70 GS Grille Project

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Just thought I would show my 70 GS Grille project.

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another

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last for now.

[corkgs]

what material did you use and tools?:TU:

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Epoxy, Razor blades, Dremel tool, sandpaper and hobby files. I bought this grille for $25 as a parts grille.

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thanks:TH:

[Carl Rychlik]

Great job,Phil!!!!

Congratulations for saving a very expensive grille.:TU:

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Thanks Carl. I am getting closer just some fine filler work and it should be good as new.:BEERS:

[MR BIG]

Looking Good!:YA:

I have a grill in need of some repair I would like to start on soon.

What type or brand of epoxy do you use?

[proj4ever]

Seen it in person, looks REALLY good :WOW:

The man has patience, lots of patience........

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The epoxy I have used is sold at the parts store (and Wal Mart) called plastric weld. It is a two part epoxy you mix together. I may try my hand at plastic welding soon.:DOU:

[MR BIG]

A few years back my brother and I worked with plastic welding on my 67 grill. We also melted a wire mesh into the underside of the center where there was a problem area. After that the crack seemed to stabilize and did not reoccur. I did have to block sand that area as it warped slightly from the heat. Once painted the repair was undetectable.

Thanks for the tip on the epoxy, I hate to do things twice.

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Not a problem. Take your time and it will come out nice.

[cfed]

Hi Phil,

Did you use any glue on the cracks before the epoxy or did you just utilize the epoxy?