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Old 18th January 2019, 22:31   #1
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I would like to change the front grill on my (04) pre-facelift 75 from the vertical slat type to the stainless mesh type, I have been seeing these fitted to a few cars pictured on here.
Are these actually available as a genuine Rover part / product or have they all been subject of a DIY project / mod? I really like the look of them but i can't seem to find any available for sale anywhere.
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Old 18th January 2019, 22:57   #2
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They are a DIY mod, I am sure someone will be along soon to point you in the right direction to the "how to" instructions.
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They are a DIY mod, I am sure someone will be along soon to point you in the right direction to the "how to" instructions.
Thanks for the 'heads up', have done a similar thing for a friends sierra a while back but thought the Rover grill looked so good it could be factory.
Better get the hacksaw out then!
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If anyone ever comes up with a mesh conversion that allows me to keep my bonnet release claw rather than having to convert to the pov-spec "grope 'n' hope" set up I will be eternally grateful.
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Old 19th January 2019, 10:43   #5
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If anyone ever comes up with a mesh conversion that allows me to keep my bonnet release claw rather than having to convert to the pov-spec "grope 'n' hope" set up I will be eternally grateful.
What I do is pop the bonnet, then push the hook on the slam panel back from the bonnet loop. Easy, been doing it for years

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What I do is pop the bonnet, then push the hook on the slam panel back from the bonnet loop. Easy, been doing it for years

Without wishing to upset the purists ... that grill is so much better looking than the slats imo. very nicely done btw, looks perfect. should have been an option from the factory!
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If you don't have front fog lights, you could also do the lower grill in Lockwood mesh..


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If you don't have front fog lights, you could also do the lower grill in Lockwood mesh..


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Mine has fogs so will be doing just the grill, found some nice heavy gauge stainless mesh on the 'bay', looking forward to setting about it.
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I have just added stainless steel lower grill to my Tourer looks quite nice even if I say so myself was thinking of doing the upper front cooling grill ? time will tell.

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I have just added stainless steel lower grill to my Tourer looks quite nice even if I say so myself was thinking of doing the upper front cooling grill ? time will tell.

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Nice looking job there, looks factory, just think the grills look so much more purposeful and up to date in stainless mesh.
Might look for a good used grill to work with as mine is pretty much mint and would be a shame to butcher it.
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