Fitting metal grill to MX5

Kjellberg, Adrian · Post by **Kjellberg, Adrian** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 9:55 am

Does anyone know where to get a diagonal chrome wire weave grill like the
MGs, Jags et al have?

Adrian

Ian Chapman · Post by **Ian Chapman** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 10:36 am

Adrian

If you wanted to make something try your local stainless steel /
aluminium supplier (Mico metals etc). A few years ago and they had
'rolls' of stainless mesh (about 1.5m wide) and sell by the metre. They
had about 5 or 6 different 'sizes' ranging from a fine kitchen sieve up
to about 10-20mm square - obviously the wire gets thicker gauge as the
hole gets bigger.

Ian

Bob Anderson · Post by **Bob Anderson** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 10:39 am

Have a word with Ross Campbell. I've just fitted one of his vertical mesh
grills. Stainless mesh. Removed both the hooks & the factory lights. Looks
great. Brightens up the rather dark nose of the MX5.

Dr Bob

my2cta · Post by **my2cta** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 11:09 am

I installed a grille in my 2000 model, very high quality stainless steel
diamond mesh (woven diagonal strands), similar to the one you see on the Jag
XKR, and it came from the USA. The fit and finish, delivery and installation
instructions, were absolutely first class. See
http://groups.msn.com/buckdiamond/_home ... rket=en-us for full
details and many pictures. The hardest part about fitting is removing the
tie-down hooks, which you have to do for 1989-2000 models: 2001 on have
their hooks further recessed so they don't have to be removed.

Tim
MY2CTA

Kjellberg, Adrian · Post by **Kjellberg, Adrian** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 11:20 am

Ross said he had problems with the mesh falling apart or twisting.
The vertical and horizontal ones look good but I much prefer the diagonal
weave pattern.

Adrian

Badcat · Post by **Badcat** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 11:40 am

ross has them in chrome and black .
http://www.mx5mart.co.nz/db.cgi?
db=mart&uid=default&id=296&ww=on&view_records2=1

ken
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ross campbell · Post by **ross campbell** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 1:46 pm

Hi All; This is the mesh I have and want to use but when you cut it it
comes apart as its not welded.Ill have to weld it to the frame and then cut
it.It looks good though in stainless.Ross.

1Miata · Post by **1Miata** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 6:08 pm

I fitted this one to our car
www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/grilles.htm
They're really dear to buy from here; put "Lockwood grille" into Google and
you'll find lots of people selling them. Ours came off eBay, less than half
price. Exceptional quality too.

David & Judy Kerr · Post by **David & Judy Kerr** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 11:13 pm

So you will be selling the lights then?

Dave.

carl.halvorsen · Post by **carl.halvorsen** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 8:58 pm

I have a cardboard template which I can copy for anyone who wants to make a
grill for the NA.

Carl

Biff · Post by **Biff** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 10:55 pm

Carl, your magic.
I was talking to a mate who's an engineer, he said he could obtain and cut
anything I wanted, but he would need a pattern.
Can I have a copy of yours please?
Thanks
Biff
ZOOM1N

David & Judy Kerr · Post by **David & Judy Kerr** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 11:16 pm

I would love one thanks Carl.
You can send to:
Dave Kerr
91 McLeod Street
Upper Hutt, 6007.
Let me know the cost and I will send you some money for postage.

Dave.

Janet & Jeff Curtin · Post by **Janet & Jeff Curtin** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 7:50 am

Dave you can use mine as a template, I'm just around the corner in Argyle
grove.

Ph 527 8000

Cheeers Jeff.

David & Judy Kerr · Post by **David & Judy Kerr** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 11:12 pm

Thanks Jeff I'll ring you tomorrow.

Dave.

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