Front grill template.

by **John M** » Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:14 +0000

I have a 1996, 1800cc.
I am fabricating a front grill from a sheet of stainless steel mesh.
Wondering if anyone has a grill (off their car) and could sketch it onto light car or cardboard so I would have the correct template to work with?

You can just go and buy a grill but there's a certain satisfaction (and pride)with making things yourself.

Can anyone help?

by **leamyj** » Tue, 22 Apr 2008 1:21 +0000

Could be tricky given the number of variations in bodywork... can you not outline your own opening and use it as a template?

John

by **fabfiveferg** » Tue, 22 Apr 2008 1:43 +0000

leamyj wrote:Could be tricky given the number of variations in bodywork... can you not outline your own opening and use it as a template?

John

That just sounds so wrong

by **John M** » Tue, 22 Apr 2008 4:49 +0000

Thought all Mark 1, would have the same front grill size and shape?
I can mess about with cardboard templates until I create a shape that would be suitable.
But a template from an existing grill would help a lot.
I would make one from stiff cardboard first before cutting stainless sheet to insure correct fit.
If anyone has a grill it can be outlined on light paper, even if it's not 100% correct size I can modify.
A template would be a good starting point for the project anyway.
Happy motoring guys.

by **Steve** » Tue, 22 Apr 2008 4:58 +0000

Yup all MK1 noses are the same (bar aftermarket ones of course)

by **leamyj** » Tue, 22 Apr 2008 7:11 +0000

fabfiveferg wrote:
leamyj wrote:Could be tricky given the number of variations in bodywork... can you not outline your own opening and use it as a template?

John

That just sounds so wrong

On second reading, yes, it does :lol:

by **valred** » Mon, 19 May 2008 8:45 +0000

I have one fitted if still needing the outline?

by **MX5Steve** » Mon, 19 May 2008 10:59 +0000

found this site tonight which supplies a cad drawing of a MK 1 template..... haven't looked at it yet........ haven't got a cad viewer downloaded.
It may help ye out....

http://ox.mx5oc.co.uk/diy.htm

by **mx5ash** » Mon, 19 May 2008 11:03 +0000

That looks like a great site, nice find.

by **leamyj** » Tue, 20 May 2008 7:06 +0000

Yeah, great site..well done

John

by **robmx5** » Tue, 20 May 2008 10:42 +0000

Cheers lads - I've had a set of blue foglights in the boot since Xmas - got a quote of €350 to have them fitted, so needless to say decided to see if I could get a cheaper option, the instructions here look like a good starting point.

Robin

by **mx5ash** » Tue, 20 May 2008 10:58 +0000

€350!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to fit fog lights
please tell me that was a typo!!!

by **MX5Steve** » Tue, 20 May 2008 11:14 +0000

robbing feckers.......... clearly didn't want to be doin it......

Front grill template.

Front grill template.

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	Author Message Front grill template. by John M » Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:14 +0000 I have a 1996, 1800cc. I am fabricating a front grill from a sheet of stainless steel mesh. Wondering if anyone has a grill (off their car) and could sketch it onto light car or cardboard so I would have the correct template to work with? You can just go and buy a grill but there's a certain satisfaction (and pride)with making things yourself. Can anyone help? John M Posts: 26 Joined: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 8:51 +0000 Top by leamyj » Tue, 22 Apr 2008 1:21 +0000 Could be tricky given the number of variations in bodywork... can you not outline your own opening and use it as a template? John leamyj * Posts: 5230 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 2:19 +0000 Location: kildare Top by fabfiveferg » Tue, 22 Apr 2008 1:43 +0000 leamyj wrote:Could be tricky given the number of variations in bodywork... can you not outline your own opening and use it as a template? John That just sounds so wrong fabfiveferg Posts: 777 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:42 +0000 Location: Dublin Top by John M » Tue, 22 Apr 2008 4:49 +0000 Thought all Mark 1, would have the same front grill size and shape? I can mess about with cardboard templates until I create a shape that would be suitable. But a template from an existing grill would help a lot. I would make one from stiff cardboard first before cutting stainless sheet to insure correct fit. If anyone has a grill it can be outlined on light paper, even if it's not 100% correct size I can modify. A template would be a good starting point for the project anyway. Happy motoring guys. John M Posts: 26 Joined: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 8:51 +0000 Top by Steve » Tue, 22 Apr 2008 4:58 +0000 Yup all MK1 noses are the same (bar aftermarket ones of course) Steve Site Admin Posts: 5529 Joined: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:16 +0000 Top by leamyj » Tue, 22 Apr 2008 7:11 +0000 fabfiveferg wrote: leamyj wrote:Could be tricky given the number of variations in bodywork... can you not outline your own opening and use it as a template? John That just sounds so wrong On second reading, yes, it does leamyj *** Posts: 5230 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 2:19 +0000 Location: kildare Top by valred » Mon, 19 May 2008 8:45 +0000 I have one fitted if still needing the outline? valred * Posts: 150 Joined: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 6:31 +0000 Location: Wexford Top by MX5Steve » Mon, 19 May 2008 10:59 +0000 found this site tonight which supplies a cad drawing of a MK 1 template..... haven't looked at it yet........ haven't got a cad viewer downloaded. It may help ye out.... http://ox.mx5oc.co.uk/diy.htm MX5Steve ** Posts: 1162 Joined: Wed, 05 Sep 2007 3:27 +0000 Location: Co.Waterford Website YIM Top by mx5ash » Mon, 19 May 2008 11:03 +0000 That looks like a great site, nice find. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3099765 "When I make a key the on position and push the button, an engine works" mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by leamyj » Tue, 20 May 2008 7:06 +0000 Yeah, great site..well done John leamyj * Posts: 5230 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 2:19 +0000 Location: kildare Top Excellent site by robmx5 » Tue, 20 May 2008 10:42 +0000 Cheers lads - I've had a set of blue foglights in the boot since Xmas - got a quote of €350 to have them fitted, so needless to say decided to see if I could get a cheaper option, the instructions here look like a good starting point. Robin robmx5 * Posts: 417 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 9:23 +0000 Top by mx5ash » Tue, 20 May 2008 10:58 +0000 €350!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to fit fog lights please tell me that was a typo!!! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3099765 "When I make a key the on position and push the button, an engine works" mx5ash *** Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by MX5Steve » Tue, 20 May 2008 11:14 +0000 robbing feckers.......... clearly didn't want to be doin it...... MX5Steve Posts: 1162 Joined: Wed, 05 Sep 2007 3:27 +0000 Location:** Co.Waterford Website YIM Top


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