Custom Grille Idea, '95 SE - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

TheFurryCarGuy · 02-15-2013, 09:02 PM

Okay, so I was playing around in MS Paint (This is a police grille by the way, just happened to be the image I had saved) and wanted to come up with a possible one of a kind grille for my Taurus. I don't mind what I have, but I felt like making it unique would be sweet. This is what I came up with (And I hope it's legible with resizing) and after seeing some of the newer Taurus "spear" grilles, I feel like it's not too far-fetched. Thoughts? I might find a junker Taurus and pull the grill to give it a try. Feel free to give me input/suggestions

it'sthatcar · 02-15-2013, 09:17 PM

What is behind the solid part of the grille you have now? Like is it just the radiator, or are the hoses or what's back there? I wouldn't reduce the size of the grille if it's covering up something unpleasing to the eye lol

TheFurryCarGuy · 02-15-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by it'sthatcar

What is behind the solid part of the grille you have now? Like is it just the radiator, or are the hoses or what's back there? I wouldn't reduce the size of the grille if it's covering up something unpleasing to the eye lol

You know.. I haven't the slightest idea, haha. I'm certainly going to check now. I'd assume it's radiator though

it'sthatcar · 02-15-2013, 10:35 PM

The design would be good, granted you're not staring at something ugly behind it lol. You could always do mesh painted black or something similar in the gaps if whatever's behind there isn't too pretty.

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DN101 · 02-16-2013, 12:13 AM

Or you could ape the G1 Fusion and go all Gillette razor.

Roach · 02-16-2013, 05:59 PM

It should be just radiator. With a mesh it should cover it anyway. Unlike people who take their mustang grills off for God knows what reason.

I was thinking the same idea, well, along the lines. Just something different from the rest. Though, I've seen a wagon done similarly, and it looks a lot like an import to me.

loudsho92 · 02-17-2013, 01:06 AM

If you are having a thin piece support the emblem then it will be very flimsy and wont last long.

I would go similar to the Gen1 police grill.

dlc360 · 02-17-2013, 10:08 AM

I do agree, that if your going to cut away and make a larger opening, your "spear" is going to be very fragile. I would possibly try the larger opening with a custom billett or mesh grill with the oval.

Roach · 02-17-2013, 03:17 PM

Best idea, is cut it all out.

Put in a mesh.

Attach spear from different gen.

TheFurryCarGuy · 02-17-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Roach

Best idea, is cut it all out.

Put in a mesh.

Attach spear from different gen.

I think I will! I like the spear such as the one in your Taurus, and it would be waaay easier than fabbing something myself. Now I just have to go find the bits!

02-15-2013, 09:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheFurryCarGuy Member Member Number: 52896 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Connecticut Chapter: Northeast Drives: 1995 Taurus SE, 3.8V6, 2.5 inch one-off dual catback, "bigass" stereo Visit: My Garage Posts: 204 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	Custom Grille Idea, '95 SE Okay, so I was playing around in MS Paint (This is a police grille by the way, just happened to be the image I had saved) and wanted to come up with a possible one of a kind grille for my Taurus. I don't mind what I have, but I felt like making it unique would be sweet. This is what I came up with (And I hope it's legible with resizing) and after seeing some of the newer Taurus "spear" grilles, I feel like it's not too far-fetched. Thoughts? I might find a junker Taurus and pull the grill to give it a try. Feel free to give me input/suggestions Last edited by TheFurryCarGuy; 02-15-2013 at 09:03 PM. Reason: The image didn't upload

02-15-2013, 09:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
it'sthatcar Devoted Member Member Number: 49561 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Minnesota Chapter: Northern Drives: 2004 Ford Taurus SEL Comfort Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,162 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	What is behind the solid part of the grille you have now? Like is it just the radiator, or are the hoses or what's back there? I wouldn't reduce the size of the grille if it's covering up something unpleasing to the eye lol __________________ 2004 SEL Comfort ~ Shadow Grey Metallic ~ Mach upgrade with Pioneer speakers in the doors and Kenwood speakers in the rear deck ~ tinted windows ~ amber rear turn signal mod

02-15-2013, 10:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
it'sthatcar Devoted Member Member Number: 49561 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Minnesota Chapter: Northern Drives: 2004 Ford Taurus SEL Comfort Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,162 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	Custom Grille Idea, '95 SE The design would be good, granted you're not staring at something ugly behind it lol. You could always do mesh painted black or something similar in the gaps if whatever's behind there isn't too pretty. Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App __________________ 2004 SEL Comfort ~ Shadow Grey Metallic ~ Mach upgrade with Pioneer speakers in the doors and Kenwood speakers in the rear deck ~ tinted windows ~ amber rear turn signal mod

02-16-2013, 05:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Roach Senior Member Member Number: 32683 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Concord, NC Chapter: Southeast Drives: 2000 Model SE, Vulcan V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 899 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	It should be just radiator. With a mesh it should cover it anyway. Unlike people who take their mustang grills off for God knows what reason. I was thinking the same idea, well, along the lines. Just something different from the rest. Though, I've seen a wagon done similarly, and it looks a lot like an import to me. __________________ Facebook \| Desktops "I'm sure there must have been a time You did not consume my mind But I still swear I don't remember" 2000 Taurus SE "Lady Hearse" 1995 Taurus SHO "Organ Donor" 1996 Thunderbird LX "Jade Phoenix"

02-17-2013, 01:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
loudsho92 Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 4817 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Irvine, California Chapter: Northeast Drives: 1992 Taurus SHO Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,235 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 15	If you are having a thin piece support the emblem then it will be very flimsy and wont last long. I would go similar to the Gen1 police grill. __________________ 92 White SHO -Performance: Turbo 297hp 279ftlb -Drivetrain: CM Clutch,SHONut Mounts,QUAIFE -Suspension: SS Coilovers, 24/26mm,Poly,Gen3,H-Brace, Subframe -Brakes: Cobra front, 11.6 rear -Looks: Sound System,Speedhut,Pilot Fogs,Clear Corners,Gen2 Console, CF Cowl Hood & Trunk http://www.shosource.com

02-16-2013, 12:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
DN101 Member Member Number: 35588 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Chapter: West Coast Drives: '98 Taurus SE, Duratec V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 475 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	Or you could ape the G1 Fusion and go all Gillette razor.

02-17-2013, 10:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
dlc360 Devoted Member Member Number: 9726 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Parma Hts, Ohio Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2003 Taurus SE Wagon. 12-2007 TCCA COTM 08-2011 TCCA ROTM Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,319 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 8	I do agree, that if your going to cut away and make a larger opening, your "spear" is going to be very fragile. I would possibly try the larger opening with a custom billett or mesh grill with the oval. __________________ DLC360 2003 Taurus SE Wagon. A daily driver that thinks its a show car. December 2007 COTM, August 2011 ROTM Aug. 2010 T.S.O.C. COTM & 2010 T.S.O.C. COTY 24 Time Award & Trophy Winner 03/31/2006 - 04/11/2012 Presently driving, 2011 Mercedes Benz C300 4matic Sport 2003 Mercedes Benz CLK430 Cabriolet 1987 Porsche 924S

02-17-2013, 03:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Roach Senior Member Member Number: 32683 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Concord, NC Chapter: Southeast Drives: 2000 Model SE, Vulcan V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 899 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	Best idea, is cut it all out. Put in a mesh. Attach spear from different gen. __________________ Facebook \| Desktops "I'm sure there must have been a time You did not consume my mind But I still swear I don't remember" 2000 Taurus SE "Lady Hearse" 1995 Taurus SHO "Organ Donor" 1996 Thunderbird LX "Jade Phoenix"

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