesive process there were places on the back that I was able to get a glue gun into the area.

I figure the moulding won't fall off until I at least stop the car.... :-)

I ground the sides on a bench grinder until I had the fit and shape the way I liked.

It's homemade, but just looking at the car walking/driving by, you'd never really notice. Unless maybe you have the car and know that you don't have a grill there on yours.

jeirj
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jerij
I understand the concept of airflow, but I've never felt a grill that far away from the radiator should cause a temp problem.

In fact.... mine doesn't.

I have kept a close watch on the guage and the digital all summer. It's been almost 100 degrees this week, no problem.


jerij

No wonder there is no temp problem... there is snow on the ground!
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jerij
I understand the concept of airflow, but I've never felt a grill that far away from the radiator should cause a temp problem.

In fact.... mine doesn't.

I have kept a close watch on the guage and the digital all summer. It's been almost 100 degrees this week, no problem.


jerij


That's the closest match I've ever seen. Now THAT's the way it's supposed to look. Nicely done and very clean.
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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Yea I must say ever since I saw Jerij's first post with that setup I thought it looked straight outa the factory, thumbs up on the clean look.
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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That really is a neat looking job! You'd think Chevy designers would have come up with that look to begin with!
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