Post 48097 by BlackBeast on 2005-10-07 23:38:00
I currently have a standard chrome grill (the one with vertical bars which i dont like), no offence to anyone that likes chrome but i cant stand the stuff, so, what are my options for replacing the front grill?
Are there any standard ones for the V/S/C 70 that look good maybe a honeycombe style, maybe the R version???, dont worry if its chrome cause it can be painted over. I also wouldnt mind it being debadged aswell but i could just take the badge off myself i suppose.
Post 48101 by Wobbly Dave on 2005-10-08 00:13:59
There are loads of options. You can get the aftermarket mesh with either chrome or dark surround - check out Vikings car. A variety of badges have been added to these. I liked the chrome...
http://www.bigredvolvos.co.uk/images/rayannaJan2005/front.jpg
You can buy the so-called egg crate grill - it fits all the 70 series cars.
http://www.bigredvolvos.co.uk/images/C70_scotland/lochside.JPG
You can spray paint the existing one - remove the slash if you wish like this...
http://www.bigredvolvos.co.uk/images/southernBBQ/mouthy_blonde_front.jpg
Post 48103 by Unknown on 2005-10-08 00:20:17
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave]
You can buy the so-called egg crate grill - it fits all the 70 series cars.
http://www.bigredvolvos.co.uk/images/C70_scotland/lochside.JPG
[/QUOTE]
I want this one...
Post 48131 by Unknown on 2005-10-08 10:53:58
Vikingt5. did u get that off the guy on ebay... around £36?
if so is the quality etc ok?
ta.
Jim
Post 48155 by BlackBeast on 2005-10-08 13:31:27
[QUOTE=jim.covers]Vikingt5. did u get that off the guy on ebay... around £36?
if so is the quality etc ok?
ta.
Jim[/QUOTE]
I can answer that one, viking got his grill from partsforvolvosonline.
Post 48174 by p fandango on 2005-10-08 16:31:37
[QUOTE=jim.covers]Vikingt5. did u get that off the guy on ebay... around £36?
if so is the quality etc ok?[/QUOTE]
i got mine off that bloke (volvoparts2004), very quick delivery & they are surprisingly well made, mesh is a bit to fine tho & will show your horns thru if you haven't moved them
Post 48236 by Unknown on 2005-10-08 23:50:52
nice 1 blackbeast and pedro,
ive been lookin at his on ebay, will have a bid at one... tip taken on the horns, ta.
Post 48300 by BlackBeast on 2005-10-09 14:08:32
I think i will also go for the ones off ebay, have sent the guy an email regarding the complete black grills, the same style as vikings, i think i will colour code the outer lip though.
Post 48305 by Vikingxl on 2005-10-09 14:48:44
Should look almost as good as mine!Hope it all comes together nicely cant wait to see the piccys!
Post 48333 by Col44 on 2005-10-09 17:37:44
Anyone sprayed the standard grill with the badges removed...if so what did you do about the slight indentation on the grill when you removed the badge,maybe it doesn't look bad when its painted black ?
Colin
Post 48337 by Vikingxl on 2005-10-09 17:55:17
Ive got a standard one with no badge if anybody wants to have a go at spraying it.
Post 48365 by nobananas on 2005-10-09 18:53:18
[QUOTE=Col44]Anyone sprayed the standard grill and removed the badges...if so what did you do about the slight indentation on the grill when you removed the badge,maybe it doesn't look bad when its painted black ?
Colin[/QUOTE]
I painted mine but trying to fill the indentations where the badged went looked an almost impossible job and when I mocked it up on the pc didn't actually look that good !, (might be 'cause mines dark grey and it just looked like a big hole) Thinking of making a jig to fit my router and seeing if I can take all the bars down to the level of the badges to give a recessed look to the grill.
Post 48387 by Col44 on 2005-10-09 19:48:07
think i'l do mine matt black (white car) and get a new badge....someone on here's done it already ,seen a piccy i think :B_blite:
