Posted By: 440gtx6
Plastic Grille Repair -How To - 07/06/10 04:25 AM
Anybody have a link to the old post about repairing plastic grilles? I tried to find it in the tech archive but no dice.
Thanks!
Posted By: kb73rr
Re: Plastic Grille Repair -How To - 07/14/10 07:26 PM
Here are some pics of how I fixed mine
1) Before, grill cracked, chipped and some fins missing.
http://www.muskie-lures.com/73roadrunner/grill.jpg2) Cut out broken fins using a Dremmel.
http://www.muskie-lures.com/73roadrunner/grillrepair_01.jpg3) Made cardboard templates of missing pieces and fins.
http://www.muskie-lures.com/73roadrunner/grillrepair_02.jpg4) Fabricated new fins and pieces from Plexiglass.
http://www.muskie-lures.com/73roadrunner/grillrepair_03.jpg5) Fixed misc cracks and glued in fabricated pieces with superglue and JB Weld. Some re-inforcement from behind was necessary in a couple spots. It doesn't show.
http://www.muskie-lures.com/73roadrunner/grillrepair_04.jpg6) Filed and sanded repaired areas and repainted entire grill.
http://www.muskie-lures.com/73roadrunner/grillrepaired.jpg