911R grill

[Rico]

Does anyone know where I can obtain the diamond wire
mesh that is used for the engine grill area on the 911R?

[Rico]

Thanks for the info Tom.

[ErVikingo]

Rico,

Who did you end up using to spray your car?

Juan Lopez-Sunrise FL

[Rico]

Juan,

James McHugh paint & body in Hallandale.
He was highly recommended by Butch Stokes
who is doing my twin plug conversion.

[ErVikingo]

He painted Antonio Gaitan's 73 S aubergine which came out quite spectacular.

Look forward to seeing your car.

[Ivs]

Juan, Antonios P - car is a 73.5 CIS T. It did come out beautiful, and Jim McHugh is a great painter [ i have been using his services for years ]. Butch is also a great person and a very skilled mechanic. Rico, you will be getting a kick a$$ motor!

[Rico]

I am still looking for the correct mesh or as close to it.
I have tried most of the expanded metal dealers on
the web, home depot, lowes ect., however the diamond
patterns are either to large or too small.
someone help!!!

[RTincher]

Rico, can you give me a phone # for Butch Stokes please. He did some engine work for a prior owner on my viper '73E that I'd like to talk to him about. The owner was Brook Ballagh - did you happen to know him?

Obviously, you must think well of his work?

Thanks

[B D]

Find a metal supply store and stay away from the chain stores they all carry similar crap. You will also have a better chance of getting mesh in aluminum vs. heavy steel.

I ended up using a pattern that I liked, it was cheap and light. I am still looking for the correct pattern though. It's also hard to find mesh with the diamonds pointing the correct direction. I have heard that the mesh used was not the same on every car, and the most accurate would be to use the mesh under a standard grill by itself.

[Mr9146]

... the most accurate would be to use the mesh under a standard grill by itself.

Bingo.

And I'd appreciate it if you'd stop reading my mind.