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The WidowMaker · #**251** 08-03-2011, 11:45 AM

the overlap is getting trimmed a little and they will get rounded corners as well. i think the paint color will tone them down a little too. i do agree they look large in the pic though. they dont look that way in person.

70rs · #**252** 08-03-2011, 12:31 PM

Looks great! No matter what Ron says.....

I have followed this from the start. I really like that you are doing all of this yourself. This thread and several other "built at home" projects have really helped me.
Thanks for taking the time to post it all.

Ron in SoCal · #**253** 08-03-2011, 02:31 PM

^ yeah Tim. What he said....

coolwelder62 · #**254** 08-03-2011, 02:38 PM

I also am enjoying the fabrication being done here.

The WidowMaker · #**255** 08-08-2011, 10:46 AM

thanks guys!!!

heres the first piece of the grille. now i just need to makes the sides and i can start assembly. i also wish i had a mill (or talent) that allowed me to make pieces that didnt need any cleanup. theres obviously very little slop in the mill, but very little is still too much.

Nick.V70 · #**256** 08-08-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The WidowMaker

thanks guys!!!

heres the first piece of the grille. now i just need to makes the sides and i can start assembly. i also wish i had a mill (or talent) that allowed me to make pieces that didnt need any cleanup. theres obviously very little slop in the mill, but very little is still too much.

I really hope you are making 2 right

you could offset some time/cost

intocarss · #**257** 08-17-2011, 09:37 AM

Incredible

The WidowMaker · #**258** 08-17-2011, 11:18 PM

heres a pic of the grille. i still have to cut the middle bars to length and it obviously still needs to be welded. i hope to have it done by the end of next week.

im also gathering quotes right now on the motor. im still not settled on a builder, but mast, wegner and hke are the front runners. if anyone has any reviews or advice id love to hear it. if you'd rather not post, shoot me a pm.

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I really hope you are making 2 right you could offset some time/cost

i wish i could make a second. im spending way to much time on the first

intocarss · #**259** 08-18-2011, 03:17 AM

You could talk to Mark @ Rapp racing engines in HB on Gothard St http://rappracingengines.com/

Also you may want to talk with these folks They do heads but can steer you in the right direction

http://proheads.com/

Or I have a friend (Nills Castillo) that builds and tunes the LS etc engs for off road race trucks, he dynos at our shop out here in the valley. . If intrested I can Pm Nill's # to you. Hope this may help you. Here is one of Nill's Engs..

**tones2SS** · #**260** 08-18-2011, 05:39 PM

The grill looks awesome Tim. How much time do you have into it already?