nospmoht04 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks for the kind words I'll be in touch, we'll get it figured out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Sounds good - I'll be pulling my OEM tonight and get it out via FedEx tomorrow! My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06silvarubiLGT Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 hmmm.. interested.. and semi local.. pm me for details on this thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 hmmm.. interested.. and semi local.. pm me for details on this thing PMed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamin Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I'll be attempting the honeycomb grill this summer when I'm out of school since I'll have my cheap chinese grill to mess with. Whichever one I like the most, the other I'll be selling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Update: Screamin and no longer .:Catalyst:. purchased the grill in the pics, while .:Catalyst:. sent me an oem grill to make his out of. After this I've got: 1. 12sechatch (S402 style, Honeycomb) 2. SBT [s402 style (Honeycomb?)] 3.JJr (S402 style, Honeycomb) 4.06silvarubiLGT (providing oem for regular recess, honeycomb) This priority list is assuming I make an S402 style grill, post pics, and everyone is on board with it. Those not providing grills to me, I'll buy some as fast as I can find them and make theirs but if you're sending me a grill to work with, I can get going on it now. I've got your preferences written down but haven't gotten any honeycomb mesh as of now. It's looking like its more expensive but I wouldnt' think it'd be anything more than $5-$8 per grill after buying a roll of it somewhere. It depends on how many I can get out of a roll. I'll post it when I figure it out. If anyone knows a good spot to buy it, feel free to post it. Let me know if I made any mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamin Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) Man, if you can find a roll of honeycomb that looks like the S402 grill then you are gonna be making A LOT of grills. Like Catalyst stated, the crown vic grill is used for the DIY and I don't think I've seen anything else used. kswagon has a DIY honeycomb grill with some type of different material but he said they no longer make it. Here is the link to the best looking DIY mesh grill: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/my-diy-jdm-spec-b-grille-114000.html?highlight=crown+vic+grill EDIT, just fixed link Edited March 7, 2013 by Screamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 I'll have to see what I can find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Would like it to be honeycomb, centered badge location, and nearly flush to the outer periphery of the grille frame. So everything flows from the bottom of the hood to the bumper with a smooth, uninterumpted flow top-to-bottom, side-to-side. That's an S402 grille. This is what it looks like. http://legacygt.com/i/customprofilepics/profilepic932_1.gif - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 While that may be difficult to reproduce that is the best looking grill for the 4th gen hands down! My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 It'll just be a matter of finding honeycomb mesh that's thick enough to withstand some pressure and rocks hitting it without bending or anything having it out and exposed like that. If the mesh is kept straight it won't be as much of a problem but if its bowed out then it will be. Found out about a place tonight for mesh that I'm gonna stop by tomorrow during business hours. I'll keep you all posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamin Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I just noticed I had the wrong link for the JDM mesh grill mod, here it is... http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/my-diy-jdm-spec-b-grille-114000.html?highlight=crown+vic+grill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJr Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Would like it to be honeycomb, centered badge location, and nearly flush to the outer periphery of the grille frame. So everything flows from the bottom of the hood to the bumper with a smooth, uninterumpted flow top-to-bottom, side-to-side. That's an S402 grille. This is what it looks like. http://legacygt.com/i/customprofilepics/profilepic932_1.gif This grill is so sweet. SBT I want one in a wagon when is your 402 order going to be filled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 OEM grill is off, emblem removed, and boxed up. I'll shoot you tracking tomorrow. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Sweet deal, ready to get workin on it. Screamin's grill is all boxed up and ready to ship today too. I need more oem grills to build with, hit me up if you've got em. I'll buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Gadget Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I'm interested in a honeycomb grill and have a stock grill that was previously gutted. Would the honeycomb material listed on ebay work? 9" x 42" for $50 10" x 41" for $55 http://i.ebayimg.com/t/PLASTIC-ABS-UNIVERSAL-BLACK-SPORT-MESH-GRILL-GRILLE-CAR-STOCK-OE-STYLE-9-X42-E-/00/s/NTA3WDY2OA==/$(KGrHqN,!jkE8F8jkMO1BPF3SFv80g~~60_12.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Hm yeah that's tough, that puts it at $25 per grill if I can fit 2 out of a sheet. I also need it thinner to make it the way I planned on. Gonna check out a place today after work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Hmmm I may buy that ebay stuff and give it a try... OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Bought a different honeycomb piece off eBay for $21.56 to see if I can trim it and make it work. Shipped in 6 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Keep in mind I have plenty of mesh to keep making what I have in the pics. I could also do the s402 style with the mesh seen in the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) I'm interested in a honeycomb grill and have a stock grill that was previously gutted. Would the honeycomb material listed on ebay work? 9" x 42" for $50 10" x 41" for $55 http://i.ebayimg.com/t/PLASTIC-ABS-UNIVERSAL-BLACK-SPORT-MESH-GRILL-GRILLE-CAR-STOCK-OE-STYLE-9-X42-E-/00/s/NTA3WDY2OA==/$(KGrHqN,!jkE8F8jkMO1BPF3SFv80g~~60_12.JPG I could use this just fine if it were the recessed style like in the pics. The flush look with this thick of mesh and being plastic, I'm not sure right now. I mean realistically I could do the flush look with this but it'd be $25 for the mesh per grill, if I get 2 per sheet and a lot more time to make it all blend nice. I have the ability to make it work it's just going to cost quite a lot more than the one in the pictures. Edited March 7, 2013 by nospmoht04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 The grill mesh needs to be about 25"x4", and taller height if it's at an angle or bowed. I could fit 2 grills-worth of material out of one of these sheets of 9x42 or 10x41 (EBay honeycomb above) with a bunch of wasted material to one side. So you're talkin $25 per grill from the sheets. Also I talked to the place I was going to look at tonight and no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Just bought 2 oem grills that'll be here in a week give or take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) I think I might of found something for the honeycomb mesh. Here's a couple shots, one has the stats on the material and the other shows that I can only get 6 useable cutouts for 6 grills. The 24"x48" sheet is $96 and fits 6 grills. That's $16 a grill. Wasted material but really not too bad of a price overall. This material is rugged though and would definitely last. 1/4" thick would have a pretty nice look to it too. I think it could work. It's a little small but you should be able to zoom in. Edited March 9, 2013 by nospmoht04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) For anyone who's interested, here's a breakdown of the composition of the honeycomb "mesh". It's also noted as "improved strength" aluminum when you go to order it. It's the 3003 aluminum. So this isn't cheap stuff. It's pretty much the best you're gonna get. $16 per grill is what it comes out to. That's an additional $14 ontop of the $175 price tag of buying one flat out, or $120 for trading or using your oem towards it. That's $189 and $134 respectively. Just another option. Edited March 9, 2013 by nospmoht04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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