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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Body, Paint & Sealers => Topic started by: austexstang on January 26, 2013, 03:08:26 PM

Title: Grill removal question
Post by: austexstang on January 26, 2013, 03:08:26 PM
I want to remove the grill on my coupe because it's painted black and then replace it with the proper colored grill.  Can an individual with average mechanical experience remove it with normal hand tools or will I need any special tools?  Thanks. 
Title: Re: Grill removal question
Post by: drummingrocks on January 26, 2013, 04:44:15 PM
It doesn't require anything special.  A philips screwdriver and a 1/4-drive socket set and a ratchet should get it apart in no time.
Title: Re: Grill removal question
Post by: austexstang on January 26, 2013, 05:39:16 PM
Great, thanks.  I saw rivets on the top of the grill but didn't know if they had to be drilled out when taking it apart.
Title: Re: Grill removal question
Post by: jwc66k on January 26, 2013, 06:29:48 PM
With respect to rivets, how do you figure on putting in new ones? And what is your source for replacements? In other words, don't drill out any rivets untill you can answer those questions.
Jim
Title: Re: Grill removal question
Post by: austexstang on January 26, 2013, 09:10:33 PM
With respect to rivets, how do you figure on putting in new ones? And what is your source for replacements? In other words, don't drill out any rivets untill you can answer those questions.
Jim

All good points, thanks for bringing that up.  At this time I don't have an answer and that's why I posted my initial question.  I may "chicken" out and defer to a more experienced person.