My new front grill in progress.

[blacksheep]

I started with two Chevy truck doors from about the mid 70's

This is what I have so far. Still have to take some off the height , I believe what do you think?

 

[Flipper_1938]

Looks pretty neat from the front. Did you make the grill flat? or is it pointed in the middle?

 

[Sam_Fear]

Pretty darn good!

 

[blacksheep]

Looks pretty neat from the front. Did you make the grill flat? or is it pointed in the middle?

I made it with a slight point in the middle. I plan to weld about a 9" hood piece behind it. little worried about the square look .

 

[blacksheep]

Another angle
Does it look a little low at the bottom? I have about 9" of clearence. My body is 7 1/2" off the ground.

 

[Flipper_1938]

If you flesh out the sides and put grill bars in it, I think it will look pretty darn good.

Inspiration is where you find it.

 

[ratrodney]

I cant hardly fabricate crushing a pop can but I think that looks kool! Has a beefy look to it. Leave it low like that...Its bad! RR

 

[42chevy]

It looks really nice to me!

 

[blacksheep]

I did get the top and sides done today. I plan to weld in 1/4" round stock on 3/4' spacing in the morning, then give er a paint job.

Does it look too low for ground clearance?

 

[Sam_Fear]

Is that a 4x4 it's on? How low is your axle? Do plan on running over a lot of stuff? Figure it's sitting back between the wheels so it's not going to hit a curb or such. IF it were ahead of the wheels then it might be a problem.

 

[kdubya]

A grill shell outa door frames, whoda thunk it. You guys amaze me.

 

[oldskool]

I like it! leave low, gives it a mean look. I use a lot of square stock on my bikes(sissy bars,pegs, ect.) one of my trade marks is to twist it (heat it with a torch with one end in the vise-count the number of twist and distance).....just a thought.

 

[blacksheep]

Yeah, I think I'll leave it low. I'm going to look this morning to see what I can come up with for the grill. I'll post photos later today. Thanks for all the comments

 

[Ratcrazy]

Good job on the grille shell blacksheep.[cl I did the same thing for my build.

http://www.ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6404&page=14

With the price of tins these days we do what we can with what we have.

Again nice job.

Larry

 

[blacksheep]

Good job on the grille shell blacksheep.[cl I did the same thing for my build.

http://www.ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6404&page=14

With the price of tins these days we do what we can with what we have.

Again nice job.

Larry

AND, isn't that what rodding is all about? Anyone can write a check for mods to the ride. What will be cool is when folks ask what year grill I used. Nice job on yours also.hehe.

 

[blacksheep]

More photos

 

[postalexpress]

what about lowereing it an inch or 2?

 

[international rat]

Very cool, great idea! Looks really mean on your truck!

 

[Gregster]

nice work , rat rodders ARE the best recyclers anywhere ! [

 

[oldskool]

looks great!