Install of Mopower lower grille insert....finally

[stroguy]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/stroguy/lg1.jpg

Well I've had it painted for several weeks now and finally got to work. It has 2 molded studs that have aluminum clamps (left circle) for the bottom mount and 6 screws (right circle) that need holes drilled for upper securing. Had to remove the belly pan which is always a joy.

And now for the painful part, don't look if you are plastic squeemish.

Weapon of choice, Dewalt rotary with a drywall cutter, oh the pain.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/stroguy/lg4.jpg

Have to cut out the 2 uprights, ooooooooooooch!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/stroguy/lg2.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/stroguy/lg5.jpg

Final trimming to get them flat.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/stroguy/lg6.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/stroguy/lg7.jpg

From here the install is straight forward. Drill 6 holes through the predrilled grille insert for the upper mounts, add screws, and clamps for the bottom.

Before

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/stroguy/lg3.jpg

After

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/stroguy/lg8.jpg

Just the look I was intending. The single upright matches the upper crosshairs better than the 2 OEM uprights. Just wish I could have modified it to accept some honeycomb donated by FreebirdSRT.

I'll get a better pic during the day. Garage is dark and not to well lit for phone pics.

Randy

[momoney4sho]

i personally like it

[charginscott]

I have been wondering about that grill. Need better pics for sure Randy.

[stroguy]

Here are some better photos. Cloudy in Houston so they still are'nt the best.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/stroguy/lg11.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/stroguy/lg12.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/stroguy/lg13.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/stroguy/lg14.jpg

[toycrypt]

looks great, I can't wait to install mine. What kind of black paint is that glossy or satin?

[stroguy]

looks great, I can't wait to install mine. What kind of black paint is that glossy or satin?

It is acrylic lacquer, gloss black and clear.

Thanks for the positive comment.

[hemi5757]

installed my upper and lower last week, the bottom was more of a bitch then the top....looks good

[KStryker]

Ahhh...I like the lower portion install, looks nice

[RedRaider]

Add you some matching honeycomb if you want. Here is a picture of mine with the honeycomb. I need to adjust my lower grille a little, oops. I didn't get it in too straight, but it was too hot that day to straighten it up.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj16/emcalpine/100_1223.jpg

[MrDolomite]

Just the look I was intending. The single upright matches the upper crosshairs better than the 2 OEM uprights. - Randy
Agreed, looks very sharp, especially with the high gloss finishes on both. Well done.