zhent Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 I started with the grill on the top and disassembled it, drilling out the rivets and straightening the cross bars and ribs as best I could. I then cut some mesh to size, and reassembled with screws instead of rivets. Here's how it looks on the car. I'm still working on straightening the bottom... Mesh - $1.47 Screws- $1.99 Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 is that stuco mesh? ive been looking for something similiar, in stainless though... nice job :cool: i have bamboo forest in my yard and found that small sections of it, and a hammer, are effective at convincing the metal to return to its original shape :lol: Quote Link to comment
zhent Posted September 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 is that stuco mesh?ive been looking for something similiar, in stainless though... It's gutter guard from Home Depot. Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 did you get that idea from DQ Vol 9.2? They did a write up on grill mods Quote Link to comment
freaky510 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 who gives a shit where he got the idea thats sweet Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Ratsun style all the way ! Expanded metal works too...looks good. Quote Link to comment
freaky510 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 i never finished my grill but check out the lower holes in the valance the course was very sandy made the turn the first time about 45 so i tried 55 and this is what happend lol will have to find the pic of the grill i was making the first time around Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 i never finished my grill but check out the lower holes in the valance the course was very sandy made the turn the first time about 45 so i tried 55 and this is what happend lol will have to find the pic of the grill i was making the first time around I think the grill would have help you stir clear of that ditch. Or maybe not At least you saved it Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 i never finished my grill but check out the lower holes in the valance the course was very sandy made the turn the first time about 45 so i tried 55 and this is what happend lol will have to find the pic of the grill i was making the first time around Thats in Ilwaco, WA, down at the port!! One of the houses on the hill behind your car is where I live.(cant exactly tell witch one in the pic) Bet you didn't relize you were a 1/4 mile frome 2 other 510's when you were there. I drive my truck through those mudholes when we have a good rain. Quote Link to comment
zhent Posted September 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 did you get that idea from DQ Vol 9.2?They did a write up on grill mods Yep, just spreading the knowledge Quote Link to comment
freaky510 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 so you made those holes lol Quote Link to comment
SIXTY-NINE-DIME Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 man i love the creativity on this site Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 man i love the creativity on this site thats how we roll, lol Quote Link to comment
LeDevil Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 That's some pretty cool ingenuity on a budget :thumbsup: good job Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 i realize this thread is over a year old...but i was wondering how you put the badge on the new grill? Quote Link to comment
zhent Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 i realize this thread is over a year old...but i was wondering how you put the badge on the new grill? Just like putting it on the regular grille, with the hardware on teh badge... I'm not even running that grille anymore... Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 i guess im S.O.L. because the stems on the back of my badge were so rusted that they just crumbled when i took them off the stock grill. :'( I'll have to figure something out. What grill are you running now? You didn't like your custom grill after all? Quote Link to comment
RatRod25 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Mesh - $1.47 Screws- $1.99 I like it.. I think it would look good dark grey or even satin black... What pcd said expanded metal would work good to.. Not so chicken coop like, its a heaver material.. Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 i guess im S.O.L. because the stems on the back of my badge were so rusted that they just crumbled when i took them off the stock grill. :'( I'll have to figure something out. What grill are you running now? You didn't like your custom grill after all? Josh. I think I have one of the DATSUN badges if you want it I'll bring it to JCCS. :D Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Josh.I think I have one of the DATSUN badges if you want it I'll bring it to JCCS. :D Oo! Yes please! Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 my dog, Dood, gives his inspection :lol: Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I like it the dog likes it, It must be good. :D Quote Link to comment
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