Outside the "box" grill idea

I always like to use what I have and build something instead of buying something IF I can make it cool enough. That's a BIG if.......

I wanted some thoughts on a hair-brain idea I got in looking at some stuff that came with my M38a1 tub for my build.

The M38a1 has a built in toolbox that's located under the passenger seat. I'll be removing this box to get the seats to sit as low as possible. That being said, I found two toolbox lids with the tub that are pretty much unusable for even the most devout military restorer. Here is a picture of them side by side:



Which got me thingking about a grill...... what if I either use a hole saw or a jig saw and cut out openings in between the ribs and weld the two lids together in this manner to create a grill for my rat rod? I have some mesh that could go behind it to looks a bit like this (pardon my lousy photoshop skills):



I have some aluminum trim leftover from when I used to sell replacement windows that I could add to make it more "box-like" and functional if needed.

What are the thoughts? Again, this is just photoshopped so far, I haven't make the first weld or cut yet.

I like the idea, but not too sure about rectangular holes. Maybe more rounded corners? I'd suggest just using a hole saw and putting bunches of 1-1/2"-2" holes in them, but that likely restrict airflow too much.

How's this one? Again, forgive the lack of Photoshop skills...

Well

What about side by side to make it wider and shorter[S and seven vertical slots is the traditional jeep grill [P
And i have no photoshop skills at all so you ahead of me [cl
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Maybe a little bit of both? Keep the long slots, but round the ends.

Sam_Fear said:

Maybe a little bit of both? Keep the long slots, but round the ends.

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I like that!

As far as putting them horizontal, I don't think I could and have it look right. The rad would be WAY taller than the grill. With them stacked the way they are, it's in scale with an early Ford grill. I want a narrow nose to give it the roadster look.

Talk about photoshop skills

I kept trying to figure out how you'd "Grill" anything on that!
I know..........Duh

Sounds like a great idea.Cool looking any way you do it.