Grille Tutorial
08-20-2006, 11:46 AM
#12
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Join Date: 03-04-2006
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I don't doubt its easy to cut through Im curious as to will there be any gaps in the edges because it looks as if the bars run right up to the edge of the outer rim of the grill. What I'm wanting to replace it with wont sit flush to the front but rather behind the back so if there are gaps it would show.
08-25-2006, 08:15 AM
#14
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I installed the Stull on my HHR and it's quite a bit of work. I didn't take any pictures (unfortunately) but here's a picture of it.
The Stull retains ALL of the factory outer frame. I used a dremel to cut out the original bars, once the bars are removed I used the dremel to smooth out all the rough edges. Before smoothing I covered all of the grille frame with masking tape except fot the areas I wanted to remove so I wouldn't scratch the chrome in the event of a slip. Once the Stull piece is installed the stock frame is installed, the stock frame side pieces cover the ends of the Stull. Hope this helps. -Dan
The Stull retains ALL of the factory outer frame. I used a dremel to cut out the original bars, once the bars are removed I used the dremel to smooth out all the rough edges. Before smoothing I covered all of the grille frame with masking tape except fot the areas I wanted to remove so I wouldn't scratch the chrome in the event of a slip. Once the Stull piece is installed the stock frame is installed, the stock frame side pieces cover the ends of the Stull. Hope this helps. -Dan
08-25-2006, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by dan-d
I installed the Stull on my HHR and it's quite a bit of work. I didn't take any pictures (unfortunately) but here's a picture of it.
The Stull retains ALL of the factory outer frame. I used a dremel to cut out the original bars, once the bars are removed I used the dremel to smooth out all the rough edges. Before smoothing I covered all of the grille frame with masking tape except fot the areas I wanted to remove so I wouldn't scratch the chrome in the event of a slip. Once the Stull piece is installed the stock frame is installed, the stock frame side pieces cover the ends of the Stull. Hope this helps. -Dan
The Stull retains ALL of the factory outer frame. I used a dremel to cut out the original bars, once the bars are removed I used the dremel to smooth out all the rough edges. Before smoothing I covered all of the grille frame with masking tape except fot the areas I wanted to remove so I wouldn't scratch the chrome in the event of a slip. Once the Stull piece is installed the stock frame is installed, the stock frame side pieces cover the ends of the Stull. Hope this helps. -Dan
I found this on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...QQcmdZViewItem
I have asked him a few questions and asked him to send picts. He is a newbie on eBay only 2 feedback comments, both positive. Might even be someone on this forum. Just thought I would share it.
Dan, All of the work you put into that grill was worth it, it looks great on your car. It is really the only grill I have seen so far that I like as well as the stock, except maybe for the one "Songman" has photoshoped.
08-25-2006, 09:06 AM
#16
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Location: Calgary Alberta
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Hi Dan;
Good job on the grill.
I have seen that CHevrolet decal before some where on this site, and would like to get one, but Search doesn't tell me anything. Can you help?
Also does the " decal sheet" cover most of the grill top (any lines showing?)
Many thanks.
Gmac
Good job on the grill.
I have seen that CHevrolet decal before some where on this site, and would like to get one, but Search doesn't tell me anything. Can you help?
Also does the " decal sheet" cover most of the grill top (any lines showing?)
Many thanks.
Gmac
08-25-2006, 09:41 AM
#17
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Join Date: 05-05-2006
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Originally Posted by Gmac
Hi Dan;
Good job on the grill.
I have seen that CHevrolet decal before some where on this site, and would like to get one, but Search doesn't tell me anything. Can you help?
Also does the " decal sheet" cover most of the grill top (any lines showing?)
Many thanks.
Gmac
Good job on the grill.
I have seen that CHevrolet decal before some where on this site, and would like to get one, but Search doesn't tell me anything. Can you help?
Also does the " decal sheet" cover most of the grill top (any lines showing?)
Many thanks.
Gmac
I don't know where Dan got his but this is the eBay seller I got mine from.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vinta...spagenameZWDVW
It was very easy to install and has held up well for the past 4 months. I hope this helps.
08-25-2006, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by john 11
Gmac
I don't know where Dan got his but this is the eBay seller I got mine from.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vinta...spagenameZWDVW
It was very easy to install and has held up well for the past 4 months. I hope this helps.
I don't know where Dan got his but this is the eBay seller I got mine from.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vinta...spagenameZWDVW
It was very easy to install and has held up well for the past 4 months. I hope this helps.
08-25-2006, 10:42 AM
#19
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Join Date: 02-12-2006
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Originally Posted by Gmac
Hi Dan;
Good job on the grill.
I have seen that CHevrolet decal before some where on this site, and would like to get one, but Search doesn't tell me anything. Can you help?
Also does the " decal sheet" cover most of the grill top (any lines showing?)
Many thanks.
Gmac
Good job on the grill.
I have seen that CHevrolet decal before some where on this site, and would like to get one, but Search doesn't tell me anything. Can you help?
Also does the " decal sheet" cover most of the grill top (any lines showing?)
Many thanks.
Gmac
08-25-2006, 10:46 AM
#20
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Join Date: 02-12-2006
Location: Space Coast, FL
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Originally Posted by john 11
Dan, All of the work you put into that grill was worth it, it looks great on your car. It is really the only grill I have seen so far that I like as well as the stock, except maybe for the one "Songman" has photoshoped.