Billet maverick grille

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  1. lastchance

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    I have one also,now if I could just finish the car so I can install it.
     
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    I just e-mailed him about the availability of a '71-'77 Comet grill. I'm hoping they make one as it would look sharp on my Red GT! :yup:

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  3. facelessnumber

    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    Regarding the lights, I got the impression that I shouldn't hold my breath on that, but I came up with a few good ideas.

    Mounting stock ones could be done with some cutting, but I could not bring myself to even consider cutting this thing.

    Another idea I had... There are "strips" of LED amber lights available in plastic housings of varying lengths, just under 1/2" tall. I think about 3-4 of those in about a 4"-5" length, attached between the slats of the grille where the lights belong could look pretty good.

    And then I thought, there is a whole other world of auto enthusiasts who like to accessorize their vehicles with a massive array of lights, chrome and assorted doodads. I'm not talking about ricers, I'm talking about truckers. There are a bunch of websites out there which sell a dizzying array of lighting for diesel rigs, and I found several things which would probably work great when I looked through those. But again I just can't make myself cut this grille...
     
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  4. scooper77515

    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    I was toying with the idea of mounting lights behind the grill.
     
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  5. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    you have other things you need to be...toying... with...:yup:

    ...:chirp:...
     
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  6. scooper77515

    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    I have way too many toys right now. I need to get the grill done first, since it is the least invasive.

    Not sure how long it will be before I get the nitrous kit installed and bottle filled.
     
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  7. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    i ain't skeered...send me that puppy and i will cut it for you...:huh:

    ...FFF...
     
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  8. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    I like the behind the grille option for the lights. I need to get a grille ordered, not near ready for it but it would give me more motivation!
     
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    Hidden lights behind the grill is the way to go.:bouncy:
     
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  10. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I like that with the turn signal built in.
     
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  12. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    ...:scratchchin:...

    i like...i like very much...:yup:
     
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  13. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Damn, I let the cat out of the bag, but I couldn't resist.
    I'm planning on using these on the 'Anti-Grabber"
     
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    I need to find a set that match without the turn signal to use in the headlight buckets. Then the inside ones behind the grill will act as fogs and turns.
     
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  15. starsky74

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