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Old 09-19-2015, 10:55 PM   #2 (permalink)
apc
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Grille Block

First Mod - Grille Block




Opted to work with the bumper off. Just made everything easier.




Easier still.




Cut paper template.




Transferred paper template to cardboard. Located toggle bolts. Ended up going with smaller washers.




Transferring to coroplast.




Ready to go.




Installed.




All back together.


They need to be trimmed a bit more in a couple spots. Then they'll be painted flat black. I'm leaving the opening below the license plate for now. Once I get the temp gauge installed I'll play around with blocking it completely. There's a good opening above the license plate that is probably sufficient airflow.

One day I'll build a larger one that brings the entire grille area flush with the bumper.
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