DLC360 177 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Well, it was bound to happen. I can not sit around and see a stock taurus anymore. I knew I would be working to bring Candy up to the level of the Old Red Wagon, though it will take some time i'm sure. So, I have been planning on a new grill for Candy, I found this polished stainless grill on Ebay. I like the looks of the stock top grill, and I do have an idea for that anyways. The bottom grill opening has been driving me nuts till I found this. Everyone said the after market grills wouldnt fit 2012 models, well guess what, they do, you just have to modify the old grill a little more to accept the new addition. OK, so now for the new look of Candy. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty 279 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Not too shabby, dude! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcanator 85 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Nice! Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jw89sho 123 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Nice! The upper grille to match? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian_05_SEL 1418 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Excellent work, Dennis. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaurusDailyDriver 178 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Can't wait to see this car about a year from now. Haha looking good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sean T. 222 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Are the 2011/ 2012 lower grilles different? Why do you say that people said an aftermarket grille wouldn't fit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Radioflyer 53 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Lookin very nice. Also provides extra protection from crap flying around on the road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OmmEGGA 5 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) Can't wait to see this car about a year from now. Edited June 14, 2012 by OmmEGGA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shade 76 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Oooh Dennis, that grille is tits!! Sport appearance theme going on? $had3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLC360 177 Posted June 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Are the 2011/ 2012 lower grilles different? Why do you say that people said an aftermarket grille wouldn't fit? the grill opening arent different, but the plastic inserts are. i had to do a little extra cutting to make this work. i looked at the matching top grill, they only want $600+ for that, so i think ill pass on that, but i do have other ideas floating around.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roach 209 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Red engine enamel paint on the shopping list? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty 279 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Red engine enamel paint on the shopping list? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLC360 177 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 LOL @ the red engine paint...... been there done that, I do have a plan I am working on with the engine, you all know I couldnt leave that alone. I hope to have the engine project in place within the next couple weeks. I just wish I didnt have to run a front plate with the new grill, but I cant drive into work without a front plate, so sadly, I have to leave that in place now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor 37 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Looking good, Dennis! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sean T. 222 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 What if you remove the plate mount and put the plate on the lower grille? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLC360 177 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 What if you remove the plate mount and put the plate on the lower grille? I have thought about moving the plate, but with the rules at work I cant do it. My front plate has to be fully visable and un-obstructed or I cant drive onto company property past the gates. I actually thought about getting a folding bracket like they have to street rods, but it would have to hang low to get into work. Since my shop is almost a mile from the front gate, I would rather drive than walk every day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sean T. 222 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 I have thought about moving the plate, but with the rules at work I cant do it. My front plate has to be fully visable and un-obstructed or I cant drive onto company property past the gates. I actually thought about getting a folding bracket like they have to street rods, but it would have to hang low to get into work. Since my shop is almost a mile from the front gate, I would rather drive than walk every day. I think we must be thinking different things....? I mean this: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLC360 177 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 I think we must be thinking different things....? I mean this: ok sean, we were thinking different things. with the 2012 the center of the lower grill is the only open section, so that would block air flow through the front end. good idea though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scuba9898 20 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Looks great dennis. When did you ended up getting the new taurus? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jw89sho 123 Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 ok sean, we were thinking different things. with the 2012 the center of the lower grill is the only open section, so that would block air flow through the front end. good idea though. Is there an air dam under the bumper? It can pull air from underneath up into the radiator and not be an issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barricade 0 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 What are the dimensions of the spears on the hood? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff 386 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Dennis hasn't had this car in a very long time.....nearly a year I'd guess. I doubt he would remember and I don't think he comes around too often anymore since he traded up to a Benz. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barricade 0 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Benz is a trade up? lol Saw the vinyl on ebay...Im kinda liking it. thinking about black on my blue would look very subdued. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angrod 280 Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Dennis hasn't had this car in a very long time.....nearly a year I'd guess. I doubt he would remember and I don't think he comes around too often anymore since he traded up to a Benz. The Benz was for his wife (I think). He has a Porsche. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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