removing grille

mljjones67 · Post by **mljjones67** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:08 pm

how in the heck is the best way to get these grilles off. My hands are way too big to fit inbetween

cathynkeith · Post by **cathynkeith** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:13 pm

I used a 14 year old mexican boy.

mljjones67 · Post by **mljjones67** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:17 pm

nice

mljjones67 · Post by **mljjones67** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:27 pm

i want to get it off so when the steel one gets here I can put it on

lobuck76 · Post by **lobuck76** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:15 am

It's much easier if you take off the top valance panel with the grille

jor · Post by **jor** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:34 am

I used a combination of tools: 3/8" socket, wrench, gear wrench, 1/4" socket and so on. Don't forget the bolts that go through the fender well. Keep some bandaids around too for the inevitable lacerations.
jor

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mljjones67 · Post by **mljjones67** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 12:45 pm

thanks all. I will have the bandaids on hand for sure
I will get some pics up as soon as i get it on

FoMoCo · Post by **FoMoCo** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:34 pm

Dont forget the wasp spray. It's easiest the have a buddy hold a open-end 1/2 wrench on the inner nuts and You turn the outers.

Nick

mljjones67 · Post by **mljjones67** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:03 pm

well got the bugger off finally. Only went through a few bandaids. Those big tires I put on made it alittle difficult to get too. I,ll get a pick up with it off

mljjones67 · Post by **mljjones67** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:28 pm

TOOTHLESS

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