Grill Mod
10-13-2008 | 09:16 AM
#371
JK Newbie
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From: Lamar, PA
Re
I'm using Mcmaster Carr part #9344T51. Its a 20 gua. aluminum panel with 1/4" x 1/2" diamond pattern in it, its considered a "decorative" panel. Be sure to check out he other patterns they have as well.
The 20 gua. cuts really easy with tin snips, wont rust, and bends easily too if you want to use the non zip tie method.
Anybody have any pics of the other patterns (other than diamonds) used?
I have enough material left over for either method. Email me.
The 20 gua. cuts really easy with tin snips, wont rust, and bends easily too if you want to use the non zip tie method.
Anybody have any pics of the other patterns (other than diamonds) used?
I have enough material left over for either method. Email me.
10-13-2008 | 09:24 AM
#372
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From: Central California
10-13-2008 | 04:40 PM
#373
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From: The Badlands (near Lafayette, IN)
10-13-2008 | 09:53 PM
#374
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Tucson, Az
Which Sheet metal did you use? I can't find a 28.5"?
I ordered mine through www.mcmaster.com
type in sheet metal
Click "Sheet Metal Products:
Click "Sheets,Bars,Strip, Cubes"
Thats for the sheet- 28.5x14
Part # 7582K12 for the zip tie cubes in black
I used Brake cleaner to clean the grill and black caliper paint to paint it.
Paint first so its ready for install!!
I Took out the 6 plastic screw- did by hand - hint hint
Pulled gently by the blinker- not to hard now its still connected
Pulled red tab out FIRST- then pulled plug out
Pulled bottom out
Have grill ready
Laid all the tie downs - 3 going down and one on each top hole
Zip tied each one using a small screwdriver to help get the tie up
Re Install the grill and Vuala!!
THANKS Ponpeta!!!!!!
type in sheet metal
Click "Sheet Metal Products:
Click "Sheets,Bars,Strip, Cubes"
Thats for the sheet- 28.5x14
Part # 7582K12 for the zip tie cubes in black
I used Brake cleaner to clean the grill and black caliper paint to paint it.
Paint first so its ready for install!!
I Took out the 6 plastic screw- did by hand - hint hint
Pulled gently by the blinker- not to hard now its still connected
Pulled red tab out FIRST- then pulled plug out
Pulled bottom out
Have grill ready
Laid all the tie downs - 3 going down and one on each top hole
Zip tied each one using a small screwdriver to help get the tie up
Re Install the grill and Vuala!!
THANKS Ponpeta!!!!!!
10-15-2008 | 02:40 PM
#379
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 203
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From: katy, texas
Total project took about 1 hour (including paint drying time) and cost less than $30
...opposed to the $200+ they want on the net for these grille inserts!! I don't think it looks too bad and it will definitely protect the radiator from rocks and stuff.
