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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Here is one after I cut off the excess fiberglass

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Here is one after the first layer of filler to get things smoothed up


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Hopefully more to come tomorrow
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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No matter what it looks like, it will be your own! Way to step out of the box!

Gotta wonder about airflow, what are you gonna do in the cutout?
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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I'm thinking a black mesh, but I am kinda looking at a speed grille type deal too. I'm still wondering about the airflow as well. After all is said and done I'll have to try it and see. If it doesn't work or I start to overheat, then I'll just have to come up with another design and try again.
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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hhhmmmmm.........interesting...keep us posted.




yes...this is indeed a mod!
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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I kind of liked the look before you put the filler on, looked like it was wavy. Could have been interesting. There's no doubt that when it's finished it will stand out.

I seriously doubt you'll have overheating problems. Just look at the front of a Cavalier.
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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Wavy, yes. Not really the look I was after. Hopefully completely smooth by the time I am done. It was also rather see throughish, probably to thin as well. I'd hate to get it all done, put it on and drive half a block get a rock kicked up into it and have a hole. That would just ruin my whole day. But then again I'd get to try something new again.
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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Maybe with a couple more layers of fiberglass? It probably would end up smooth that way though. It should look cool when you finish it, either way.

I can visualize what the grill is going to look like when finished, but I can't picture what it will look like installed. I'll be waiting...
Old Sep 21, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Here is a update for tonight. Second coat of filler to take out all the wave, and first coat of primer. Tomorrow I'll fog on a second coat and color sand to find any low spots, and smooth up the bowtie.

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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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wow! Very Diffrent but I think it will look good!
Old Sep 21, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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It's really coming along in just a few days.



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