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Tips on modding a grille?

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Old 02-25-12, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by blackgloss
U'll have to cut a hole in ur new grill and u cant seperate the L from its plastic base. Have u unscrewed it to see how its setup? Ur best bet is to do the chrome diy and sell the other before u do somethin crazy to it.
Screw it I'll cut it out with a dremel, oh boy this should be fun
Old 02-25-12, 06:29 PM
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In all honesty, I would DIY chrome your OEM '98 grille, then paint the new grille gloss black so you could change the look whenever you wanted to.
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How about posting a picture?
Old 02-25-12, 06:43 PM
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Do u really own a gs? I only ask because i dont think anyone on here would cut a hole in a $65 grill toput a $35 oem emblem into basically something they already had...
Old 02-25-12, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by blackgloss
Do u really own a gs? I only ask because i dont think anyone on here would cut a hole in a $65 grill toput a $35 oem emblem into basically something they already had...
Lol yes I own a gs, I figure if I mess it up I'll order a new oem grille.. That's just me..
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
In all honesty, I would DIY chrome your OEM '98 grille, then paint the new grille gloss black so you could change the look whenever you wanted to.
That's my problem, my oem grille is damaged..
Old 02-25-12, 06:52 PM
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I'll figure Sumpin out and post pics in a few days of my car, crappy weather right now and I'm getting ready to touch up my calipers, u can DELETE this post if need be guys, thanks for the input!.!.!.
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If u lived somewhere else than mars i'd give u my stock diy chrome grill just so u wouldnt drive around with what u are about to attempt... But i'd have to charge u for no more ridiculous threads. Good look with ur projects i have a feelin ur just gettin started
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Originally Posted by JAWNPAWN
That's my problem, my oem grille is damaged..
OEM '98 style grilles can be had for $40-60 shipped right here in our very own classifieds section.
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Originally Posted by blackgloss
If u lived somewhere else than mars i'd give u my stock diy chrome grill just so u wouldnt drive around with what u are about to attempt... But i'd have to charge u for no more ridiculous threads. Good look with ur projects i have a feelin ur just gettin started
Lol I changed it to PA, no more ridiculous threads about junk aftermarket parts guys, was trying to lighten people up.... Imma good dude..
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I see u moved... Find out how much shipping is from 95219 and pay for it and the grill is urs... I'll take one for the rest of CL team as long as agree not to martha stewart your GS
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
OEM '98 style grilles can be had for $40-60 shipped right here in our very own classifieds section.
I just asked a guy the other day, and he wanted $90, I would just trade someone...
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Naw man how much for shipping - pm me
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Originally Posted by blackgloss
Naw man how much for shipping - pm me
We need more members like you bro!! you a good dude. And you better jump on that jawnpawn or I will! Haha jk
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Originally Posted by AtlantaVIP
We need more members like you bro!! you a good dude. And you better jump on that jawnpawn or I will! Haha jk
Thanx bro - im all about gettin that money but sometimes u gotta give to recieve. We dont know his situation maybe he's doin the best he can with what he's got in the bank or maybe he's just what his threads seem... Who knows. I just know i got a grill from a CL member that i absolutely love and my stock is just sitting on a shelf. It deserves a mount. I just hope op takes the opportunity orherwise u can. No biggie.

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