LIL' Mac Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Just picked up a custom tube grille for the Monte. Looks great, I will post a picture when I get it on the car. I have the original grille out, preparing to put the custom grille in. The guy I got it from had bought it on Ebay, but while his car was getting painted, his car was destroyed in a fire. To make matters worse, the paint job was done on the car. SAD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Is this the grille you got Grille Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIL' Mac Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Yes, that's it Rodney. Hey, how's your new job going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Cool, hope you got a good deal, since billet grilles for our Monte are now available for $287 delivered  http://www.firstgenmc.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=231894&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Yes, that's it Rodney. Hey, how's your new job going? Hey Scott the job is going very well. Nice grille!! I called on it and they said it was sold already. Can't wait to see the pictures!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIL' Mac Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 The tube grille is going to require some fabricating. It is not big enough, and leaves too much space,especially between top of grille and bottom of hood. I have an idea. Fortunately, I lucked into an extra used stock grille a couple of weeks ago that I am thinking I could use as a donor for the custom one. When I bought it I figured it would make a nice spare. The grille might actual be a little better than my original, and I kinda hate to chop it up but probably will. I have to measure some more to be sure, but I THINK I can carefully cut out the center grid, smooth the edges, and insert the custom grille in the middle of the old grille frame(so to speak). The good thing is, they should bolt in independantly. It should work ok if I am thinking right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIL' Mac Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 I got the grid cut out of the middle of the stock donor grill. I took some pics but will have to figure out how to load them. I am a mechanic but my computer skills stink. Anyhow, it is looking like this may work out well. I was able to get things pretty smooth were I made the cuts. Figured I would paint that area, silver or flat black. I think it was paintd silver originally, so I will probably do that. I don't think it will be that visible once my insert is in anyway. The tube grille is going to have to be shortened a bit on each side to go in. I want it to fit as tight in there as possible. The top and bottom clearance is tight, perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Â I wish I would have seen this sooner, I would have took the good grilles if they weren't broken or cracked and the fins were good. Â I have a few with good outer rings, that the fins is messed up, perfect for customizing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIL' Mac Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Jared the thing is I will keep my original grille too. The donor I am using , I picked up for 20 bucks. I thought about asking around for a damaged one, but the outer edge of this one is pretty good and I was anxious to get started so I just decided to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Jared the thing is I will keep my original grille too. The donor I am using , I picked up for 20 bucks. I thought about asking around for a damaged one, but the outer edge of this one is pretty good and I was anxious to get started so I just decided to use it. Â Scott, check them out, what do you think..I like your work. Get it on the car and let's see what the finish product look's like. Â Â Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 That looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mcarlo Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 That looks awesome! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black07ss Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Originally Posted By: Canuck That looks awesome! Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 OOOOOOOOHHWWWWEEEEEE!!! THAT'S BLINGING FOR SURE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abe72 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 very nice looking grill!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIL' Mac Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 Thanks very much Rod for posting the pics. And thanks for the comments guys. I only have a couple hours or less more work on it. Getting the time is the problem. Can't wait to bolt it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 WOW!!!!!!!!!! Â That is very nice. Can't wait to see it bolted it. I'm still waiting to see the repro billet grille in a car also. Andreas has one but his is powdercoated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Thanks very much Rod for posting the pics. And thanks for the comments guys. I only have a couple hours or less more work on it. Getting the time is the problem. Can't wait to bolt it in. Â Anytime Scott that's what brothers do! Happy to do so, the grill will look awesome on your car, almost like wearing a designer tie.. Now some spit shine shoes a new bow-tie and she'll be ready for any evening affair.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I like the chrome better that the billet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaby Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I like that a lot. The billet grille is perfectly straight, but the flat faces arent as reflective as the rounded tube. I had thought of making a grille using individual aluminum plates with rounded front edges and stacking them with shims and long through-bolts...but what you have done there is awesome. Can't wait to see it installed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droptop Monte Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Who sells this grill, i want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Who sells this grill, i want one! Â you need fenders first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKZ03 Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Who sells this grill, i want one!  Heres a couple of options  http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Chevrolet-Monte-Carlo-Triple-Chrome-Tube-Grill-/150925936358   This guy can make them for Montes, from what I hear  http://www.ebay.com/itm/72-CHEVELLE-EL-C...K-/271128294277 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droptop Monte Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I know i need fenders first but that grill looks so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droptop Monte Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 That one on ebay isnt the same is it? It looks diffrent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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