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AzMarauder
02-19-2005, 06:47 PM
My front grill piece seems to have a "dent" in the top edge. It doesn't line up well with the body panel behind it... Is this part metal and could be brought out?
MarauderMark
02-19-2005, 07:00 PM
My front grill piece seems to have a "dent" in the top edge. It doesn't line up well with the body panel behind it... Is this part metal and could be brought out?


I belive the only metal on the grill is the screws...
AzMarauder
02-19-2005, 07:08 PM
I belive the only metal on the grill is the screws...
Well in that case perhaps I can get a front grill piece under warranty... (sigh)
CRUZTAKER
02-19-2005, 07:08 PM
Plastic. Molded plastic.

Hi Kevin.
AzMarauder
02-19-2005, 07:12 PM
Plastic. Molded plastic.

Hi Kevin.
Hmmmm well then... guess I better hit the Ford guys up before it goes in for paint..... (which is Monday)

No sense doing a paint job over a part that has an "issue".

Still waiting for the box with the jacket..... soon as it gets here it is coming your way !
Zack
02-21-2005, 02:27 PM
My front grill piece seems to have a "dent" in the top edge. It doesn't line up well with the body panel behind it... Is this part metal and could be brought out?

It is from overtightening.
It cant be repaired
Zack
02-21-2005, 02:31 PM
I will surely buy the damaged grill from you.
Please PM me if it is for sale.
MarauderMark
02-21-2005, 02:41 PM
I will surely buy the damaged grill from you.
Please PM me if it is for sale.


This is the grill man!! Maybe you can work out one of these .There fantastic!!!:up:

http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/2/1524Picture_210-med.jpg
Mike Poore
02-21-2005, 02:50 PM
My front grill piece seems to have a "dent" in the top edge. It doesn't line up well with the body panel behind it... Is this part metal and could be brought out?
Lucky you. Now you get a new grill and can use the old one to do a Zac badgeless one without the stupid hockey puck/sticks emblem in it. They're way cool.:D
gdmjoe
02-21-2005, 06:45 PM
http://bellsouthpwp.net/g/d/gdmjoe/grill.jpg
AzMarauder
02-21-2005, 07:08 PM
The dealer will cover it under warranty. Parts that are replaced under warranty are returned to Ford ? They don't allow me to keep them in any event so I won't have a grill available.


Thanks for the input tho.
marauder307
02-21-2005, 07:57 PM
My front grill piece seems to have a "dent" in the top edge. It doesn't line up well with the body panel behind it... Is this part metal and could be brought out?


Interesting that I should see a thread on this...I was just noticing mine the other day. It's got a warped look along the top, right at the seam where it joins the front fascia...I'd post a picture but I don't have one at the moment...
Johnman
02-21-2005, 08:17 PM
I had noticed the top of my grille had a wavy "rippled" appearance, though it didn't bother me much. After having it replaced after an accident, the warped look is gone (every black cloud has a silver lining). Maybe, as a previous post suggested, the screws were wound too tight at the factory.
schuvwj
02-22-2005, 08:10 PM
It is from overtightening.
It cant be repaired

Zack are you still making badgeless grills?

I have an extra grill and am looking for someone to make me a badgeless one.
Donny Carlson
02-22-2005, 08:17 PM
Bird**** magnets.