Look at this Grill... The Best Ever

[Zack]

Folks, the following pictures do not even do this grill justice...
http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/503/404DSC00652-med.JPG
http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/503/404Grill1-med.JPG
http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/503/404DSC00655-med.JPG

I started out with a badgeless grill and with proper motivation from a few members here, I ended up with this spectacle of a grill.
There are 344, yes, three hundred and forty four Swarovski Crystals carefully embedded into the grill.
First I made a template for the spacing of the crystals. After making small marks as to their placement, I drilled 344 1/16" pilot holes. As if my arm wasnt tired enough, I had to find a drill bit that had the same angle as the crystal. I ended up using a Vermont American 1/2" countersinking bit. Drilling just enough without going too deep proved the most challenging, but the holes turned out perfectly. After the holes were drilled, I glued the crystals in using Goop Adhesive. The glue has proved itself after a few 100+mph blasts!
This is definitely the most involved project to date, but my god was it worth it. In the daytime, when the sun hits this thing, the car is like a moving disco. You really have to see this thing in person to get the full effect. I was at a car show last night and the attention the grill got was unbelievable! I was standing next to the car with a flashlight to 'light it up' for everyone. When headlights or flourescent street lights hit it, there are no words to describe what bling bling it gives off!
All in all it took about 15 hours to make, but it was worth it.
Special thanks to Rick Miller (Slowpoke) for getting me a killer deal on the crystals. Also thank you to Big Joe P & JrzyGirl for motivation. And one more thing....
Logan, you got nothin' on me now... Pimping aint easy!

[CRUZTAKER]

WOW!!!!!!!:woohoo:

[duhtroll]

Oh yeah? Well, I'm doing the same thing to mine except with Christmas lights and I will have them spell out messages like "Get out of the fast lane," and somesuch.

Wait a second - get one of those marquee signs used at movie theaters and program whatever you want into it . . .. Now THERE's an idea. Nwo that that fad is over I bet one can be had very cheaply!

-A

[Logan]

Bwahhahahahhahahahaha.... I love it!!!

Big Pimpin'!!!! :pimp: :up:

[Zack]

Here is another one of a kind.
I had this one in Indy, but in case you didnt see it........

http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/503/404Grill5-med.JPG

This is a badgeless Grand Marquis Grill with the outer rim painted Black.
I cant wait to make another one off, the ideas are endless.

[Bluerauder]

Folks, the following pictures do not even do this grill justice... There are 344, yes, three hundred and forty four Swarovski Crystals carefully embedded into the grill.
Wow, at first glance I thought that it was lit with Christmas lights. 344 Swarovski crystals .... must be one very expensive grill..... Nice !!! :pimp: :pimp: :up:

[Slowpoke]

I wonder what it looks like from a car approaching yours on the street. It's gotta look spectacular!

Well-done - I look forward to seeing it tomorrow night!

[bigslim]

Zack, that is pretty amazing. Liberace would be proud. The pimps and players here in the bid "D" would love it.

[MarauderMark]

Fantastic Grill Zack!!! And also the silver looks great as well .Will either one of these grills be available now or in the future to the members here?? Maybe a soild or gold plated grill even..

[captJ696]

Ten times better than Knightriders trans-am. :baaa:

[jgc61sr2002]

Zack - You out did yourself. That looks fantastic. :cool: :2thumbs:

[Zack]

Wow, at first glance I thought that it was lit with Christmas lights. 344 Swarovski crystals .... must be one very expensive grill..... Nice !!! :pimp: :pimp: :up:


Total cost in materials are as follows:
2 Grills: $260 from TheDealer
Crystals: $54.20 for 576 (Thanks Slowpoke)

Not that expensive, huh!

Someone asked if these would be available and the answer now is no.
I am very affordable oriented, and with the uniqueness and time that goes into these, it probably wouldnt be worth it to anyone.
For example, If someone absolutely had to have a crystal grill, I would have to get $850 for it.
You see, I like having unique things, so it would have to be worth it monetarily for me to make another.
I had mentioned taking a break from making badgeless grills some time ago; disregard that now, Im ready to start production again.
I need 2 grills and $150 to do one.

[Smokie]

Zack the Crystal Grill is absolutely unique :sunshine: one of a kind, my favorite is your other grill, the one you had at Indy.

[hdwrench]

i'm interested in a badgeless grill... o wait i dont have the car yet! I was hoping to have it last saturday but too many variables in the deal to explain here. soon i hope.

[Silver_04]

:awe: I'll pick my jaw up off of the floor now.

[Slowpoke]

if these were REAL diamonds and not crystals, this grill would easily cost $200,000.00!

[FiveO]

Amazing Zack...I'm speechless.

That is a one of a kind masterpiece.

I'll be putting my MM to bed in early November and will be contacting you about a "simple" badgeless :)

Thanks!

[nexstar7]

i feel like singing "do the hustle"

[mpearce]

Zack...you should have a grill for every season, and holiday. Thanksgiving is coming up...you need some type of Jack-o-lantern grill, you've got christmas covered, how about easter? You need some more pink in there. Labor day and memorial day you could have the american flag, red, white, and blue. As you said...anything is possible. Cool idea man. Unique is good.

-Mat

[UAW 588]

Zack, you have entirely to much time on your hands. If you have some spare time to give, I have plenty around my house that needs attention. Nice grille dude. You are definitely the KING OF BLING. Your friend Peter doesn't have anything on you now. :stooges:

[woaface]

Screw 4.10s! That's the first mod to my Marauder! That is the "wow"est thing I've seen.

[BillyGman]

However, that isn't to say that I don't like any of Zack's grills.

[mpearce]

HAHAHAHAHAA!!! :rofl:

-Mat

[Joe Walsh]

AWESOME!
Zack when is the 'BET' going to do a special on your MM??
With that grille 'da playas' will want your RIDE baddddd!

[MERCMAN]

Zack, living up to the "KING of BLING" title. Just br careful around the forest preserves, you might have a problem with setting fires!! :lol:

[merc406]

OMG!! Don't even think of drivin it with that grille to the Motor City,

you'll be car jacked for sure!

[Patrick]

Not going to be on my mos list anytime soon. but maybe with a few twist!! Maybe a strobe effect!!!

[bigslim]

How did I miss that episode of "Pimp My Ride"?

[martyo]

Zack: When you drive the car with that grill, will you be wearing this jewelry:

http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/3024/1136DSC00910.JPG

[Patrick]

Pepsi sucks!!!!

[martyo]

Pepsi sucks!!!!


Hey Patrick, that's a vendor violation.....now where's a moderator when I need one? I know I left one or two lying around here somewhere......

[Donny Carlson]

One of my interests is close up magic (I am terrible at it, but find the art of illusion very interesting), and one classic illusion uses this device, called a "Hot Rod" in the biz:

http://www.penguinmagic.com/images/products/medium/1030a.jpg (http://www.penguinmagic.com/product.php?ID=247#)

The illusion is this rod with six different color "gems" is changed to all one color randomly selected by the observer, then back again. I actually own one of these.

Anywho, my first reaction to the new grille was that Zack had made it out of Hot Rods.

[martyo]

[It's]called a "Hot Rod" in the biz

Ummmm...which "business" is that again Donny?

[MarauderMark]

Not trying to dis but it
kinda reminds me of that toy Lite Brite. :up:

Lite Brite (http://hasbro.com/litebrite/swf/litebrite.cfm)

[Joe Walsh]

Ummmm...which "business" is that again Donny?

LOL :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Big Joe P]

Now when Zack gets his car detailed, he has to stop at the jeweler......

[Smokie]

Hey Zack, I am getting ready to head out the door and take Smokie out for a ride (have the day off today) before I do I wanted to share some thoughts with you....The Crystal Grill is not for me I am too conservative in nature, but as a man that has worked hard using his hands all his life, I respect and admire the skill and creativity that went into the making.

You can turn a wrench and get dirty with the best of them and as a result you have one of the fastest Marauders in existence, you have installed many mods for other guys and I heard no complaints.

I have been fixing broken stuff (including cars) since I was 12 and I'm good at fixing; but never really been creative. You are good at fixing and creating...you have talent. So while your latest grill may not be for me... I salute and respect your talent.:beer:

[FiveO]

I don't care what anyone says Zack.....I like it :)

[dwasson]

Zack, just between you and me ... next time, fiber optics.

[BillyGman]

Not trying to dis but it
kinda reminds me of that toy Lite Brite. :up:

Lite Brite (http://hasbro.com/litebrite/swf/litebrite.cfm)
Wow, U just sent me waaaaaay back in memory land w/that one. But yes it does kinda look like that.

[Logan]

click... click...

[MAD-3R]

Just Logan pushing bottons to keep things civil

[martyo]

Damn all this censorship. I am taking my pithy and smart aleck barbs elsewhere will I will be appreciated....

[Joe Walsh]

Damn all this censorship. I am taking my pithy and smart aleck barbs elsewhere will I will be appreciated....

DARN.....Did I miss a few more "jems" from Martyo???

[Logan]

I know...I know... It's horrible, until the shoe's on the other foot that is, then all of the sudden everybody's my best buddy. :)

[martyo]

I know...I know... It's horrible, until the shoe's on the other foot that is, then all of the sudden everybody's my best buddy. :)

My Mom says, it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye. Then, it's hysterical!!!

:lol:

[MERCMAN]

My Mom says, it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye. Then, it's hysterical!!!

:lol:

and if you lose a uterus,, it's a hysterectomy :cuke:

[Logan]

Well hell. Ain't no way anyone can respond to the dancing pickle. That's just impossible.

[jakdad]

OK, who's going to be the first guy with the chrome chain steering wheel?

:wflag: :wflag: :wflag:

[HwyCruiser]

Zack's back in the badgeless grill game. :woohoo:

Quick, get one before he comes to his senses. Worth bonus "bad a**" points.

http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/2/1594marauder3-med.JPG

- JD

PS: That crystal grill would be "bigger than gold teeth" around here. :lol:

[Patrick]

OK, who's going to be the first guy with the chrome chain steering wheel?

:wflag: :wflag: :wflag:

I am stoping at the fuzzy dice!!!
:nworthy:

[Logan]

Sigh... Enough. Silence Infidels.