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Old 05-22-2020, 08:46 PM
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i like that better, Kerry.
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Old 05-23-2020, 04:44 PM
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I definitely like it better. I have lights on order. It looks like I'll be working on grill prototype #5....
That looks spot on. Very good looking.
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Old 05-23-2020, 06:52 PM
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Will there be a bumper? If so it really needs to be mocked up to incase it changes the whole look of it. I was shocked how my simple one had an effect on mine as was happy with the looks of my grille until then!
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Just another opinion, but regarding the grill surround trim piece I think I would flare the front of the upper trim (the one coming across the hood) so it merges cleanly into the grill opening trim. Then make the grill surround trim with a similar cross section to what the headlight bezels have. They are very close together and it seems to me that they should look like they were made to work together. I think you could make the grill trim in one piece on your reciprocating machine. Cut out a good blank, leaving an extra inch on the inner and outer edges, use a custom made die set, then use the extra material around the edges to shrink or stretch it into shape. Try it on some scrap. If you are considering making the opening larger for aesthetic purposes, that's OK. But if it because you feel you might need more airflow to the radiator and didn't really want to enlarge for looks, consider duct work from below that won't be seen. Also, FYI, Shapiro Metal Supply carries various sizes of thin gage stainless #8 mirror finish. https://www.shapirosupply.com/
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Old 06-30-2020, 08:17 PM
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I believe this grill has been the most difficult challenge on the build. I'm now on Version 7.

Version 6 was 14 gauge stainless sheared in 5/8" strips. I was able to shape it with the Marchant clone kick stretcher and shrinker....stretcher was faster. It came out pretty well and polished very nicely. I decided to weld #8 screws on the back to attach to the front. Obviously the welding discolored the polish but it cleans right back up. The problem is that it got a bit thin in spots. I liked the approach but not the material.

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Here you can see the screws on the back and also the new material. From Onlinemetals.com I ordered 2 pieces of 3/4x36" 1/8 thick stainless (304) 35 bucks delivered.

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It shapes OK with the kick machines but I'm not sure my knees will survive the process. The Eckold machines eat them up however so I'll work close with the Eckolds and tune with the Marchants.

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In about 30 minutes I had the top half pretty close.

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Hopefully this will be the final grill. I have a nice pile of 'offerings to the shiny grill god' in the corner.
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Yes Kerry, some thought takes a very long time. Sometimes I feel like I can't do anything, etc. But the time I spend on the idea. But time is relative.
Beautiful work.

I am preparing a decorative frame will be made of 1mm stainless steel sheet. There will be a problem with the screws.


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Old 07-17-2020, 05:10 PM
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SEVEN attempts later, I'm finally happy with the result. This is what I call 'An offering to the gods of grills'. It nearly whipped me.

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I redid the grill opening to put the grill in a single plane.

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Then I made a cardboard template and got to work on some 1" wide 14 gauge stainless (304 because I had it). I shaped it with the Marchant shrinker/stretcher clone mainly although some gentle work was done with NoMar dies on the Eckold. Stretching the outside radius was much faster than shrinking the inside. Stainless is hateful stuff.

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Once shaped, I TIG welded it and put in a vertical piece. I did a rough polish.

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On the back are welded some stainless screws that go through holes in the new flange.

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Test fit and it was good so it was time to put the mesh in place. I used the vertical rib to keep things in alignment.

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In place and I'm happy with it. I also cut holes for the 'turn signals'. They will have stainless rings to cover the black.

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All in all, I'm happy with the outcome. It has been the most difficult thing on the car so far. Hopefully, I'll get it outside in the next few days. I need a motivation boost and some new glamour shots.
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Old 07-18-2020, 01:27 AM
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I think Kerry, you're on the right track. Tasks that look simple can consume a lot of energy. Good result.
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Much better proportions now.
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Hi Kerry, it's good to see you putting some work into your car, it's been interesting watching its progress over the years. 7 different grille openings?!...lol
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