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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/23/2001
02:12:23
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 Subject: Custom Grille Install
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Well.. I finally went and installed a "Do it Yourself" grill...
Here is a pic of it:
You can read the article I wrote on the install here... http://www.chimptopia.com/pimptopia/grille.html
Let me know what you think... Hopefully it can help someone out there!
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Spyder343
Dodge Dakota
10/23/2001
03:25:41
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Wow! Really nice work! I've been lookin' for grille inserts for my GenI, but haven't found any (nor would I pay $70 for them!). I might just have to invest $15 to try your recipie. Mine's all white with black trim, so I'd probably paint the stuff before using it for my grille. What was the stuff you got from Lowes' called? Do you think it can be painted? Thanks for the awesome post!
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/23/2001
23:26:14
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It was "Premium/Deluxe" Gutter guard. I don't remember the manufacturer's name, but if you go in the "gutter guard" section, I'm sure you can't miss it.
Good Luck!
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Jake
Dodge Dakota
10/24/2001
09:29:35
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Is the material a thick material or light weight? How about the air flow into the engine compartment, I think it looks really good, and want to try it on mine.
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2001RagTop
Dodge Dakota
10/24/2001
13:33:50
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Really looks great!!!!
Gave me a weekend project to do now.
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Python97
Dodge Dakota
10/24/2001
13:42:03
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Really NICE
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/24/2001
16:42:44
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Jake,
The material is "just right"... not "too thick" (so it can be bent and formed around the grill openings) and not "too thin" (which prevents it from flexing while driving).
Airflow is totally unaffected by this grill. The holes are sufficiently large enough not to disrupt airflow.
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Spyder343
Dodge Dakota
10/24/2001
19:23:13
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The only stuff I found at the Lowe's near my house is plastic stuff. Probably a stupid question, but that stuff is metal, right?
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Anthony
Dodge Dakota
10/24/2001
19:52:28
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They also sell it at Home Depot, that's where I got mine. They're called "Gutter Guards"
You can see my inserts at, www.geocities.com/intense79/
Anthony
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Spyder343
Dodge Dakota
10/24/2001
20:02:36
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Are they the plastic ones, though?
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Grinthock
Dodge Dakota
10/24/2001
20:27:19
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Doin it this weekend! Picked up the Gutter Guard at Home Depot, cost us $8 with Tax Canadian, it was called "Premium Gutter Guard" and yes it's metal, DO NOT use the plastic stuff the wind would tear it apart.
Will post pics after it's all done.
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/25/2001
00:39:53
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Spyder343
Yes... the grill mesh on my Dak is metal.
Don't go for the plastic ones... people will laugh at you if you do! LOL.
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Spyder343
Dodge Dakota
10/25/2001
02:32:56
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Thanks guys. Found it at home depot. Looks great on my GenI, but will look even better once I finish painting. I'll let you know how it turns out.
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Spyder343
Dodge Dakota
10/25/2001
02:33:14
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Thanks guys. Found it at home depot. Looks great on my GenI, but will look even better once I finish painting. I'll let you know how it turns out.
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bjorn mcgilla
Dodge Dakota
11/04/2001
20:53:21
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Hey, guys... thats one of the first things I installed in my dakota..
Ive gotten so many comments how that looks pretty kewl...
Did you just cut out the plastic slates in there and then tie the wire to yours..
I put my wire behind the plastic slates and know i think i will remove them..
Later dudes
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
11/04/2001
23:07:57
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Yeah... I cut them to begin with. No way I am going back! LOL
I wire tied the mesh to each other (2 separate panels for each side) and then I just used the factory screws on the top to hold it in and shot new screws into the bottom.
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
11/05/2001
00:34:18
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BTW, the grille article has been updated with some new pics of the lower grille install.
I have been getting alot of e-mail questions on this, so I made some updates. Hopefully that will answer the questions many have.
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Jodie
Dodge Dakota
11/06/2001
17:03:22
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Did mine the other weekend...needs a few tweaks...but looks awesome. Everyone is impressed and cokpliments me on it! Thanx for the great advice!!!
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RizeAbuv
Dodge Dakota
11/10/2001
12:38:31
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Darkfury where did you website go?? I was really looking forward to your instructions while I tried my shot at a custom grill. But it seems as though your web page is down. Just thought I would ask if you had a mirror or something. Thanks
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MikeD
Dodge Dakota
11/10/2001
19:19:34
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I was thinking about getting one of those grills but I've seen em and I was just curious as to how U'd reach the hood release w/ that on there?
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2THEXTRM
Dodge Dakota
11/10/2001
21:21:01
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Check out DarkFurys's webpage for the low down on how you reach operate the hood release after the custom grille is installed. I have a Street Scene Grille and he has a great DIY setup. http://www.chimptopia.com/pimptopia/grille.html
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
11/10/2001
23:14:34
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Yeah... my website is "temporarily" down right now... My web host is moving their severs this weekend so I will be offline for this weekend.
Hopefully they will have everything set back up and working either late Sunday or early Monday...
(Geez... being down is REALLY gettin' on my nerves! I wish they would bring it back up already! Grrrrrrr!!!!)
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