Mesh for custom grill - Lateral-g Forums

slyck68 · #1 05-11-2007, 03:28 PM

I've got a 1968 Firebird and from what I've been reading I'm not the only one who isn't thrilled about the "bird beak". I've been toying with the idea of using some type of S.S. mesh grill to fill that ungodly "bumper" but I can't figure out where to buy it. I saw a 'Bird in PHR a few years back that looked pretty nice with this...any suggestions?!

Also, it appears that the factory was pretty lax about the fitment of the bumper. Anyone have any tips on a tighter fit against the fenders? Thanks guys!

ccracin · #2 05-11-2007, 08:02 PM

Check out Mcmaster Carr. They have a bunch.

andrewmp6 · #3 07-24-2007, 08:59 AM

go to a hardware store pick out what you want and use it.how far is that gap between the bumper and fender.could bend or shorten the bumper bracket or lead work the edge to make up the gap. or some of that metal body filler they use.

GSXTRA · #4 07-24-2007, 12:50 PM

TRY BSR IN CHARLOTTE... WWW.BSRPRODUCTS.COM...THEY CARRY IT

BRIAN · #5 07-24-2007, 08:06 PM

Problem with a lot of the mesh screens is they are loose strands and once you cut it sort of falls apart. They also sell a nice aluminum expanded metal with a nice satin finish.

Did a 68 Bird where I simply cut front "Beak" as you put it directly down the center and removed about an inch and the simply rounded it off and welded it back together. Looked better than stock and most had to look 2x to see what was done. Sorry no pics car has been long gone.