R style Engine grill opinions wanted

[hoffman912]

i had some fun today with a grill that had bent and missing bars, but perfect wire mesh underneath. i did a bit of cutting, grinding and cleaning up to modify it into an 911 R style grill. Thanks to Bob Tilton and John Thornton for inspiration..


my Stock good grill.




the new modified R style grill

note.. this is just a mock up.. needs a little better fitting/bending, and also needs to be bolted to the deck lid.. this is just taped and mocked.. NOT final mounting.








1) what do you guys think? to R or not to R that is the question?

2) if i R do i paint it black as typical to R cars, or silver to match the trim? i think grey or silver would be better suited for a dark colored car like burgundy myself.. what do you think?



thanks

Harry

[Bill Simmeth]

Boy, Harry, you're having some fun in that garage, aren't you?! I'd paint it black if you decide to keep it. Personally, I prefer the expanded metal "on top" of the lid, i.e.; mounted like the stock grill. But it's your car and looks like you're having fun, so carry on!

[hoffman912]

yeah, thats what i cant figure out...

my g/f says it looks unfinished with the empty space where the grill sat. she is kind of right.. but i do like this look.

still not sure which way to go..

[Bill Simmeth]

Well, to me, this look, painted black gives an edgy, privateer-racer look which is great. But, I'm not sure that jives with the Cibies you just mounted on the front end. IMO, a screen that is mounted topside ala' Milou's ST would look a little more refineed and is a better with the Cibies. But as always, have fun!

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[obrut]

For comparison, I've got black mesh against a dark colour on my rally car - with chrome fasteners and chrome R hinges.

I also like the mounted underneath look.

[blucille]

I've been trying to un-update a lot of the blacked-out trim my car had, looked to 80's, especially against the dark midnight blue (often confused with black) paint.....so, instead of the black grille, I got some stainless mesh from pegasus, did the front RS grille and the rear.

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[Cornpanzer]

I think that a car has to have a very clear "race-car" theme going in order to pull the light engine grill look off.

My inclination is to stick with the stock.

BTW, have you lowered that thing yet?

[hoffman912]

Thanks Dave, I think youre right. That along with the fact that most TR's (my inspiration) have a stock grill too.

I have been spending all my fun money this year on some home rehab projects, so i havent been able to afford to get the suspension bushings replaced. Thats the big reason i have been doing a bunch of smaller projects like this.