Front Grill (no fab required)

[BLACK'98DSM]

I'm sure this has been asked before, but I am looking very specifically. I want a metal vented grill that requires very little custom fabrication for a low price. I see some very interesting ones that I love but they cost $190-250. I have no problem spending that much on my car, but not on something that I know only cost a few dollars to make and that is something that will take roadwear and damage. Thanks for your help

 

[BLACK'98DSM]

https://www.carid.com/grillcraft/mx...mpn-mit3300s.html?singleid=354343&url=4658891

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-97-99-Eclipse-GrillCraft-MIT3300B-MX-Series-Grille-Lower-Insert/352618927418?fits=Year:1998|Model:Eclipse|Submodel:RS|Engine+-+Liter_Display:2.0L|Make:Mitsubishi|Trim:RS+Hatchback+2-Door|Engine:2.0L+1997CC+122Cu.+In.+l4+GAS+DOHC+Naturally+Aspirated&epid=236071903&hash=item5219b9d53a:g:XtkAAOSwBsxcjM9S


I just figured I would throw these in in case anyone finds this post in a search. I plan on buying the silver one as soon as June hits!

 

[dustyboner]

back in the day, autozone used to sell universal aluminum mesh grill inserts.
i pulled the bumper to install it. I just cut the mesh and bent it to fit. Then used a couple small pieces of wire to hold it in place and used a little fiberglass resin to bond it to the back side of the bumper.

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[jinscho]

Home Depot.. go over by the rain gutters.. mesh gutter guard.

I painted it gloss black and secured it with a couple of well placed zip ties, but the previously mentioned fiberglass method sounds like a better route. Yes it's minor fab work to bend the mesh around the corners and secure it with the glass.. but I doubt you'll find anything that doesn't require some small amount of fab.

 

[Techn0Nut1996]

^ That is that I did to my car back in HS after a rock took a nice chunk out of my radiator, was very easy to do and worth the time and effort rather than spending more than $20 on a pre-made one.

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[Widgmaster]

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I made mine using stainless mesh . I used door edge guard arounf the outside . I have two small brackets , one on each side to hold it in place . It cost me a total of $30.00 and my own time to fabricate .