TECH: How to build a floating tooth grill

[mytlo56]

I'm not claiming credit for this idea, let's get that straight right now...but it's good info. and is tech. post worthy.

1. Measure the width of the grille opening. Cut a piece of flat bar stock 3/16" X 1 1/2") to this measurement. This piece will be the back of the framework and attach to the grill opening.

2. Measure and cut a bracket from the flat bar stock the depth of the grille opening. Weld this to the center of the back bar.

3. For a straight grill continue welding brackets the same length on each side of the center bracket 1 3/4" plus the spacing you want between the teeth.

4. For a V-Shaped grille weld brackets gradually decreasing in length from the center bracket 1 3/4" plus the spacing you want between the teeth.

5. Using bolts, attach the grille bar into the grille opening.

6. And last, slide the teeth onto the brackets. Use a good automotive adhesive to glue the teeth to the brackets to prevent the teeth from loosening. Simple! You are now finished!

The teeth can be bought from this joint: http://www.sabertoothgrills.com/order.htm

You could easily adapt a cross bars, large accessory bullets, or some of your wife's good silverware if you wanted. Cool, huh?

[mytlo56]

Here's a pic. of a car w/ a "similar" grill. As pointed out by lownslow and wayfarer, the grill in the pic. is from a Desoto and is actually anchored at the bottom rather than floating.

Thanks for clearing that up guys http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[lownslow]

and for those who are in the know.....thats a desoto grill not one of those sabre tooth grills.......hahaha

[wayfarer]

Sure is Lownslow and guess what, it's not connected like the tech post, it's connected to the pan, like in a desoto. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Good tech post, though as this is the best way to make a floating grille. Oh, and why use plastic saberteeth, when you can get repro corvette teeth in real chrome plated steel for less money?

[tokyo]

thanks...i'm keeping this one..

[Rooster]

$30? And They're Plastic???? What a rip! Oughta get a whole set for around $50!!!!

[Roothawg]

Supply and demand my friend..........

[fc ute]

hey wayfarer, who does the repo corvette teeth?

[wayfarer]

www.grilleteeth.com (http://www.grilleteeth.com)