In case you're interested in seeing the first grille out of the mold at the same moment I saw it, in this video I'm pulling it out of the mold. The effort that was required is fairly typical, the PVA mold release holds the part in the mold pretty aggressively until it starts to pop...


In this photo, left to right: the mold master, the mold made from that master, and the first grille out of the mold. The grille is slightly green because the mold release hasn't been washed off. Trimming the edges/slots/headlight openings and washing off the mold release is next.

 

Amazing craftsmanship as always. Looking to see this completed and installed!

 

Some photos of the grille after a preliminary trimming and washing off the mold release. The final trimming will happen as I'm fitting it on the Jeep, which is next on the list.

 

This is awesome

 

The first test fit. I have a little fine trimming to do to perfect the fit.

 

Agree that looks awesome. Cant wait to see it painted.

 

Thank you. Still more work to do before painting - I've got to install the turn signals and install the mesh behind the slots. But it's getting there, the end is in sight.

 

Wow... you really have some talent... just wow...

 

A few shots taken this afternoon, I made a few more minor trimming tweaks and it fits great. Also I mocked up the turn signals in paper; I've put them inboard of the stock JK turn signal location similar to older CJ's. This is as far inboard as the factory lights can move because they're pretty deep and will interfere with the core support if they're moved any further. Even in this position they'll require a minor clearancing of the core support brackets.





Next I'll drill the holes for the turn signals and install the mesh behind the slots.

 

Thank you.