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Somerset Scooby
06-02-2007, 20:33 43
Project DIY Mesh Grill.

I managed to get hold of some top quality stainless steel woven mesh so decided I would have a go at making myself a new grill. :biggrin:

After removing the front grill it was simply a case of taking out the old black mesh and cutting the new mesh to fit.






http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c131/somersetscooby400/Mesholdgrill.jpg






The clips that secured the old mesh were used again to hold the new one. Job done, easy so far. :party0040:






http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c131/somersetscooby400/newmeshgrill.jpg






Now came the tricky part, I wanted to put the mesh in the lower grill but wanted to set it back a bit so it matched the top grill.

That meant removing the bumper, easier said than done but with a bit of guidance from Derek, off she came …... :wink:






http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c131/somersetscooby400/Bumperoff.jpg






Next I cut away the plastic that feeds back to the radiator the distance I want the grill to be set back. And then cut the mesh to fit. The mesh is held on using small black cable ties with a blob of araldite on the back of each tie just to make sure they stay tight.






http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c131/somersetscooby400/Newmeshlower.jpg






Re-fit the bumper and bobs your uncle. I got to say I’m well pleased with the result. :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :cool:






http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c131/somersetscooby400/Finish2.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c131/somersetscooby400/Finish4.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c131/somersetscooby400/Finish3.jpg






And just for comparison this is what it looked like before …….






http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c131/somersetscooby400/Before.jpg
mudmatt
06-02-2007, 20:35 32
top job there mate, well done, looks the mutts nuts
Agent Smith
06-02-2007, 20:50 54
lookin good bud,you meshin the ic scoop??.......
SPEEDFREAK
06-02-2007, 20:59 36
Looks great......got mesh grills on mine.....Don't look anywhere near as good as that mate !
scoobybeth
06-02-2007, 21:00 19
looks really good...well done!!
Sticks
06-02-2007, 21:04 15
Looks good mate:sign0191:
Somerset Scooby
06-02-2007, 21:05 27
lookin good bud,you meshin the ic scoop??.......

Must admit Ed I hadn't thought of that. :rolleyes1:
Haven't got enough mesh left now :redface: have to see if I can get some more.
beachsleeper
06-02-2007, 21:29 42
Looking good mate. I did mine back in the summer.:smile:
bob
06-02-2007, 22:11 39
Almost a RB320....well done Jon nice job.:love0030: :love0030: :love0030:
bish
06-02-2007, 22:34 13
really improves the look of the front. better than the so called "direct replacement" after market jobs
Somerset Scooby
06-02-2007, 23:23 48
Looking good mate. I did mine back in the summer.:smile:

I know Gra thats where I got the idea :wink:
plumbscooby
06-02-2007, 23:34 16
:thumbs-up: should be proud of that m8 . spot on:wink:
victim
07-02-2007, 00:17 52
That's an excellent piece of work Jon (did wonder why you were asking questions about bumper removal :rolleyes1: )

Really looks the part.

:sign0191:
Somerset Scooby
07-02-2007, 00:21 52
That's an excellent piece of work Jon (did wonder why you were asking questions about bumper removal :rolleyes1: )

Really looks the part. Always thought the lower vent on mine looked 'unfinished' Now I can see why :biggrin:

:sign0191:

Thanks John, I must admit I was wondering if it was all worth it while I was trying to get the bumper off, but I was pleased how it turned out.
mudmatt
07-02-2007, 00:22 38
nice avatar jon!!!
Somerset Scooby
07-02-2007, 00:24 18
nice avatar jon!!!

Blame Scoobtastic :wink: :hysterical:
Somerset Scooby
07-02-2007, 14:00 17
Almost a RB320....well done Jon nice job.:love0030: :love0030: :love0030:

Bob, The 320 part is the next job. :thumbs-up:
Designerman
06-03-2007, 14:01 53
There's an RB320 for sale at Crossroads Jon With the leather and Alcantara interior..:wink:

Very nice job, certainly looks the part..:cool:
Somerset Scooby
06-03-2007, 19:49 37
There's an RB320 for sale at Crossroads Jon With the leather and Alcantara interior..:wink:

Very nice job, certainly looks the part..:cool:

I'm sure it's very nice, bit beyond my pocket though :sad-smiley-046:
micared-prodrive
06-03-2007, 19:57 24
Proper job that m8,VERY IMPRESSED....
Somerset Scooby
06-03-2007, 20:04 37
Cheers matey, good to meet you on Sunday BTW. :smile: