This weekend I decided to make myself a new grill for my Black GT. Now that I have the frame all done, I still need to mount it, make the brackets for my hidden foglights (behind the grill), paint it all black, and then put my chrome pony on it. It will look awesome. I am also going to make the top radiator cover piece myself. It will be my top grill support anyways. I like it, and think it turned out pretty awesome. I will keep you all updated on what happens with it. Later.

-Andy

 

More...

 

...Last for now.

 

Great job! cant wait to see the finished installed pictures.

 

Very nice. We need pix of it installed.

 

how did you make it?

 

Where do you buy that material at? I am looking for the stainless mesh material you see on the Jaguar S-Type R series.

 

I help run a misc. metals fabrication company, so it is all scrap materials. The frame is 11 Ga. Stainless Steel Plate, and the expanded metal is the same size. I fabricated it, and then had the shop manager weld it all up seamlessly. It looks awesome because you don't see seams between metals. It is all one piece...or so it seems. I don't have pics of it installed yet, because I still have to fabricate mounting brackets for it. I have put it in place though for fitment purposes, and since I have a black car, I think it needs to be black. I will either paint it myself, or get it powdercoated. So far, this was a full day's work, so it will probably be a few more days of working on it before it is completely done. I will keep updated pics up though. Later.

-Andy

 

Go with the powder coated IMO. I think it will add alot more class and hold up longer. My company does plastic machining and fab, as well as aluminum so I am dying to get my car and start making things for it. You did a great job on the grill btw

 

Ok now how about a bracket to mount the front license
plate. Doesn't have to be too complex, just something
that could keep us from having to drill into the front
of the bumper, I am guessing there are more than a
few of us who would be willing to buy these from you.

Oh yeah, the grill looks great, be sure to post more pics
when you get done.

 

I live in a state (AZ) that does not require a front license plate, so I am not worrying about that. Sorry.

-Andy

 

Wanna make money? if you fabricated the front license plate thing you would make a killing in profit just on these forums alone. think about it

 

Im in Maine wheer we do require it so as soon as I get mine I will be making a bracket for it and let you guys know. I havent spent enough time around one to know how Im gonna make it yet but Ill come up with something.

 

That looks interesting. Put some pics on after you get it all installed so we can see what it looks like....

 

Hey I understand completely, you don't have to worry
about the front plate.

My point is, that if someone out there who has the capability
to make such things. Would design and mfg a front plate bracket
that kept us from having to drill holes in our front bumpers. They
could probably make a pretty good profit by selling them to those
of us who do have to deal with the front plate.

I know I would definately be interested in buying one, and I'm sure
there are others that would be interested as well.

 

Well if you could call Ford for me and get my car done and delivered say next week id have a license plate holder for you the next week FREE even!LOL

 

Here are some preliminary install pictures and one before picture. Maybe I will just keep it the brushed stainless steel? It does look pretty cool. Then put a black Pony on it. Or maybe some other black emblem? What so you guys think?

 

nice look

 

Nice. I think it would work better with larger holes or what ever you call it in the grating This is a good start though.

-Bryan

 

The thing that I would really like everyone to give their opinion on is the finish. Either stay with the brushed stainless steel look and put a black emblem on it, or do I go with a black grill, and a chrome emblem? Let me know what you think. Thanks.

-Andy