What about using CJ buckets and chrome rings? that would really add something to the appeal for some. Tim
You mean ones like these on the CJ grille on my LJ?What about using CJ buckets and chrome rings? that would really add something to the appeal for some. Tim
That would look amazing with the MB style fenders!!!You mean ones like these on the CJ grille on my LJ?
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That's possible, but it would require a new mold master and a new mold. The reason is that the face of the TJ grille is curved forward and the face of the CJ grille is flat with a slight recess. What I'd do is cut out the forward curve where the headlights mount and replace it with a flat section so the CJ parts could mount. It is possible to do it.
I have thought about doing a more backdated TJ grille; a while back I did this design study to see how an MB grille design would have to change in order to look right on the TJ.
The outline is the TJ grille size and shape and left to right - the factory MB grille, then the factory MB grille reduced in height to fit the TJ grille height and finally adjustment of the sides where the fenders bolt up.
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The end result would be something like this:
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I have no plans to do a TJ/MB grille right now, but maybe I'll do it sometime in the future.
I doubt bagging would reduce weight or materials because I designed the layup plan for this part with varying area thicknesses depending on the specific area of the part and the strength requirements of that area, so materials usage is fairly minimum already, but bagging could reduce the potential of trapped air in the layup and that does contribute to strength. As it is though, this part as molded is plenty strong enough for its intended use.Can you bag the mold and reduce your materials to keep the weight down and increase the strength at the same time?
No.Are you gonna make an "angry bird" version?
Yes, although some care would be required. Because this is an overlay, in order to fit properly the area across the top and above the slots can't be too thick while for strength the slots are best made a bit thicker. An experienced chopper gun user can do this with no problem.Could this be done using a chop gun like they use for boat hulls, or does the grill need to be hand layed? Just curious as to the ability of a company to be able to produce enough to supply the industry.
Lifting it by one fiberglass slat, it's plenty strong.
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Next up: final paint (base color and clear).
Bawhahahahaha, I was obviously joking, but the angry response I got was priceless! hahahahahahaAre you gonna make an "angry bird" version?