Another Grille

[PWGUNNY]

You did a really nice job. Congrats.

 

[jdkilroy]

@ Runner27: I did not notice any significant weakness in the grille frame by leaving the sides as-is after cutting away the center bar. I did add two vertical support rods (3/16" threaded rod) that tie the top and bottom together structurally. It is actually very strong now and like I said, a very solid "thunk" upon closing the hood. I would say that it is as strong as, if not stronger than, the original grille.

I'll post pics from the back side so you can see the work back there.

I'm glad I took the hit and got the new grille to work with because a few of the bolts sheared off while removing the original grille. Have a couple extra nuts available for the install. (made in Japan = metric)

Jon

 

[jdkilroy]

Satoshi Grille Questions

I've received a few questions about my grille recently so I thought I would bump the original thread.

Feel free to PM me with questions about any particulars.

Best, Jon

 

[jimmied]

Where did you order original painted grill from?

 

[JLRSR5]

Looks awesome! I go back in forth if I want to do mine or not, but yours def. has me leaning that way. Impressive!

 

[jdkilroy]

Ordered color matched grille from toyotapartszone.com


Need to do the research so you get the color code right when you order.

I think that my year grill is an easy one to do; other years describe a more difficult process and the need to reenforce the grill after cutting out some of the existing plastic. I did not need to add any fiberglass at all; I did incorporate two pieces of threaded rod and a few nuts to strengthen the entire unit against compression forces but that was easy.

I'll take some current pics so you know how it's held up and to show more detailed structural information.

 

[DreamRun08]

wow great job i like how you left some of the plastic grille around the edges on there.

 

[adkfinn]

Nice work on the grill. As a fellow New Englander I am looking forward to seeing your pics of how this has held up. Thanks.

 

[bd-wheels]

Looks Awesome!!! Nice Job