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03-16-2011 | 11:32 PM

Lilchapo23

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billet grille install

just bought a billet grille

anybody have a how to install?

03-16-2011 | 11:37 PM

sleeper

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depends on which one it is ? This is my Lund* Framed Perimeter Grille

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03-17-2011 | 04:49 AM

American & Proud

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Mine is a Combo using the OEM Chrome Grille to "Frame" the Billet Grille.

Just gotta be Brave making the first cuts and go for it. I have posted in progress pics, do some searches you'll find it and some others.

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03-17-2011 | 05:23 PM

Krash Kadillak

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I don't normally like billet grills, but I like yours.....nice work.

03-17-2011 | 06:27 PM

American & Proud

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Originally Posted by Krash Kadillak

I don't normally like billet grills, but I like yours.....nice work.

Thanks, I liked it the first time I saw it. John 11 gets the credit for making one first.
He was very helpful in supplying me pics and info on how he did his.

I too did not like the way the billet grilles raw edges looked around the curves of the hood on the HHR, this hides them Nicely.

03-17-2011 | 10:33 PM

Lilchapo23

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well i got it and i install some of the points were crooked cant complain for the price i paid hope everybody like heres some pics car is a lil dirty haha

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03-17-2011 | 10:46 PM

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don't remember seeing an met emerald green before nice

03-17-2011 | 10:49 PM

Lilchapo23

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thnx yea i got crashed and wanted something different way different ended picking metallic green some people just look while im driving i just think there jealous their not in a green hhr

03-17-2011 | 11:23 PM

American & Proud

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Looks good.

Just a Tip, take it or leave it.

Try to Fit the back Black plastic piece from the OEM Grille, it hides the inner lip of the hood. Even without the Framed piece I used.

It may take some grinding and some cutting to get it to fit tight to the back of the billet grille. Gives it a more Finished look.