Grille screen Installation
On top of the cosmetic
effect the grille screen has a protective effect. It will keep bugs,
rocks, shrubs and screwdrivers out of the radiator and the money for
a new one in your pocket.
Supplies:
Wall Lathe for plaster (Galvanized, won't rust as easily)
Gloves
Tin Snips (Angled ones work best)
Safety Wire
Pliers or safety wire twist cutters
Phillips Screwdriver
Edge moulding
Start
off by removing the 5 screws holding on the grille. There are
four on top and one in the middle in the bottom part of the
grille. Pull out via the top and lift out of the mounting holes. |
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Measure
your lathe and cut a piece that roughly matches the opening
for your grille + 2". Bend the lathe around the outside
of your grille and fold it over in the corners. |
Mark
the places where the safety wire will connect the screen to
the grille. Four spots ont he outside of the grille, two towards
the center halves of the grille and one in the middle. Then
remove the screen and set it aside. Drill small inconspicuous
holes on the inner lip of the grille in the spots you marked. |
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Place
the screen over the grille and secure it to the grille using
the safety wire. after twisting the wire bend the twisted parts
over so they wont catch on your arms if you ever need to feel
behind the grille. |
Cut
your hole for the hood catch. Install the moulding around the
hole so you don't make mincemeat out of your hands when you
open the hood. |
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Install
your grille with the new grillescreen onto your truck and view
your handiwork. Confident that no rocks or shrubs will end your
day early and expensively. |
