[Project]: Make a sniper grill

[xlofnktax]

So as a side project to my False Bed Floor

(Click here http://www.dakotart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1892)

I decided I wanted to change up my grill.



I've been wanting to do the Cervini's Sniper Grill, which looks like this if you are not familiar, but I didn't want to spend the $350 they want for it.

https://www.cervinis.com/Files/Image/products/dakotasniper400.jpg

http://www.cervinis.com/Files/Image/products/9000dakota(450).jpg



Well I went to Certifit and spent less then $20 with tax to get this.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/IMG00349.jpg



I then went to take some side cutters to the inner small grill area.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/IMG00350.jpg



Then used a Cut off to take off the horizontal bar. Still need to get in closer on the big bars. I then used the side cutters to clean up where I cut the little bars off.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/IMG00351.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/IMG00352.jpg







That's all for now. Sunday I will be working on my bed more, and may start sanding and fiberglassing. My buddy Andy will be doing his too, different then mine, but he's gonna teach me how to fiberglass. Don't have any experience with it first hand.

[Moparguy85]

Looking good I have been wanting to do that to my grille but I dont want the sniper one because its to thick lol

[xlofnktax]

Not much of an update, but an update non the less.

Got some more shaved up, but nothing big.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/100_3347.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/100_3348.jpg

[BTLFED R/T]

Are you going to cut out the raised areas of the center bar as well?

[xlofnktax]

Yeah, I am going to build up fiberglass over that.

[Adobedude]

I bought a grill to try and mod into something like a 'cuda grill.

If you have the center pieces you cut out, I'd be interestd in them if you're just gonna trash em.

[xlofnktax]

I bought a grill to try and mod into something like a 'cuda grill.

If you have the center pieces you cut out, I'd be interestd in them if you're just gonna trash em.


I have them, but I am not sure if I need them or not.

[Adobedude]

If you don't, let me know.

[Sleepy]

anything new on this?

[xlofnktax]

uh, it has a nice place to hang in the garage? haha... i'm starting back up on it now that it's winter and I have nothing to do, just finishing body work on shaved doors and fog lights first.

[Adobedude]

uh, it has a nice place to hang in the garage? haha... i'm starting back up on it now that it's winter and I have nothing to do, just finishing body work on shaved doors and fog lights first.

Don't forget I want the grill pieces you cut out if you don't need em...

[xlofnktax]

Don't forget I want the grill pieces you cut out if you don't need em...

i got ur back buddy.

[dakotaballin313]

i did this about 6 months ago. drimel out the parts of the grill you dont want then sand areas. go to local auto parts store and get abs plastic comes in a little tube and it heats in you hand when you appling. do that to all four wholes then file and sand also notice there is a lip that goes along the whole inside of the grille shell. you can remove it all around or make in on the four whole you recovered.

[xlofnktax]

i still need to do this project... :/

[xlofnktax]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/IMG00697.jpg



got the basic shape glued down and added some resin on it.. gonna let it harden, fill in the back, and then shave down to smooth everything.. first time fiberglassing so any constructive critism would be great, but dont be a dick haha.. im new to this.

[xlofnktax]

so with the advice of other people I tore all the fleece off....

it came right off because I didnt sand/grind it down at all.. I am going to do either t shirt material, or spandex like other people have recommended, because I can grind it down where the felt will be so it doesnt stick off of the grill as high as it did before... it's all a learning experience haha..

[xlofnktax]

Let's try this again...

Had a buddy come over and help me do it.. looks like it's actually going some where...

Sorry for bad pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/IMG00729.jpg

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[Sleepy]

nice looks good keep it up, how did you get the bend on the sides? is it just glass or is there something under it?

[xlofnktax]

nice looks good keep it up, how did you get the bend on the sides? is it just glass or is there something under it?

aluminum foil under it to shape it.

[Sleepy]

aluminum foil under it to shape it.

do you have pics of the process?

[dakotaballin313]

when i did mine i didnt use fiberglass. The paint shop told me that it will crack because weather and the fact that its abs plastic. let me know how it works out. ill post mine soon looking for pictures to scan.

[xlofnktax]

do you have pics of the process?

nope.. sorry.. too hard with hands full o' fiberglass

when i did mine i didnt use fiberglass. The paint shop told me that it will crack because weather and the fact that its abs plastic. let me know how it works out. ill post mine soon looking for pictures to scan.


i want to see pics... well truck doesnt go out in win but still hit by cold in garage but we'll see.

[xlofnktax]

So got out the grinder, cut off wheel, and da, and got to work this am to get it prepped for more fiberglassing 2night after work...



Started by grinding off access matt. The I cut out the old grill under new grills shell. Then took out as much foil I could, and started sanding it a little.



Pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/100_5054.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/100_5049.jpg



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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/100_5053.jpg

[xlofnktax]

my buddy andy came over and we started to hook up his solenoids to find out he was missing a harness from his alarm which had his extra channels.. so after we bolted up the driver bracket, we started shaping the grill a little more... no pics though..

[xlofnktax]

Not much of an update, but experimented with bondo hair to help get the shape... about 3 weeks ago, just finally took pics... doing more work 2morro if i get around to it. Also decided I am just going to smooth the inner bar, rather then make the bottom and top curve like the sniper grill.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/100_5089.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/100_5090.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/100_5091.jpg

[xlofnktax]

Here's a photoshop I did of how it's gonna look.. ignore headlights, fogs, and the bumper being crooked..



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/PSSniperGrill.jpg

[xlofnktax]

Cell phone pic again. :/
waiting on inserts from powdercoater..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/IMG00788.jpg

[Sleepy]

looks f'n Great Make me one lol jk im gunna make my own but deff looks killer

[xlofnktax]

Got my inserts back from my powdercoater...

Sneak peak... gotta get the hardware from him tomorrow before i get plastered downtown...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/grill.jpg

[Sleepy]

so thoes are the ones for the dak's ive seen on ebay?

[xlofnktax]

no idea...

Installed, need to adjust a few things n put the hardware in on the middle though...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/100_5253.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/100_5254.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/100_5255.jpg

[dakotabluert98]

no idea...

Installed, need to adjust a few things n put the hardware in on the middle though...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/100_5253.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/100_5254.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/ProjectSniperGrill/100_5255.jpg

looks good!!!!!:rockwoot:

[BaggedR/T]

looks good bro where did you get the grill inserts im making mine now got mos the bondo work done pics coming soon

[xlofnktax]

looks good bro where did you get the grill inserts im making mine now got mos the bondo work done pics coming soon

it was the one that was original one in the truck when I bought it... not sure what its off of..

[xlofnktax]

pics from Cleveland autorama this last weekend...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/09shows/Autorama/mine/mine10.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/09shows/Autorama/mine/mine09.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/xloud9t5gmcsuvx/Dakota/09shows/Autorama/mine/mine15.jpg

[BaggedR/T]

heres mine finished up what yall think?

2036

2037

[Rick Adams]

heres mine finished up what yall think?

2036

2037

Way to "thick" for my taste, sorry .....

[dakotaballin313]

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l164/dakotaballin313/24936_405204076201_536156201_486041.jpg
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Sorry i forgot about this post this is like a year old lol but incase someone is still looking...
you would not beleive how many dakota durango and ram owners stoped me and ask where i got this grill.

[itssilverandblueyo]

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l164/dakotaballin313/24936_405204076201_536156201_486041.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l164/dakotaballin313/DSCN0584.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l164/dakotaballin313/100_0060.jpg
Sorry i forgot about this post this is like a year old lol but incase someone is still looking...
you would not beleive how many dakota durango and ram owners stoped me and ask where i got this grill.

i know this is well over a year old...

i have been working on making one similar to yours.. just found this thread saved me some time thanks! never would of found it if you didnt update!
did you use fiberglass?? after reading the weather thing about winter i have questions! i live in chicago and anyone not familiar with the weather here my bithday is in feb.. last year it was 60 and sunny the next day it was snowing and -2 thats typical chicago winter ha

xlofnktax how did it hold up during the winter?

[dakotaballin313]

I had no problems with the grill in the winter I used abs puddy from local auto parts store and drimeled the cross bar out and hand molded the puddy. After drying I sanded and primered then paint the hardest thing was there Is a lip in the grill shell that goes around the inside. Shaping this to abs spots was a pain.

[itssilverandblueyo]

I had no problems with the grill in the winter I used abs puddy from local auto parts store and drimeled the cross bar out and hand molded the puddy. After drying I sanded and primered then paint the hardest thing was there Is a lip in the grill shell that goes around the inside. Shaping this to abs spots was a pain.

if you got time maybe i could get a picture of how you did it on the inside?? no rush i mean its not like i can do it all today anyways ha its just been sititng for a few days with the bars all cut out while i planed my attack on it

if not no its cool also it wont be the end of the world.... i hate asking things like this cuz i dont know how to point out that i really wont mind and i usually come off sounding like a jerk.. haha but really i wont mind if you cant/dont want to

[dakotaballin313]

Yea np I'll take some tomorrow

[itssilverandblueyo]

sweet! thanks!!

[itssilverandblueyo]

sooo i got it all made and everything.. now im struggleing on the best way to attach what i will use as the screening?

i dont have a welding kit so thats out... any other sugestions?

[Sleepy]

Epoxy ?

[BluRT00]

Epoxy ?

Don't mean to thread jack but. Is that a working scoop on your truck? Looks like something off a 70's Trans am. Got more pictures?

[RJ_Hythloday]

So how much have you guys spent on these projects? I'm guessing the ABS from the autoparts store would be cheaper and easier than the fiberglass? Also how much for inserts?

[Sleepy]

Don't mean to thread jack but. Is that a working scoop on your truck? Looks like something off a 70's Trans am. Got more pictures?

its from a 79 trans am it could be functional but you have to change the air filter mounting surface on the scoop bc the 5.9 isnt center with the hood, it could be done i sold the truck to a buddy before i finished it

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[itssilverandblueyo]

Epoxy ?


thought about that but i want them to be removable if needed

[Sleepy]

Humm what if you epoxy nuts onto the grill shell and use screws to hold in the screen meterial or what ever you choose to use

[itssilverandblueyo]

Humm what if you epoxy nuts onto the grill shell and use screws to hold in the screen meterial or what ever you choose to use


thats perfect!!

thanks

[RJ_Hythloday]

Humm what if you epoxy nuts onto the grill shell and use screws to hold in the screen meterial or what ever you choose to use

thats perfect!!

thanks

That is perfect