New Front Grille - Land Rovers Only

DiscoPilot · 01-24-2006, 08:48 AM

Alright guys Muddy Oval's grille started my obsession now I must come up with something. I am Proposing to build a Kalahari/TReK/Saudi style grill but with some serious bells and whistles. SO if anyone has any inputs or idea or requests let me know because i'm beginning my sketches and I'd like everyones input and stuff to come up with something that I could make and sell if anyone is interested.

Thus far I'm thinking a small metal frame with wire mesh and light mounting structure tied to the frame. It will have several stainless steel snaps on the frame so that you can snap on a wading grille shield that will keep most of the water out of the grill, and also provide radiator coverage in extreme cold to keep engine temps normal. It will be either powder coated or covered with a LineX style deathkill indestructable bedliner

If anyone that has one or pics of one can post or email me as many photos as possible it would help hugely

Muddy Oval · 01-24-2006, 10:20 AM

I can provide pics of Kalahari grilles- I have a couple of 'em. Be mindful of two things:
03 and 04's don't have the 'wings' under the headlamps attached to the grille like the earlier DII. On the later ones, those trim parts are attached to the headlamp instead.
The two braces just inside the grille should NOT be removed. They can be relocated slightly, which is what I did.

DiscoPilot · 01-24-2006, 11:04 AM

Duely noted thanks steve! any custom ideas to input ?

Badger1 · 01-24-2006, 12:35 PM

Hey Steve, can you just get some Saudi style grills?

FlyWheel · 01-24-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DiscoPilot

Alright guys Muddy Oval's grille started my obsession now I must come up with something. I am Proposing to build a Kalahari/TReK/Saudi style grill but with some serious bells and whistles. SO if anyone has any inputs or idea or requests let me know because i'm beginning my sketches and I'd like everyones input and stuff to come up with something that I could make and sell if anyone is interested.

Thus far I'm thinking a small metal frame with wire mesh and light mounting structure tied to the frame. It will have several stainless steel snaps on the frame so that you can snap on a wading grille shield that will keep most of the water out of the grill, and also provide radiator coverage in extreme cold to keep engine temps normal. It will be either powder coated or covered with a LineX style deathkill indestructable bedliner

If anyone that has one or pics of one can post or email me as many photos as possible it would help hugely

I would definitely be interested in a set of those!
I started salivating when I saw Steve's.
Just make sure you fabricate to fit the '01 Disco as well.

keptin · 01-24-2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Muddy Oval

I can provide pics of Kalahari grilles- I have a couple of 'em. Be mindful of two things:
03 and 04's don't have the 'wings' under the headlamps attached to the grille like the earlier DII. On the later ones, those trim parts are attached to the headlamp instead.
The two braces just inside the grille should NOT be removed. They can be relocated slightly, which is what I did.

You wouldnt happen to have any pics of these braces do you? Where did you relocate them, up, down, etc.?

Any pics of your present grill would be great!

Perhaps I will do this if discopilot can get this to work. I would definatly lineX it.

Muddy Oval · 01-25-2006, 07:46 AM

i think I took some pics as we put the brackets together- I'll check. I'm getting some Saudi grilles, but they're taking awhile to make the trip from the third world country where I found the last few new ones. They are expensive, but easier than fabbing up something.

DiscoPilot · 01-25-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Muddy Oval

i think I took some pics as we put the brackets together- I'll check. I'm getting some Saudi grilles, but they're taking awhile to make the trip from the third world country where I found the last few new ones. They are expensive, but easier than fabbing up something.

Like how expensive?

keptin · 01-25-2006, 08:19 PM

I heard they were $300 expensive on dweb....steve, werent you the one on the thread?...or perhaps thats another steve?

something similar can be found here:

http://www.discoparts.com/Products/E...sh_grille.html

Anyhow...there are so many threads on it at dweb:

http://discoweb.org/forums/showthrea...ht=saudi+grill
http://discoweb.org/forums/showthrea...ht=saudi+grill
http://discoweb.org/forums/showthrea...ht=saudi+grill

RageRover · 01-25-2006, 08:22 PM

I'd make my own grille out of some diamond plate, make a kick-ass design in it, and then polish it. At least that's what I would do.

Muddy Oval · 01-25-2006, 10:18 PM

yeah- $300 or slightly more... That fake one doesn't look too bad, but I think some people enjoy making stuff like that and some people just want to slap one on. Either way, they look cool.

keptin · 01-25-2006, 10:22 PM

ill try to make one...especially because the '01 grills include the strips under the lamps.

...anyone have any ideas on where to get that type of mesh?

Bene · 01-26-2006, 12:29 AM

now that is sexy. what are the odds of that fitting into a D1?

keptin · 01-26-2006, 12:45 AM

your better off just making your own.....it shouldnt be too hard...and yes..it is very sexy.

01-24-2006, 08:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
DiscoPilot Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 701 Gallery: 0	New Front Grille Alright guys Muddy Oval's grille started my obsession now I must come up with something. I am Proposing to build a Kalahari/TReK/Saudi style grill but with some serious bells and whistles. SO if anyone has any inputs or idea or requests let me know because i'm beginning my sketches and I'd like everyones input and stuff to come up with something that I could make and sell if anyone is interested. Thus far I'm thinking a small metal frame with wire mesh and light mounting structure tied to the frame. It will have several stainless steel snaps on the frame so that you can snap on a wading grille shield that will keep most of the water out of the grill, and also provide radiator coverage in extreme cold to keep engine temps normal. It will be either powder coated or covered with a LineX style deathkill indestructable bedliner If anyone that has one or pics of one can post or email me as many photos as possible it would help hugely __________________ I refuse to tip toe through Life only to arrive safely at Death Rocks, Sand, Mud, Water whatever I just want to leave the pavement Its your Life, LIVE it ENJOY it!

01-24-2006, 10:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	I can provide pics of Kalahari grilles- I have a couple of 'em. Be mindful of two things: 03 and 04's don't have the 'wings' under the headlamps attached to the grille like the earlier DII. On the later ones, those trim parts are attached to the headlamp instead. The two braces just inside the grille should NOT be removed. They can be relocated slightly, which is what I did. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

01-24-2006, 11:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
DiscoPilot Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 701 Gallery: 0	Duely noted thanks steve! any custom ideas to input ? __________________ I refuse to tip toe through Life only to arrive safely at Death Rocks, Sand, Mud, Water whatever I just want to leave the pavement Its your Life, LIVE it ENJOY it!

01-25-2006, 07:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	i think I took some pics as we put the brackets together- I'll check. I'm getting some Saudi grilles, but they're taking awhile to make the trip from the third world country where I found the last few new ones. They are expensive, but easier than fabbing up something. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

01-25-2006, 08:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
keptin The guy with the Banhammer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,366 Gallery: 0	I heard they were $300 expensive on dweb....steve, werent you the one on the thread?...or perhaps thats another steve? something similar can be found here: http://www.discoparts.com/Products/E...sh_grille.html Anyhow...there are so many threads on it at dweb: http://discoweb.org/forums/showthrea...ht=saudi+grill http://discoweb.org/forums/showthrea...ht=saudi+grill http://discoweb.org/forums/showthrea...ht=saudi+grill __________________ Josh Shapiro DII

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01-24-2006, 12:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Badger1 Forward! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Loo-eee-ville, KY Posts: 2,154 Gallery: 1	Hey Steve, can you just get some Saudi style grills?

01-25-2006, 08:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	I'd make my own grille out of some diamond plate, make a kick-ass design in it, and then polish it. At least that's what I would do. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

01-25-2006, 10:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	yeah- $300 or slightly more... That fake one doesn't look too bad, but I think some people enjoy making stuff like that and some people just want to slap one on. Either way, they look cool. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

01-25-2006, 10:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
keptin The guy with the Banhammer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,366 Gallery: 0	ill try to make one...especially because the '01 grills include the strips under the lamps. ...anyone have any ideas on where to get that type of mesh? __________________ Josh Shapiro DII

01-26-2006, 12:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bene Magicly Delicious Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,030 Gallery: 0	now that is sexy. what are the odds of that fitting into a D1? __________________ Kevin Owning a Land Rover is like dating a super model. Sure she has expenive tastes, complains a lot, and requires constant attention... but damn... 1994 Discovery

01-26-2006, 12:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
keptin The guy with the Banhammer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,366 Gallery: 0	your better off just making your own.....it shouldnt be too hard...and yes..it is very sexy. __________________ Josh Shapiro DII

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