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Installing grill on my BN6

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bighealeysource

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Hey all,
Getting ready to install the grill on my BN6. I know it
would have been better after reading Roger Moment's articles
in the AHCUSA magazine if the engine was not in, but I purchased this one about 80% complete. Engine and radiator already back in and fully installed. So, got to do it the harder way. Any suggestions, pictures, good articles that will help with what I have been told is a difficult job please let me
know. Figured I'd see what everyone comes up with before
I manage to mess up my new paint !
Thanks,
Mike
 
The 100/6 (slash) 3000 MKI grill isn't nearly the bear that the 3000 MKII/III grill is, so I don't think you'll have that much trouble.

If you have the trim for the lower grill opening (I don't) I'd say to get that in position first. Hang the upper piece and the grill slats with the top-center bolt (an additional pair of hands may help prevent paint damage__or cover any vulnerable spots with 2-layers of blue masking tape).

Once the components are hanging in place, it shouldn't be that hard to get the rest of the bolts started.

Get all the grill fasteners started, then worry about the air deflectors for the radiator, followed by the inner fender panels to close it all off (you'll definitely want the inner fender panels out of the way until the end).
 
I would suggest you remove the radiator first. It's not that hard to do and will give you all the room you need to install the grill.
 
Hello bighealeysource,

I've removed and re-installed the grille in my BN7 a couple of times now and it's almost to the point of being easy. I'm not saying you should put it in and take it out a few times to see how easy it is by any means.

I either put the car on ramps or jack it up so the wheel are about 12" off the ground.

I loosely install the top screw and then the ones either side of it. The brackets on the grill for it's attachment are flimsy and easily bent around to fit the screw holes if need be. Align these brackets as you install screws and it should go together without too many problems.

You'll probably end up with a sore neck but if you take your time it should be OK.

I agree with Randy Forbes about the air deflectors and inner fender panels without a doubt.

Best regards,

bundyrum.
 
Randy Forbes said:
The 100/6 (slash) 3000 MKI grill isn't nearly the bear that the 3000 MKII/III grill is, so I don't think you'll have that much trouble.

Once the components are hanging in place, it shouldn't be that hard to get the rest of the bolts started.

Get all the grill fasteners started, then worry about the air deflectors for the radiator, followed by the inner fender panels to close it all off (you'll definitely want the inner fender panels out of the way until the end).
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I didn't realize the early models had "air deflectors".
 
Johnny said:
Randy Forbes said:
The 100/6 (slash) 3000 MKI grill isn't nearly the bear that the 3000 MKII/III grill is, so I don't think you'll have that much trouble.

Once the components are hanging in place, it shouldn't be that hard to get the rest of the bolts started.

Get all the grill fasteners started, then worry about the air deflectors for the radiator, followed by the inner fender panels to close it all off (you'll definitely want the inner fender panels out of the way until the end).
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I didn't realize the early models had "air deflectors".
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Check the BMC Spare Parts book, and you should see one or two part numbers, depending on the year (I've had 2 different sized ones in my hand before).
 
Hey Y'all,
Thanks everyone for the great advice and links to doing this without
using my complete inventory of swear words ! That's why this forum is
so great.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Mike
 
My belated questions are whether the grill you are installing is the grill removed previously, and whether any body work was accomplished on the shroud opening? The grill fits just so, and any work on the shroud should be undertaken with the very grill proposed for re-installation right at hand. The grill surround should be test fitted prior to final paint to ensure proper fitment. Lukily for me, the guy who did my body work knew that. I just can't imagine the frustration otherwise.
 
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