91 92 grille??

Are the 91 and 92 grille's the same other than the tabs(which I know are the same)?? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

 

[turbowop]

No. '91 grills are chrome with mesh and '92 grills are color matched with slats. The middle part of the grill is wider on the '92 versions as well.

 

[maroonmetallic]

To clarify, the '92 has a wider center "pillar" where the Mitsu emblem goes.
Im fresh out of the '92's as someone bought my last one.
I know of one out in a yard by me, it looked ok the last time I passed it.
BUT its silver.

-Shawn

 

[fivestardsm]

Check out the link in the first post here > click

 

Thanks guy's.
I'm trying to get a new grille for 1947. The one thats on her is rough, and missing a star out of the diamond star. If there wasn't much difference, I was going to send it to my paint guy to see what magic he could work(chrome to color matched).
I didn't realize just how many grille's there were for these car's. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jawdrop.gif
Opinion's are welcome.

 

[maroonmetallic]

I personally like the '93 grill.
But I plan to keep my original 92 grill around incase I want to bring it back to stock appearance.

-Shawn

 

[turbowop]

I wouldn't suggest painting over the chrome. It doesn't adhere very well and won't take any abuse from rocks well at all. Even worse if it's on a daily driven car.

 

[fivestardsm]

The best way to paint over chrome is to first submerge it in acid. It will brake it down and not hurt the plastic either. Some times, this will even remove all the chrome if it is already peeling off. Once it has been dipped, you can scuff it up with a fine grit paper and paint it. I did this to a ford pickup grill a few years back and the paint is still holding firm. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[turbowop]

What type of acid and what is the actual process to rid the chrome? I wouldn't mind a '91 grill that actually held up to the elements if painted.

 

[fivestardsm]

I use muratic acid. It is a very powerfull acid when used full strength. I use it all the time to refurbish parts. It will strip rust off like crazy, but you have to be carefull. Let something tihn set in it too long, and you'll have nothing left. I left a bracket in a bucket and forgot about it for 2 days. I didnt have much to show for when I remebered. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif

But like I say, as for plastics, the acid dosent harm it, hell its sold in plastic jugs.

Just a side note, I have even cleaned up lock cylinders with it, but it has to be done very quickly so as not to eat aluminum in a mater of seconds. I just have a bucket of water next to the bucket of acid to rinse them imediately.

NOTE: when dealing with acid for purpose's like I mentioned, ALWAYS, ALWAYS have a couple buckets of water to rince your parts and YOURSELF!

 

[Diego]

does anyone have a linky to get the grille with fogs (squared)?

 

Thanks for all the advise and help guys, it's appreciated.

I think I'll just try and find a 92 and keep my 91 as it is, so I'm able to return it to stock. Might as well, I've kept all the other stock stuff we've took off it. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

 

[Muskrat]

Quoting Diego:
does anyone have a linky to get the grille with fogs (squared)?



ebay.com

Only place I ever saw them. They aren't a stock part, and IMO don't look very good.

+1 on the 93 Grille. I had seen a white one at a junkyard once. Wish I had grabbed it, as my stocker is in pretty rough shape I've found out (after removing it) and this only had a crak on top.

 

[fivestardsm]

z had one for sale awhile ago, check with him maybe? click
Also, check these out.
click

 

That AMG replica grilles hot. Were can one of those be had.
I would like to see it on another gvr4. +1 on the 93 grille.

 

[fivestardsm]

Right here> click

Also, if you want just the fiberglass, it is only $75

 

Where do I scoop up an emblem and some mesh like that now?