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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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i am installing my l-tuned grill and am running into problems with the secondary hood latch. it seems as if the stock hood latch from the old grill won't fit properly. is this a regular thing or am i just reinstalling it wrong? if i can't figure it out, i'm just gonna do without it.
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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did the grill come with the piece to attach the latch mechanism? When I bought mine, it didn't so I had to make one.
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it came with the latch base
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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btw, here are some pics. i think i may have figured out the latch...
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the middle bar was shaved off.
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not bad. I think it'd look better with an L in the middle.
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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I second that opinion Chuckb.
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not bad. I think it'd look better with an L in the middle.
I agree, with the middle bar removed, it looks too empty
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might as well get the l-sportline grill if you shave the center bar..
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i shaved down the stock "L" from the old grill and its ready to be put on. i just need some double sided tape. Putting the L on was the original idea from the beginning.
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Originally Posted by rbeermann
i am installing my l-tuned grill and am running into problems with the secondary hood latch. it seems as if the stock hood latch from the old grill won't fit properly. is this a regular thing or am i just reinstalling it wrong? if i can't figure it out, i'm just gonna do without it.
Stoner and rbeermann did you guys buy your grills new w/o hood latch hardware.??
were you missing this piece?

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Old Dec 15, 2005 | 05:25 AM
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Stoner and rbeermann did you guys buy your grills new w/o hood latch hardware.??
were you missing this piece?

I got mine from a former member, and that piece was not included.
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rbeermann,
Did you get your grill latched because I have a few latches from when I made mine.
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mine came with a hood latch, but stupid me had it on the wrong way. all is good now
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OK. the grill looks pretty good you can hardly tell where the center bar was cut.
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