Grille Inserts
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Grille Inserts
Woke up today and had absolutely nothing to do. Decided to change up the grille a little so I went to Home Depot and bought some roof gutter guards. Took me about 30 minutes because I had to make my cuts with a little wire snipper. Here's the end result.
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I just used the tabs that are already on there and made the wire kinda clip into them. Then I used tie wire to fasten it all together. It holds in really well and doesn't push out too easily.
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I didn't use zip ties because they don't hold up to weather as well as tie wire. It's the same tie wire that is used with rebar which is used in concrete so the tie will last for a really long time. It was very easy to do and I'm sure anybody who tries it should have a good outcome.
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That looks really nice.
My question, is that material stainless steel? If not, it would be a pain to clean over time. What if we bought the stainless steel mess for screen doors? I am not criticizing your work just thinking out loud. I want to do a new grille for my '60 Ranchero and just looking at different options.
My question, is that material stainless steel? If not, it would be a pain to clean over time. What if we bought the stainless steel mess for screen doors? I am not criticizing your work just thinking out loud. I want to do a new grille for my '60 Ranchero and just looking at different options.
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