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Jonas Janek
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4/05/2001
19:51:55
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Ive been messing around with making my own grill inserts using aluninum and stainless from my hardware store, Ive done a couple diffent lower ones, Im having trouble devising a way to keep it attached? How do the street scene speed grills(or others) attach? and then how do you get to the hood release once they are in?
Jonas
2000 CC 4.7 3.55, R/T rims w/Proxes S/T 255/60/17 rubber. Flame Red with painted to match handels(all 3), fender flares, bumpers, and clubcab plastic top strips(look and youll see them), Lakewood chrome traction bars, limo tinted windows(have a note from a M.D), "so fresh and so clean..clean"
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kota on 20s
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4/05/2001
20:17:51
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why dont you just buy a stull or trenz grill? I use a screw driver to open my hood (poke between billet strips and push over). I havent got a chance to rig up a "hood opener" yet.
Eric 98 sport dropped on 20s
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intense99dak
*GenIII*
4/06/2001
06:44:46
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The Street Scene grilles ttach by U shaped clips which have a barb on each side. They hold very well and I haven't had any problems.
The hood opens via a cable and T handle which is attached to the secondary hood release. The T handle hangs down between the grille and the bumper. Pop the hood from inside, reach for the T handle and pull down to open the hood. Works well.
Another concept for opening the hood can be seen here:
http://home.earthlink.net/~alejr/HoodRelease.html
Chuck Robbins
'99 Dakota Sport
www.intense99dak.com
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BigD
GenIII
4/06/2001
09:59:28
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Do aftermarket grille inserts like the Speed Grille come with a rig to open the hood? Also, does anyone know where to get a different grille shell...like a round one without the cross bars in it?
2000 RC 4.7L V8
3.92...Mods on the way
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98SPRTV6
GenIII
4/06/2001
10:04:58
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I did mine about a year ago and I haven't had any problems let me get a right up completed and I will send you a link of how to get to my site. Mine only cost me a total of 5 dollars and some change. but looks great. email me and I talk to you more about it.
'98 Sport 3.9L 5-speed 3.55. Custom CAI, ASP Pullies, Traction Bars.
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Black98Dak
DakotaEnthusiast
4/08/2001
09:05:11
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I have the speed grilles, but my "t handle" thingy that I pull to open the latch doesn't work too well, so I just use a screwdriver to pop the latch =)
Easier than reaching under the lower valance to grab the handle
Black 98 5.2l RC with lots of toys
http://members.home.net/ggaskin
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intense99dak
*GenIII*
4/08/2001
17:43:55
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Black98Dak,
Your T handle runs under the lower valance?
My Street Scene T handle stops at the top of the bumper. Works slick as sh!t and I haven't had an ounce of trouble with it.
Chuck Robbins
'99 Dakota Sport
www.intense99dak.com
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Black98Dak
DakotaEnthusiast
4/09/2001
07:50:50
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hmmmmmmmm.....
maybe that explains a few things! hehehee
I guess I put it on wrong... take a pic of yours and send me a link so I can see how it SHOULD go.
Guess I started getting pissed after putting in the lower grilles and having my knuckles lacerated in several areas, and just didn't read the instructions too well =)
Black 98 5.2l RC with lots of toys
http://members.home.net/ggaskin
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intense99dak
*GenIII*
4/10/2001
07:32:36
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Black98Dak,
If the rain stops this morning, I'll take some pics and post the link.
Chuck Robbins
'99 Dakota Sport
www.intense99dak.com
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Jonas Janek
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4/10/2001
23:39:33
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Anyone have a pic of the clips used to hold in the grill inserts of the street screen grills?
If you do or could take some, I really would like some close ups of them, how they work and with them both attached and un attached. I know its asking alot but I woudl really thank you.
Jonas
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Gregg
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2002
21:51:58
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I have created custom grill inserts for my '98
Dakota for a total less than $5.00 (they have
the $100.00 + look and quality). There is an
aluminum mesh gutter cover found at any
home or hardware store - Gutter World
Premium Hinged Gutter Guard. It comes in 3'
sections. The key is to remove your grill and
trace a template of the left side openings and
trace them to a 1/2"-3/4" thick piece of
plywood. I used a spiral saw to cut out the
opening holes in the wood. Be sure to keep
the cut-outs. You'll want to make sure that the
cutouts are somewhat smaller than the holes
in the main board (like a loose puzzle piece).
Place the mesh on the main board, with plenty
of extra around the perimeter. Then place your
cut-out over the mesh and using a hammer,
pound on the cutout down flush with the main
board. You will have a perfectly formed grill
insert complete with a 90 degree bent edge.
Remove the cut-out. Using a heavy duty
siccors or snips, trim the extra off, leaving a
good 3/8" beyond the bent edge. Also when
trimming it out, leave several long "tabs" of
mesh at points that will not interfere with the
vertical plastic on your factory grille. Insert the
correct piece into your grill and using the "tab"
extensions, secure the piece into your grill by
bend-wrapping the tab material into place on
the back side of the grill. To do the right hand
side, simply flip the board and cutouts over
and you'll get the mirror image you need. With
a bit of paitence and skill you will love the
outcome! Clearcoat the aluminum for lasting
shine and durability. Good Luck!
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Lesley
GenIII
1/31/2002
17:14:14
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Hey Jonas... are you sure they are aluminum.... or, are they stainless? LOL!!! (Just like my exhaust)
There is a post on here by "Dark Fury" He has a step-by-step explanation of how he did his on his website, complete with pics.
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55
Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL, V8 R/T TB,
FMS fuel injectors
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Lesley
GenIII
1/31/2002
17:19:22
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http://216.32.240.250:80/cgi-bin/linkrd?_lang=EN&lah=9f9edf239b84080f016e76e5de7115f4&lat=1012514464&hm___action=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2edodgedakotas%2ecom%2fboards%2fot%2f360%2ehtml
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55
Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL, V8 R/T TB,
FMS fuel injectors
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Lesley
GenIII
2/01/2002
11:45:39
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Hey Jonas, me again :)
Have you noticed - Moparchat has been down for two days? ! Just came back from the dealership where my truck is getting some routine stuff done. Anyhow... I looked at the new 2002 Dakotas which come with... stainless steel exhaust! Page 17 of the brochure.
Ciao! :)
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55
Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL, V8 R/T TB,
FMS fuel injectors
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DakSport
Dodge Dakota
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2/09/2002
01:19:45
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Greg do you have any pictures of your grill? i wouldnt mind attempting it. if so please email me at doomhammer125@hotmail.com or post it here.
Thanks alot.
2000 Sport V6 Auto
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