XJ-5 Grille Build

[srmitchell]

NICE!!

Looks really cool.

The good thing is that it looks nothing like a liberty.

 

[licorice noose]

NICE!!

Looks really cool.

The good thing is that it looks nothing like a liberty.

or a hummer. i was really hoping it didn't end up looking like a hummer :laugh2:

 

[Gold Cobra]

Coming along very nicely, but I still can't wait to see final results.

 

[hubs97xj]

Coming along nicely- figured out the marker/signal arrangement yet?

 

[licorice noose]

I think im gonna get those 7" headlights with the integral turn signals. Seems like the method with the cleanest results and easiest install.

Edit:

I also found some that delta makes that are substantially cheaper and seem like they would be nice. I just can't seem to find any photos with the signal on:

http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?jeep-sid=78&plID=0&partID=56491

 

[jeeperjohn]

It's looking awesome dude! I think you could sell these as replacements for the stock stuff. I like the idea of small round turn signals in the corners below the headlights.

 

[RedChuck]

before you bolt it on you should make a mold for fiberglass encase you mash it or get hit. plus you could make reproductions for others. just a thought.

its looking great

 

[licorice noose]

thinking of going with these. all the info i could find on the deltas seem to say that you couldn't see the signals with the headlights on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjQ-rDs0ixw

 

[winkosmosis]

Maybe you should just get some LED turn signals and put them on the bumper.

 

[licorice noose]

before you bolt it on you should make a mold for fiberglass encase you mash it or get hit. plus you could make reproductions for others. just a thought.

its looking great

If i had the know how and access to materials i definitely would.

Maybe you should just get some LED turn signals and put them on the bumper.

Doing something that makes sense is always my last resort :confused1

on an unrelated note, Moving up here gave me good access to nice wheeling spots. Broken arrow in sedona:

 

[winkosmosis]

But if you try to put turn signals on the new fascia it will ugly it up

 

[fishjeep]

It's looking awesome dude! I think you could sell these as replacements for the stock stuff. I like the idea of small round turn signals in the corners below the headlights.

hell yes! figure out how to copy these in fiberglass and I'll buy one quicker than a NewYork minute! I've already got the led turn signals and some round headlights sitting around...

 

[fishjeep]

hell,I'll buy that one from you when you're done sanding it!

 

[mcantar18c]

Psh... turn signals are for pus**es
Just go oldschool and stick your arm out the window

 

[licorice noose]

little bit of work today. More sanding and shaping, followed by a couple coats of resin. I really need to water proof it good. Coming together though.

It's a lot easier to see the shape of things now that it's shiny. Another coat or two should be build up enough for me to lightly sand out the brush marks and whatnot. After that i have to rebuild the mounts. all but one of them were ripped off...not surprising seeing as how the header panel was an inch away from being in 2 pieces when i bought it. :laugh2:

 

[licorice noose]

Got all the resin sanded down today. thought i'd throw a coat of primer on it just to see where i stand. found out that the slots needed to be rounded a bit more so a bit of sandpaper glued to a bottle fixed that up. Things left to do:

- work on the scallops a little bit. Even them up.
- sand
- reinforce the back
- make sure it's waterproof
- sand
- figure out a cool "jeep" logo (already have an idea)
- sand
- fix the mounting bolts
- prime
- wait until i can paint the jeep and then chuck it on

 

[Stout96XJ]

great job man, cant wait to see it installed

 

[srmitchell]

Looks awesome!

If you make molds, and make a few more, Im in.

 

[licorice noose]

Molds would really be a pain. As much as i'd love a 100% fiberglass piece myself, it just isn't feasible with my tools and knowledge.

 

[licorice noose]

well, I broke out the spot putty and 220 grit today so i must be getting close:

Sanded all that down and then applied another coat of primer. Theres still a few little spots that need filled but overall the outside is pretty much done.

I'm surprised how even the scallops came out. Can't really see them with the flat primer, but i'm glad i went with it. adds a little more interest at the bottom:

I dig it.