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Front grill template.
Posted:
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:14 +0000by John M
I have a 1996, 1800cc.
I am fabricating a front grill from a sheet of stainless steel mesh.
Wondering if anyone has a grill (off their car) and could sketch it onto light car or cardboard so I would have the correct template to work with?
You can just go and buy a grill but there's a certain satisfaction (and pride)with making things yourself.
Can anyone help?
Posted:
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 1:21 +0000by leamyj
Could be tricky given the number of variations in bodywork... can you not outline your own opening and use it as a template?
John
Posted:
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 1:43 +0000by fabfiveferg
leamyj wrote:Could be tricky given the number of variations in bodywork... can you not outline your own opening and use it as a template?
John
That just sounds so wrong
Posted:
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 4:49 +0000by John M
Thought all Mark 1, would have the same front grill size and shape?
I can mess about with cardboard templates until I create a shape that would be suitable.
But a template from an existing grill would help a lot.
I would make one from stiff cardboard first before cutting stainless sheet to insure correct fit.
If anyone has a grill it can be outlined on light paper, even if it's not 100% correct size I can modify.
A template would be a good starting point for the project anyway.
Happy motoring guys.
Posted:
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 4:58 +0000by Steve
Yup all MK1 noses are the same (bar aftermarket ones of course)
Posted:
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 7:11 +0000by leamyj
fabfiveferg wrote:leamyj wrote:Could be tricky given the number of variations in bodywork... can you not outline your own opening and use it as a template?
John
That just sounds so wrong
On second reading, yes, it does
Posted:
Mon, 19 May 2008 8:45 +0000by valred
I have one fitted if still needing the outline?
Posted:
Mon, 19 May 2008 10:59 +0000by MX5Steve
found this site tonight which supplies a cad drawing of a MK 1 template..... haven't looked at it yet........ haven't got a cad viewer downloaded.
It may help ye out....
http://ox.mx5oc.co.uk/diy.htm
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Mon, 19 May 2008 11:03 +0000by mx5ash
That looks like a great site, nice find.
Posted:
Tue, 20 May 2008 7:06 +0000by leamyj
Yeah, great site..well done
John
Excellent site
Posted:
Tue, 20 May 2008 10:42 +0000by robmx5
Cheers lads - I've had a set of blue foglights in the boot since Xmas - got a quote of €350 to have them fitted, so needless to say decided to see if I could get a cheaper option, the instructions here look like a good starting point.
Robin
Posted:
Tue, 20 May 2008 10:58 +0000by mx5ash
€350!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to fit fog lights
please tell me that was a typo!!!
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Tue, 20 May 2008 11:14 +0000by MX5Steve
robbing feckers.......... clearly didn't want to be doin it......