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10-22-2006, 09:57 PM
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Awesome. Yeah, you do end up with a lot left over. I consider it room for customization or replacement if something/someone hits it. That or get a couple other oxwner that want to do the same thing and split the cost among each other. You end up paying $2 for a custom grill.
10-23-2006, 11:24 PM
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this is a great mod. did this about 3 months ago, cost me $11 canadian for a sheet big enough to make exactly 6 of these if you cut it right.
Im actually making one for my GM dealers service manager for his sisters SS/SC lol
he saw it on my car last oilchange and offered to pay me to make one.
Im actually making one for my GM dealers service manager for his sisters SS/SC lol
he saw it on my car last oilchange and offered to pay me to make one.
03-14-2007, 02:21 PM
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Sorry about the huge pic.
Just finished mine. Worked great. I used some Rustoleum flat black. great mod especially for $10.88 and I have enough left over to do like 10 more Cobalts, thanks for the write up!
03-14-2007, 08:19 PM
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No problem. Glad I could help.
It's amazing that a local shop wanted to charge me $150 for the same mesh and would require drilling the bumper. That's not including them installing it.
It's amazing that a local shop wanted to charge me $150 for the same mesh and would require drilling the bumper. That's not including them installing it.
03-22-2007, 10:44 PM
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I sprayed my mesh with black rubber "undercoating" That should help, but I really haven't looked at it since I put it on. Perhaps I should do that. You could probably lay down some rubber gasket material if you wanted. The places where it would scratch are not visible.
Also, if anyone knows the Home Depot part number in canada for the lathe, please post!
Thanks
03-22-2007, 10:53 PM
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http://people.consolidated.net/cargo...undercoat.html
They do international shipping too. Here is their contact link.
http://people.consolidated.net/cargo...g_contact.html
03-23-2007, 12:49 AM
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Here you go. Something like this.
http://people.consolidated.net/cargo...undercoat.html
They do international shipping too. Here is their contact link.
http://people.consolidated.net/cargo...g_contact.html
http://people.consolidated.net/cargo...undercoat.html
They do international shipping too. Here is their contact link.
http://people.consolidated.net/cargo...g_contact.html
Hmmmmmmmm
Found this - looks like it'll do just fine:
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03-23-2007, 02:15 PM
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OK, I'm doing this today - I'll post some pics and details of any problems to help others out who try this.............
OK, just finished now. From mesh roll to sexy grill, took me 3 hours.
I'm gonna post some measurements and some tips that will save tonnes of time and frustration. I learned the hard way, and have the bandaids to prove it lol. Anyway - raining now. I'll measure it and give pics later.......
OK Measurements:
Width 30" at bottom, 26" at top
Height 9.5"
Distance between bends 6.25" to 6.5"
Leaving about 1.5" for each lip.
If you pre cut and bend like that, it'll make it a LOT easier once you try to install it and trim.
OK, my first pics with it on:
OK, just finished now. From mesh roll to sexy grill, took me 3 hours.
I'm gonna post some measurements and some tips that will save tonnes of time and frustration. I learned the hard way, and have the bandaids to prove it lol. Anyway - raining now. I'll measure it and give pics later.......
OK Measurements:
Width 30" at bottom, 26" at top
Height 9.5"
Distance between bends 6.25" to 6.5"
Leaving about 1.5" for each lip.
If you pre cut and bend like that, it'll make it a LOT easier once you try to install it and trim.
OK, my first pics with it on:
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06-10-2007, 11:13 PM
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i did mine about 3 months back and i couldnt be happier. i went with the black as well. it has kept out big rocks and the such, so its quite the good investment for only 10 bucks. THANKS A TON FOR THIS GREAT WRITE UP!!!!!
06-13-2007, 09:41 PM
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06-18-2007, 04:38 PM
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Im trying to look online at lowes and home depot for the diamond lathe material and i cant seem to find it, done anyone know the part number and if i go to the store what section should it be in, any help would be great, Thanks
06-19-2007, 09:56 AM
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I can not locate it on their website. If no one has answered you by the end of the day, then I will go to the Lowes near my house and get it for you. I know where it is in the store as I just bought some Saturday, but I do not remember what section it is in or what they called it.
06-19-2007, 08:29 PM
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I can not locate it on their website. If no one has answered you by the end of the day, then I will go to the Lowes near my house and get it for you. I know where it is in the store as I just bought some Saturday, but I do not remember what section it is in or what they called it.
Ok I went to the Lowes and got the Part Number. It is 11811. They call it Lath Diamond Mesh 27"x96"x2.5lb. It comes in a large flat sheet. It was located near the lumber where they have particle board. In my Lowes it was on an end cap. If you go to Lowes.com you will not find this item number listed, but i promise this is the number.
