hardtop grill on a ga/b

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hardtop grill on a ga/b

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hey guys, just wondering if a hardtop grill go on my ga/b?

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Re: hardtop grill on a ga/b

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I think the widths of the two cars (GA/B vs GC/D) are different, so it could be tricky. Having said that, it may still be possible to make mods to make it fit! Anyone else tried?
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i've seen em on a wagon i think, and wagons are based on a ga/b. but in saying that, it may be from the firewall back? e.g. a gc wagons front, should fit onto a gc sedan. but i may be wrong. what about the colt grill? anyone got a pick of them? same as benharjon's
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This is the difference between a GB (smaller one) and a GD grill. They are lined up in the centre. They are roughly the same height but does need some length taken out and mounting points are different.

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And this is a Dodge Colt grill from when i bought the car.

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oh, thanks mate. that sucks, and the colt grill looks almost the same! hmm, wonder if i can get my current grill modified so it has the dividers in it like the coupe grill. cut and shut with plastic welding and a new coat of paint? would it be possible?
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Im in love with you car ahha thats sweet as, Whats powering the beast ? :z
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2.6lt, twin 40mm webbers, Jap 5spd and standard diff..... at the moment.
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:o nice! i seen it on google images once, its now my egsample when someone asks what they look like. it purdy :P
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Here's an idea.
Just for something different, I cut the dividers out of my GB grille completely, then fitted expanded mesh up behind.

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Just for something different, I cut the dividers out of my GB grille completely, then fitted expanded mesh up behind.
I've been thinking of doing exactly that, to try & make something similar to a 16L grille.
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If u want a 16L grille I've got an un wanted one lying around for the right price
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Re: hardtop grill on a ga/b

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its certainly different, but i like the inserts. and really like the coupe grill :)
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