The Mite
Part: 24
Making a wire mesh grille
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Stock Bugeye grilles are very expensive, so I decided I wanted a mesh grille like the ones on the new Bentley. First I had to make a template out of cardboard |
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Then, transfer the template to the wire mesh and cut it out with the plasma cutter |
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Weld in little tabs with holes drilled in them to match up to the screws I glassed into the front end behind the grille opening |
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And this is how it lines up |
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Another view of the wire mesh grille from behind |
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From the front side |
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From the front |
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And a little closer. I still have to decide if I want to get it chromed or powedercoated silver. The original Bugeye grille is chrome. |