[GeorgiaBoy03]

Im working on a stock Impala ss grill with Black Mesh behind it and a floating bowtie right now,Might try the SS Led Emblem in the middle.

 

[dan4010]

Ram air inlets, grille, and bumper all matching painted mesh...

 

[Powder96ss]

Lookin wet wet Dan! Gonzo's wagon tho.......dayum

 

[Dropped Fullsize]

So back when it all started...

After some suspension work

Latest.

I did come up on a perimeter grille. Not sure when I'll get around to getting that installed. I keep running out of time. Ugh

 

[Eracer]

I spare no expense. Home depot gutter cover cwm4

 

[Kilgore]

I think I've fallen in love with the horizontal billet grille with just the leaping deer. that's the one from streettrends for $369 right?

 

[sonuvah]

Ya, I got this one at Streettrends too recently. Surprisingly, it's good quality light steel, not plastic or urythane like the stock grille and so many other after-market facia pieces out there. However, there is one major issue: the perimeter of the insert does not match the inside diameter of the stock grille shell. Grille insert is way too wide all around by about 1/2" all around. So much grinding needed to be done in order for it to fit properly. Good thing I had a grinder handy, some time, and patience or I would've been pissed. The nice powder coat black was also ruined in the process. So paint prep also needed to be done after that. Took the opportunity to do it in satin to match wheels and trim. Actually, came out pretty good. Now need to prep and paint the replacement (plastic) stock grille shell that was ordered from fleabay. I wasn't about to butcher the stock grille piece when I could just buy a replacement cheaply and modify it. The experince I gained from doing the custom hood last summer really helped out here as it was easy to visualize how to make the insert fit, and then paint. I say this to let others know here that it's NOT a plug and play mod, which I thought it was going to be when I ordered it. The additional cost of tools, cutting wheels, various sanding equipment, and paint materials easily puts this mod in the $400+ range. Sheesh!!
It's been said here before, "The Impala SS: A never-ending source of ways to dispose of expendible income."

 

[infomanSS]

Yes, "Impala $$" would be fitting on the rear fender.

 

[rtigues]

Oldenburger Concept grill and cheap mesh insert I had laying around

 

[sonuvah]

rtigues - we are similar in our approach to front end styling. Those are some big halo rings. I like the grille work and the hood vents. I went with 4" halos and embedded the Lumina vents on mine. Also, paid the extra $$ for the Impala dear grille insert, but considered going w/the bulk sheet mesh. Your caprice looks nice. How about black wheels - go all the way?

 

[rtigues]

Thank you I plan on going color matching wheels I would like see your front end.

Bermuda Blue 9C1

 

[dan4010]

This pic is easier to see the matching mesh in the duct inlets, grille, and bumper..

 

[CPT_AQUA]

mesh.

what do you think ?

 

[sonuvah]

Sweet, man. Would like it more flowing the black. Put that thing in night service - full military grade Black Ops. Respect!

 

[CPT_AQUA]

hmmm.. so you think i should paint the girl in black ? now your messing with my head bro lol ... i would love to but i need to see how it looks first .

 

[The Tech]

I like it as it is.

 

[dan4010]

I think black would look better IMO


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[Black OpSS]

found a grille with out Chevrolet on it painted it black and got a Super Trooper decal made

 

[SSWEET]

For those of you with black mesh in your grill, what mesh are you using? Thanks.

 

[sonuvah]

The project grille is about finished after several stages of modifying for fitment, paint, and assembly. I even added something a little different. Not sure if I like it yet, either.