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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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Billet Grille install

Just wondering what the proper way, is to go about installing one? Its the grille that Afterthoughts Auto sells, like $99...Anybody? Its for a 94'z. Thanx!
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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Uses tie straps I'm guessing? Could strap them to your foglight brackets. Or if you are like me and don't have a bumper support/foglights, you could drill a couple holes in the bumper and strap them down that way, which of course was my route.
Old Jul 16, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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3m tape
Old Jul 16, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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the cheap one i got on ebay had these vertical bars, one on each side of the grill, i drilled through them and into the bumper. Used stainless hardware to attach. That is long gone now though since the 98+ conversion but it held up excellent for 2 years. I had to grind the heads of the bolts down though because they were too big for the spaces in between the grills bars. Also makes it a little more difficult to steal then zip ties and 3m tape. Hope this helps
Old Jul 16, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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Some screw on others zip tie on. If you got a stull grill from afterthoughts, I bet it's a screw on.
Old Jul 21, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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Why would you want one of those ugly things? Do you plan on cooking hotdogs and burgers on your front end?
Old Jul 21, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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Re: Billet Grille install

Originally Posted by Brangeta
Why would you want one of those ugly things? Do you plan on cooking hotdogs and burgers on your front end?
Just as I suspected...you got a couple stock looking cars...lol
Old Jul 21, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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lol sorry, but to me, there isn't a more attractive "grill" on a '93 to '97 than the one that comes on the car. Now... the '98 to '02 on the other hand, that heavy SLP painted SS grill is awesome... but not a billet
Old Jul 21, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Brangeta
lol sorry, but to me, there isn't a more attractive "grill" on a '93 to '97 than the one that comes on the car. Now... the '98 to '02 on the other hand, that heavy SLP painted SS grill is awesome... but not a billet
Your '02 SS is real pretty....wish I had one.
Old Jul 21, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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Thanks . Wouldn't you hate to see a billet grill on it though?
Old Jul 21, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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Thanks . Wouldn't you hate to see a billet grill on it though?
Oh yeah
Old Jul 21, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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Heh I was just messin man. Everyone has their own opinions and tastes.

Personally, my billet grille is more to hide stuff, because I have no bumper supports.
Old Jul 22, 2005 | 01:02 AM
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I have a polished Stull grill that had the 3M tape on it. I did however drill two holes on the grill and screw it into the bumper. Definitely harder to take because you know someone would take it.
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