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tahoe healey

tahoe healey

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Has anyone ever tried to grind off and round the bottom of the small grill on the bonnet so it will not scratch the paint? I have seen the split plastic tube used by British Car Specialist but I thin it looks tacky.
 
I did, using a hand polishing stone. I also lined the underside with a layer (or 2?) of blue painters tape.

And to top it off, no, NOT with a Cherry; I cut three (3) short-short pieces of rubber vacuum hose to go over the studs. This allows the Keps nuts to be tightened to only *snug* and hold the assembly tight without distorting where the studs are welded.

A lot of trouble for one (1) stupid piece of chrome, that a factory worker likely installed in eight (8) seconds!
 
I use the 3M strip caulk on the inside. Virtually invisible plus holds the grille firmly in place. Also keeps water out etc.
 
tahoe healey said:
Has anyone ever tried to grind off and round the bottom of the small grill on the bonnet so it will not scratch the paint? I have seen the split plastic tube used by British Car Specialist but I thin it looks tacky.
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Another item to be concerned with is putting indents marks in the air intake from torking down too much on the 3 bolts. BCS sells a 9" grille packing pad, cuttable, just for this installation. Part number 14B 9484 Grill Packing.
 
Is this the problem you're trying to avoid?!

I wish I knew about this forum 28 years ago when I installed this grille.

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Yes, that and the chipping occurring at the bottom of the grill along the length that occurs from vibration and bonnet closing.
Thanks for all the ideas. I think I will grind it down, round and polish the sharp edge. I will also apply some of the 3M stuff as I have a bit of it.
They just emailed me that the car is ready to be picked up on Monday. I am excited as they are ahead of schedule.
 
AUSMHLY said:
tahoe healey said:
Has anyone ever tried to grind off and round the bottom of the small grill on the bonnet so it will not scratch the paint? I have seen the split plastic tube used by British Car Specialist but I thin it looks tacky.
Click to expand...

Another item to be concerned with is putting indents marks in the air intake from torking down too much on the 3 bolts. BCS sells a 9" grille packing pad, cuttable, just for this installation. Part number 14B 9484 Grill Packing.
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That's where I put three (3) stubs of vacuum hose (over those studs)perhaps 3/16 - 1/4" long . See my post above.
 
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