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How SHOULD the Front Grill Look on a Dino"

Discussion in '206/246' started by dm_n_stuff, Oct 17, 2005.

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  1. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 dm_n_stuff, Oct 17, 2005
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    I'm getting the Dino repainted. '72 US spec GT for those who have forgotten. :)

    The current discussion is about what the front grill should look like.

    Is it all black, matt or satin finish, or is it brushed aluminum on the outside, and matt black on the center portion only?

    Here are a couple of pictures of different cars.

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  2. harvey

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    #2 harvey, Oct 17, 2005
    I am pretty sure it is alluminium on the outside, pop-rivetted in place, with the slats in satin black
     
  3. tx246

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    #3 tx246, Oct 17, 2005
    i have both satin black and aluminum on my cars, i imagine they were originally black based on older photos.
     
  4. Gary48

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    #4 Gary48, Oct 17, 2005
    Do not sand the black color on the Dino grill as it is hard anodized, clean only and only repaint if the anodizing is damaged. This anodizing is very durable and seldom needs attention unless someone before you has repainted. Do a quick check before any restoration. The back supports for the horizontal (black) pieces are aluminum colored either natural or anodized.
     
  5. John Corbani

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    #5 John Corbani, Oct 17, 2005
    My 72 GT grill is all aluminum. Looks like it was bead blasted with a very fine texture before anodizing. No grain. Probably small glass beads rather than sharp grit. Gives a satin sheen. Vert and horiz pieces are black anodized. Surround is clear anodized. Held in place by two self tapping screws.

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