Guest quadcamZ Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 The standard 240z-260z front grill with the horizontal bars. replaced Has any one done or seen or think it will look any gooD. If i replace the front grill with punched ally sheet or expandeed mesh. I am trying to do it but definitley don't want to look ricey. Could even get one lazer cut with anything from flames to whatever cut out. Any thought good or bad bring it on what do you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zone Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 http://www.desertzassociation.com/membersrides/gary/pic/pic25.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 I did that with the lower one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeizm Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 No doubt you saw mine in my skirt thread but my dad and I made up this one Made it in about an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest quadcamZ Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Akeizm i can't see it too well is it black expanded mesh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeizm Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I got another shot for ya. If you like tommorow I can take a photo of how we mounted it. But its generic mesh that you can get from Supercheap Auto. I couldnt find any black so I spray painted a Silver one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hubbo Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I don't know how cheap the grill is from Supercheap auto. You should be able to get the same mesh (and other sizes) from a metal yard or if you're lucky the local engineer. Maybe cheaper, though you'll probarly have to spay it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeizm Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 It was dirt cheap. I cant exactly remember but it was cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 There are a various square meshes that might be suitable, one is woven another welded. They look sort of period. I made up a removeable 'grille' out of expanded aluminium mesh but its mainly to protect the aluminium radiator. Its removeable because that stuff looks like it would be hard to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest quadcamZ Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Woven mesh would look good like a Z06 vents. where do you think you can buy nice woven stainless mesh? If you were to laser cut a plate stainless sheet paterned. what do you reckon would look good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 305240 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Check this web site out. Scroll down to grill mesh. They send you samples. Pretty cool. http://www.customcargrills.com/index.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicar Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Here is another source: http://www.mcnichols.com/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2126 Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 quadcams, If I'm not mistaken, you can purchase an OEM Nissan grille that was in the 432 Z. Price!!? Well, it's probably not cheap, as you can imagine, but it an originbal Z part that bolts right in. Ther might be some info on it at the Classic Zcar Club site. They're pretty much into the series 1 cars and will gladly help you out as best they can. Good luck! It's an open mesh style as I remember. No more horizontal slats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Could somebody post a NICE picture of the 432R grill? I've seen the one on the Nissan website, but it is kinda small. I'd like to see the mesh with some detail. Also, how the mesh is attached to the frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguy95135 Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2480035448&category=33645&sspagename=WD1V its expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RCNSC Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 Anyone thought about having their stock grill chromed? It might look good on darker colored cars like Tims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 Anyone thought about having their stock grill chromed? It might look good on darker colored cars like Tims. Couple months back (maybe longer) someone posted pics of their chromed stock grill. I couldn't decide whether I liked it or not. I painted my stock grill the body color but I still don't have anything in the lower section. Was thinking of getting a lower grill from a 280 and painting it like the upper. Eh, can't decide. Waiting for something to grab me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest quadcamZ Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 If i can draw it in Cad i can get it cut out os stainless. The mounting is not a problem. but i don't know if it would look alright on a pretty stock looking car. i don't mind the flames in the first reply but i do't know if it is for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30Z Bushido Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 heres a grill i made for my 76 about almost 2 years ago, it's all stainless and aluminum, and still looks as good as the day i made it. excuse the crappy pics: before paint: i was thinking about maybe making a few and selling them, if there is interest that is. it is for a 280z but will fit 240's too, the thing is it takes a little tinkering to get it to clear the hood when you open it because of the flush look, but it's not difficult to make work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest quadcamZ Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 S30 Z Bushido nice! does suit the car better in black. do you call that a 280Z? in Australia the L28 did not come out in the original shape. I have read a few posts before that seemed to confuse me with talk about 280z 's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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