Making a badgeless grill.

[Illss]

Since i work at a bodyshop i will be making my own badgeless grill by removing the emblem basically making the lines look clean an straight with our special sandable materials we use so if theres any intrest in the chicagoland area lmk. I will post pictures once finished by friday .

[Grifter]

I might be interested. I will wait for the pictures of course :)
I'm not that close to Chicago though, but there is always shipping.

[MERCMAN]

This particular mod was first done by Zack and he now sells them on the site as a vendor.

[Zack]

The first grill I made was how ILLSS proposes to do it.

He wont know how much easier it is to do my way until he tries it.

[Illss]

The first grill I made was how ILLSS proposes to do it.

He wont know how much easier it is to do my way until he tries it. I am not starting a business here an even if i was i'd do smt different that no one has done which u've already have . My idea was to HOOK fellow MM owners up with this IF it turns out ok on my car an CHARGE only for materials/time which would be around 50-75 if u drop ur grill off (thats why i said chicagoland ) .

[Zack]

I am not starting a business here an even if i was i'd do smt different that no one has done which u've already have . My idea was to HOOK fellow MM owners up with this IF it turns out ok on my car an CHARGE only for materials/time which would be around 50-75 if u drop ur grill off (thats why i said chicagoland ) .

Im all for it!
Im just saying until you try it both ways, you wont know which way is easier.

But know this, your time and services are worth WAY more than $50-$75

[fastcar]

Badgeless grills are cool, but what I'm looking for is an EX-MET (expanded metal) grill, which will give a true race-car look. The material is often aluminum or stainless, and is kind of like chicken wire, in that the material forms diamonds. I love this look, and have never seen one on an MM.

fastcar:burnout:

[sabtaj1]

Yes, I would love to make one of those but havent been able to locate the right material for it.

[RCSignals]

Didn 't Logan make the first one?

[Motorhead350]

Didn 't Logan make the first one?

Not according to Zack. :rolleyes:

[Zack]

Badgeless grills are cool, but what I'm looking for is an EX-MET (expanded metal) grill, which will give a true race-car look. The material is often aluminum or stainless, and is kind of like chicken wire, in that the material forms diamonds. I love this look, and have never seen one on an MM.

fastcar:burnout:

You mean this?
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x181/Marauderman1/100_3744-1.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x181/Marauderman1/100_3759.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x181/Marauderman1/100_3758.jpg

[SMOKE]

^ ^ ^ ^OOOOHHHH, that looks good, and the chinny-chin-chin spoiler as well...

NICE!

JWM

[fastcar]

You mean this?

Mother?

I love it!:beer:

Yes, that's exactly what I mean, only I want mine in natural finish e.g. aluminum or stainless. Did you paint the material? PM sent.;)

fastcar:burnout:

Ooh, and you did the lower vents just as I imagined them! Really nice. They are in a different material - I like the natural finish on them. The only thing left is to punch out the fog lamps, and insert the material there, too. THAT would be the ultimate, bad-ass racer look:cool:

[Zack]

I dont make these anymore, they are a huge PITA.

[03SILVERSTREAK]

Since i work at a bodyshop i will be making my own badgeless grill by removing the emblem basically making the lines look clean an straight with our special sandable materials we use so if theres any intrest in the chicagoland area lmk. I will post pictures once finished by friday .
I happen to have an extra grill with the center piece removed so if U need a grill for the replacement sticks PM me...:D

[rvaldez1]

Since i work at a bodyshop i will be making my own badgeless grill by removing the emblem basically making the lines look clean an straight with our special sandable materials we use so if theres any intrest in the chicagoland area lmk. I will post pictures once finished by friday .


Thats really cool, good luck. You work at a bodyshop on Elston right?? I think I have seen your car a couple of times. Post pics, I would love to see the project and I have another project in mind for you.

[Illss]

Thats really cool, good luck. You work at a bodyshop on Elston right?? I think I have seen your car a couple of times. Post pics, I would love to see the project and I have another project in mind for you. I work at a bodyshop on lawrence an albany but have gone to the LYNCH FORD warehouse to pick up parts an that is located on elston and lynch ave. plus a MM owner happens to work there aswell an he has a badgeless grill on his . :burnout:

[Illss]

Also i decided to make my own grill after a grill was sold before i could get my hands on it . I put a halt on making my own grill but since it was sold an i wanted one bad i had my employees use mine as the test one an minus the few dust particles (needs to be resprayed cause i rushed them an wanted it the same day) it came out pretty good. Pics to follow after car wash.

[sabtaj1]

did you use the mesh? Or is it just a badgless grill?

[Illss]

Na just badgeless.

[CRUZTAKER]

I dont make these anymore, they are a huge PITA.

IllSS may be the man to take over the project since time isn't money.:P

[Illss]

Here are a few pics an remember it isnt perfect an its unfinished an was done ina day an rushed .

[fastcar]

IllSS may be the man to take over the project since time isn't money.:P

Ha! You are a funny guy, CRUZ. I'd love to see someone market Zack's ex-met grill. I'd like to see a natural stainless steel finish option. IllSS?:confused:

fastcar:burnout:

[Illss]

I cannot compete with ZACK . :burnout:

[Illss]

Next project is a 3rd brake light an no not on the rear spoiler an something with the front bumper . :D

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Illss, looks very good, Have you thought of trying to have the waterfalls (beams) chrome with the black outer surround?

I have always been interested in a custom grille of some sort.

[fastcar]

Illss, looks very good, Have you thought of trying to have the waterfalls (beams) chrome with the black outer surround?

I have always been interested in a custom grille of some sort.

One member has a neat grille: he has the chrome grill from grandpa's Marquis, but the grill is painted black. You get a black grill with a chrome border. I can't remember if it is badgless or not, though...

fastcar:burnout:

[blkwidowmerc]

I happen to have an extra grill with the center piece removed so if U need a grill for the replacement sticks PM me...:D
i am intersted in the grill thanks george e-mail is geo 737mech@aol.com

[Zack]

i am intersted in the grill thanks george e-mail is geo 737mech@aol.com

I already bought it, sorry

[Marauderman]

Hey Zack--Thanks for the eariler pics---Just realized it looking over this thread--cool---Yeah--I really like that look --!! The questions on that grill never stop when I'm out in that beauty---amoung alot of other things---!!

[Cougar_Marauder]

The first grill I made was how ILLSS proposes to do it.

He wont know how much easier it is to do my way until he tries it.

I want to make my own badgless grill as one of my winter projects. I was wondering if you guys could shoot me some pointers/tips as to how you go about it. I actually want to do the mesh look, I don't care if it's a huge PITA since I would be doing it for myself. Where did you get the material and what is the best way to secure it into the grill frame? Any help would be most appretiated. :bows:

[Bowman9]

Hmmm... I can't decide between a badgless grill or a honeycomb style.

[Marauder386]

This thread got me thinking that I would like one of those Ex-Met grills for DD use and maintain the Zack badgeless for show+shine ... just an idle thought...


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