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Jordak
Dodge Dakota
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7/30/2002
20:20:02
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Just made my own grill from 1/4" expanded
metal, not gutter material. Everything cost
about $20, along with the satisfaction of doing
it myself.
http://dodgetrucks.org/photopost/data/190grillt
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Jordak
Dodge Dakota
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7/30/2002
22:13:37
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Just got the bottom finished and on.
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DirtySouthDon
Dodge Dakota
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7/30/2002
22:31:55
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where do you guys get this stuff from? i looked for the gutter guard at lowes but no luck
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Jordak
Dodge Dakota
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7/30/2002
23:59:46
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I got the stuff from a local metal shop, they do
all kinds of fabricating, sell tools, etc...
I got 18 or 20 guage(can't remember exactly),
a piece 3'x4' was $12.
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D
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2002
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how did you do the bumper, did you just un
bolt it? I dont think I am that weak, those
suckers are on tight!
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Jordak
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2002
09:37:59
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I got the idea to do it myself from this site:
http://www.chimptopia.com/pimptopia/articles.
html
He has a detailed description of doing the
grill.
For the lower grill, I used pipe hangers and cut
off the loop on the end. The strap section is
just long enough to attach the grill to, and
make a couple bends for it to attach to the
bumper.
If you open your hood, and look down behind
your bumper, there are 4 sets of torx bolts(one
on top of the other). I just attached the
strapping to the two outer, lower bolts. They
were actually pretty easy to get out, just a little
squirt of WD-40 and presto. I used a #25 torx
bit, and clamped it in a vise grip, make sure
it's tight, and you give some pressure into the
bolt.
I can try and get a picture down in there if you
want?
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DakSport
Dodge Dakota
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8/02/2002
01:03:53
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Hye Jordak looks great. Do you know if hat metal you got will rust?? i made mine out of gutter guard and its starting to rust. Also could you find out what it is u exactly bought so i could look around for it?
Thanks
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Jesse T.
Dodge Dakota
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8/02/2002
12:12:34
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I had the same rust problem, the solution was a can of clear coat from autozone, worked great.
Jesse T.
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DakotaMan2002
Dodge Dakota
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8/02/2002
14:15:21
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If it helps any I did the same thing that Jordak did.
I have pictures up on my web site to give you an I idea on how to do it. Its under the Tips and Tricks section.
http://2002dakotasport.netfirms.com
The bolts that attach the bumper to the truck are kinda tuff to get off @ first but after spray alittle WD-40 in there and it won't be so bad next time you do something.
DakotaMan2002
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DakSport
Dodge Dakota
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8/03/2002
00:00:39
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hey Jesse the thing is i used a can and a half of clear coat on them both sides!! its not really rusting but turning really dull and ive only had it on since march.
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DakSport
Dodge Dakota
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8/03/2002
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DakotaMan2002 i checked your site out, usefull info where can i get that plastic mesh and did you prime it before you painted it?
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n8 dawg
Dodge Dakota
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8/03/2002
01:10:17
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mine is made from gutter guard...no clear coat and its not rusting.....have had it on maybe 3/4 months.....looks great for $15 and used jb weld to hold it to the grill....holds good!
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JorDak
Dodge Dakota
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8/03/2002
10:13:33
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I've only had it on about a week, but haven't
seen any rusting. I primed both sides, and
chrome painted the front.
I tried a clear coat on one of my practice
pieces and it did dull the finish. Then I read
the can it it said that it would dull the finish. So
no clear coat.
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