Back to 'Short Nose' configuration... ...and plans for a new grille

[DaveP]

looks darn good though - however heavy

Dave

[WorldClassAccident]

Finally got around to fitting the 'long nose' with the new grille fitted.

I am pleased

20171015_142933 by WCA!, on Flickr

20171015_142919 by WCA!, on Flickr

20171015_142927 by WCA!, on Flickr

Just ordered a pair of replacement head light surrounds too.

[Barber]

Looks great, well done.

[redratbike]

Yeah that works ...

gives it a whole heap of character and a nod towards the original plan ...

a Maserati tributo

[oxford1360]

Wow, I l liked it before, but that seems to bring everything together really nicely. Looks fantastic.

I pity the first bird of rabbit that you encounter.

[IanA]

That works really well- adding "un tridente" would mean that most people would not be able to tell.

[mazdarazmataz]

Yep that works very well. Congratulations!

[Lucky@LeMans]

That makes a massive difference, it gives the car a whole new look, very good !

[vantage1e]

Wow that looks great!

[molleur]

Great result! Really screams Maserati now..

[ned]

Lovely job looks great !

[couerdelion]

That looks fantastic - you must be well pleased with the results.

[DaveP]

Bloody nice grill. Really does set it off.

And if you're in a hurry making salad you could get someone to chuck a cucumber at it, at speed.

Dave

[Paul L]

WCA – As others have said, the grille looks stunning and transforms the car.





Enjoy, Paul.

[WorldClassAccident]

Nice before and after photos. Thanks.

Now I just need one with just the gaping hole or perhaps half a pheasant for the 'between' shot

[Jaguartvr]

Love the new grill but hate the plasterers mesh in the front air vents.
There are quite a few different stainless mesh patterns and gauges on Ebay you could experiment with.

[WorldClassAccident]

mesh in vents is next on the list. It matched the original grille but now clashes horribly. Trying to decide what to do. Simply remove it or replace with something else and if so, what?

The 'original' used 'plasterers mesh' for the main grill and brake vent ducting for the sides and moderns stick driving lights in the holes

[Jaguartvr]

Have a look on Ebay at some of the mesh used on modern Jags as an aftermarket option. There are also generic stainless steel mesh in lots of different sizes and thicknesses.
I wonder if you could find an oblong mesh, mount it long side vertical and then black out the horizontal bars with permanent marker or paint so that it looks like a small scale of the main grill?

[WorldClassAccident]

That's possible - I just don't want the front too over-shiney. It is finding the balance between plain usability, a pretty face and some show car that looks like it drove through a chrome shop.

The vertical main grille slats also make the nose of the car look wider. I am wondering if drawing attention to the side vents will make this better or worse.

I make well cut out some circles of tin foil to cover the mesh and then try colouring it in with different patterns to see what works.

I could always attach some piping behind the vents to cool the brakes as was originally intended but my first attempt at that looked shitty. Hopefully I have improved over the last few years so who knows.

As I said - still thinking of the options open to me at this point.

[redratbike]

[QUOTE=Jaguartvr;91251]Have a look on Ebay at some of the mesh used on modern Jags as an aftermarket option. QUOTE]


Jag mesh
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/100mm-x-500...67&_mwBanner=1