Tray Burge
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- Ram Year
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- 5.7 Hemi
I didn't wanna drift 2012RAM1500RT's thread, so I started my own, but he had the same epiphany I had on mounting.
I started my grille inserts last night, and I've always wanted the woven wire mesh in black powder coat, but I didn't like how you're advised to bend the edges over and glue it with Goop. It looks like **** and what if you need to take the inserts out for whatever reason? No Bueno!
So, I took my original louvered inserts, cut out the louvers and used the surrounding trim to sandwich the grill in place. The last photo shows how well the sandwich technique works.
I may come back with black Goop and just very neatly go around the outside edges so when I unbolt it the screens will be attached and come out with the frame trim all together?
Nice and neat edges (as pictured in 1st photo) will be the finishing touch and It'll be removable for any reason, not to mention, it'll have a nice finished appearance on the inside too.
Some "in process" shots, but you get the idea. I'll a get shot over the weekend of the finished product and post it later.
Cost $160~ so far. $150 for two grille panels and ~$10 for the bolts and screws.
I started my grille inserts last night, and I've always wanted the woven wire mesh in black powder coat, but I didn't like how you're advised to bend the edges over and glue it with Goop. It looks like **** and what if you need to take the inserts out for whatever reason? No Bueno!
So, I took my original louvered inserts, cut out the louvers and used the surrounding trim to sandwich the grill in place. The last photo shows how well the sandwich technique works.
I may come back with black Goop and just very neatly go around the outside edges so when I unbolt it the screens will be attached and come out with the frame trim all together?
Nice and neat edges (as pictured in 1st photo) will be the finishing touch and It'll be removable for any reason, not to mention, it'll have a nice finished appearance on the inside too.
Some "in process" shots, but you get the idea. I'll a get shot over the weekend of the finished product and post it later.
Cost $160~ so far. $150 for two grille panels and ~$10 for the bolts and screws.
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