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  1. 06-08-2013 02:38 PM #1
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    Tube grille..

     



    A friend got sick of looking at his factory cast grille on his Merc,,so built himself a new tube jobbie..Check this out..

    Building a tube grille
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  3. 06-08-2013 03:14 PM #2
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    Nice job there
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  4. 06-08-2013 04:40 PM #3
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    way cool, Robin, kudos to your friend - - - - lots of talent, patience and perseverance
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  5. 06-08-2013 05:34 PM #4
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    Nicely done.
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  6. 06-08-2013 07:01 PM #5
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    At first I was thinking it would look trashy.. but it came out very ice! Kudo's to those invoved.
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    That looks awesome. I always liked tube grills for a custom look. That thing is so hefty it's probably as strong as the front bumper.
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  8. 06-08-2013 09:09 PM #7
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    Great craftsmanship - and the construction jigs and brackets were just fantastic.
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  9. 06-08-2013 09:22 PM #8
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    Looks great! Very nice grill!
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    Yup,thanks guys..Will pass it on. A very talented guy..
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