Another Grille Delete question

[Blackbeauty]

Sorry, I tried a search but couldn't really find a specific answer or how-to on this but has anyone done the grille delete WITHOUT taking the bumper off? It seems like I should be able to just do it with a small dremel or sawzall, no? Every write-up I've read takes off the bumper but I see nothing in those steps that requires the removal unless I'm missing something.

Thanks in advance!

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[evo8904]

It maybe more difficult to get a nice straight line. But, if you mess up, the upper and lower are not really expensive. I have found the stock GT grills for $100.

 

[Blackbeauty]

It maybe more difficult to get a nice straight line. But, if you mess up, the upper and lower are not really expensive. I have found the stock GT grills for $100.

What you think of getting close to the edge and then just filing it the rest to get it all the way. I wish I was in front of my car right now to see if that'd work. It'd probably be a real bitch getting the mesh net to protect the radiator in with the bumper still installed, I think.


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[daltron]

Sorry, I tried a search but couldn't really find a specific answer or how-to on this but has anyone done the grille delete WITHOUT taking the bumper off? It seems like I should be able to just do it with a small dremel or sawzall, no? Every write-up I've read takes off the bumper but I see nothing in those steps that requires the removal unless I'm missing something.

Thanks in advance!

I'm going to do this. I really don't want to go through the hassle of taking the bumper off. I already have a spare upper grill I got for $5x shipped waiting for me if I screw up. Cut and file.

 

[Project Whitemare]

Cutting the grills themselves is more work than removing the bumper.

Stop being lazy, and do the job right.

In before: "Cut into Bumper...what are my options"

 

[drabon74]

I was just thinking the same thing today, I may give it a go when I get my car back

 

[ETCH]

taking the bumper off really isn't that hard. I had mine off the first time in 30 minutes by myself taking my time. I had it off the other day and back on in 35 minutes. 7 bolts on top, one on the side and 12 pull plugs on the splash guard.

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[venomisback]

I'm doing mine tomorrow. No brainer to take off the bumper since that will take less time than the grill cutting.


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[wizdumb]

I recommend a stubby 7mm ratcheting wrench with a high tooth count to get at the one bolt in the wheel well. Or you can take the wheel off for more space, but then...more work.

 

[z06psi]

I always just take the wheels off and liner out. Easy that way and the liner is only push pins as well as getting cleaned in there.

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[Infamous]

I'm doing mine when my splitter comes in. I do want to add an emblem to my grill delete though. Any ideas?

 

[Blackbeauty]

I'm doing mine when my splitter comes in. I do want to add an emblem to my grill delete though. Any ideas?

Oh yeah that'd be cool! I had that for my 03 GT where all the honeycomb stuff is deleted and you have an open grille with just the little horsey chilling.


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[venomisback]

I broke the bumper clip where the cover meets the front fender. So pissed.


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[Blackbeauty]

I broke the bumper clip where the cover meets the front fender. So pissed.


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I heard that's pretty common! I was reading in another forum of a couple who did the same thing yesterday actually!


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[venomisback]

I heard that's pretty common! I was reading in another forum of a couple who did the same thing yesterday actually!


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Did those guys come up with any Mickey Mouse fixes?


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