aftermarket grills for 87-88 birds? December 14, 2005, 09:52:30 PM was thinking about modifying the stock grill, or looking for a place that can make one. looking for something like the cobra grill inserts. Quote Selected
aftermarket grills for 87-88 birds? Reply #1 – December 14, 2005, 10:14:03 PM Good luck finding a supplier for aftermarket stuff. If you want something cheap, easy, and decent looking, try painting the grill your body color. It really changes the appearance. If you do so, make sure to take the emblem off first and reattach it later. Looks a lot cleaner. Quote Selected
aftermarket grills for 87-88 birds? Reply #2 – December 14, 2005, 10:15:54 PM Here's a pic of mine Quote Selected
aftermarket grills for 87-88 birds? Reply #3 – December 14, 2005, 10:20:16 PM Quote from: amoosetHere's a pic of minethat doesnt look too bad! Quote Selected
aftermarket grills for 87-88 birds? Reply #4 – December 15, 2005, 02:34:51 AM if there was some way you could do like the cobra grill and make a floating bird instead of the snake/pony .would be pimp Quote Selected
aftermarket grills for 87-88 birds? Reply #5 – December 15, 2005, 11:08:24 PM Hmmm, I see spare grills on eBay for pretty cheap all the time. Maybe when I get paid next I'll buy one, since the chrome is starting to bubble on mine. Strip the old one, cut out the grid, and start fabbing up a bracket. Quote Selected
aftermarket grills for 87-88 birds? Reply #6 – December 16, 2005, 12:24:58 AM I can make you one. It will cost $100 shipped. It will be an open version similar to the Stang. Let me know Quote Selected
aftermarket grills for 87-88 birds? Reply #7 – December 16, 2005, 12:26:12 AM Quote from: RDOGI can make you one. It will cost $100 shipped. It will be an open version similar to the Stang. Let me knowthat's awesome!can you post some pics? Quote Selected
aftermarket grills for 87-88 birds? Reply #8 – December 19, 2005, 02:09:49 PM yeah please post some pics!! My grille is horrible I just got my 87 V6 LX T-bird from a towing company for $200 not bad for a running car huh? but there is a small dent and it had a oil leak but we fixed it so now I'm just waiting for me to save up some money to fix it up. Quote Selected
aftermarket grills for 87-88 birds? Reply #9 – December 21, 2005, 04:06:02 PM Originally Posted by amoosetHere's a pic of mineHow do you get the bird emblem off without breaking it and also how do you put it back on after the paint has dried? Quote Selected
aftermarket grills for 87-88 birds? Reply #10 – December 21, 2005, 04:26:04 PM Quote from: DreWRoolZOriginally Posted by amoosetHere's a pic of mineHow do you get the bird emblem off without breaking it and also how do you put it back on after the paint has dried?isn't it held on by a few nuts? that's the way it is on my 85. Quote Selected
aftermarket grills for 87-88 birds? Reply #11 – February 09, 2006, 06:52:27 PM Quote from: darkthunderisn't it held on by a few nuts? that's the way it is on my 85.I'm not sure. I got an 1987 and my car is in VA right now. So I cant check. Quote Selected
aftermarket grills for 87-88 birds? Reply #12 – February 09, 2006, 07:07:12 PM the grill is held on by a few screws and the emblem is held on by some of those stamped nuts...very easy Quote Selected
aftermarket grills for 87-88 birds? Reply #13 – February 09, 2006, 07:21:40 PM I too have painted mine body color, can't think of much more you can do the front end, and make it look any better. (except for driving lights)Grille is held on by three screws, and the emblem is held on by two.Stripping the chrome off is the pain in the ass, and I mean the Whole ass! I used a little exacto knife, and then sanded it with progressivley?? finer grits of sandpaper, no primer, just 3 thin coats of gloss white, and has held for over 7 months, as I did this last April, not long after I got the car.Pic of it my cardomain, link in my sig: Thunderhawk Quote Selected
aftermarket grills for 87-88 birds? Reply #14 – February 09, 2006, 11:39:56 PM For my grill, I'm modding a cracked headerpanel from my accident. 5 dollars in fiberglass fixed it, but I wasn't gonna tell the insurance company not to buy me a new one. I'm closing the gap that used to be the grill, and using mesh. Then, I may see what I can do about an emblem. Probably backlight if I go with accent lights around the car. I haven't quite decided yet about the underbodies. Quote Selected
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