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You guys probably think I have nothing better to do than to fiddle with this car! But I had another idea last night, so today I just had to try it. I added more CF vinyl to the uprights in the grill to complete the look a bit more. This took about an hour, but was quite easy once I figured out a couple things with the cutting of the vinyl. If you want to try this yourself here are some tools that help with the task. You'll need the pick tool to remove your mistakes and start over... not shown are scissors or fresh single edge razor blade.



If you have a lift, get your car to this height....way easier to work at this level because you need to really look close at what you are doing.



I did each upright individually after roughing out 10 blanks....the 5 across the top are shorter than the 5 along the bottom. Do a test fit around each upright to determine the actual width and height you need...they are different because as you go along the grill the depth changes.

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The center upright requires that you shape the vinyl like this:



You'll see why when you get to this point.

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Here are several views of the final appearance....I like the completed look now....it all comes together from a design standpoint. I hope Harlan agrees!











You probably noticed the fang vinyl mod. This seems way too busy to me, and I will remove them soon. I just wanted to show you the result of almost an hour trying to get 2 that looked the same....lots of trimming and starting over even though I managed to rough out a template...there isn't a straight line anywhere on this car!. If you like this mod, just buy the ones sold here by our vendors.

Here's the crude template;



Passenger side:



Driver's side:




I think I am done with grill mods for a while...time to move on to splitters and sideskirts...and HRE wheels, which are on the way!

Glen e

I like everything but the fang, as it looks like a sticker from even a standing position....

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...I just did it because Steven asked me to!

I'm in trouble now for sure!!!!

Steve Garrett

^^^ I think the fangs look spectacular!


Brother, the entire front grill looks awesome-you did a fantastic job.

Steve_R

Agreed. I like the grille treatment a lot as it looks like CF. Top of fangs not so much.

Vetteman Jack

The grill looks great. Not sold on the fangs.

Scoobydoobydoo

Gotta agree with above. I like the grill, a bit more when it was before the vertical pieces, but not thrilled with the fangs.

What really wowed me is your garage. Dang I wish I had a lift like yours.

Stan0324

I like the center CF to compliment the black grill. Think it looks a bit too much CF.

Steve Garrett

Give us one more pulled back shot of the entire grill and fangs, please!

gsiegel1

Where did you purchase this from?
Thx

peter pan

Looks good your latest mod

foreverfuelie

IMHO, the CF on the fangs make them look like steps with "non skid" on the treads. I like the CF on the grille also but, I think it's overwhelming in a closeup.

Mfserge

Nice job on the grille, very well done. Not a fan of the fangs, I prefer them in body color and anything else just looks weird to me.

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Here you go Steven....I overachieved on the number of views for ya....

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Thanks...an oldtimer once told me "you're not a real carguy until you own a lift". I must say it is one of the best 'mods' you can do for yourself and the car.

David A. Homoney

I would agree with the above, though pulled back it looks better. Love the garage and lift. Those are awesome.

longboy4

.....the first 7 year old kid that looks at the fangs is going to use them as a step-up. Horror of horrors!

C7 4 Me

I'm another with the crowd here. Looks good but I would undo the fang stickers asap -- those obviously just look like stickers, and when you make that statement, you call attention to the grill also being fake

Patriot77

I love it very very much!!!!!!!!!!!

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Fangs are back to stock....anyone want them? Send me a stamped, self addressed envelope....a very long one.