Re: [DML] The case of the missing grilles (was Missing Grilles)

[njp548@xxxx]

In a message dated 6/6/01 3:45:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
foxmul@xxxx writes:

<< I am sad to report I have found my grille after searching for 4 days (1hour
each) on Route 24 in NJ. I am sad because it was run over a couple of times
and it is wasted. I am, at least, glad it was not stolen. I still need a
new one, which I am not in the mood to buy but have to since the car looks
less appealing. I have no idea how it could have come loose since most of
the studs were on it. Remember to check yours so this doesn't happen to
you. Any info on any used or new grilles would be appreciated. Thanks
>>
List,

This is why I posted to the DML 2 months ago warning everyone to check 
those clips that are riveted to the front fascia that hold the front grill in 
place. If Joseph had taken my advice and checked those clips after he read 
my post, then instead of costing him about $350.00 for a new grill and DMC 
logo, it would have cost him about $23.00 for those clips and another few 
dollars for the rivets. In this post I have copied and pasted the e-mail I 
sent to the DML April 15th 2001. Also, Joseph it wasn't the studs on the 
back of the grill that caused the grill to fly off, those mounting clips in 
the front fascia rusted up so bad, that the parts of the clips that secure 
the stud for the grill broke off and the grill flew off. So now besides 
having to get the grill and DMC logo, you need to get those 8 clips that 
secure the studs to the fascia. Lot of money to spend on something that 
could have been avoided.


<<<<<Subj: [DML] Front grill mounting clips
Date: 4/15/01 9:45:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: njp548@xxxx
Reply-to: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hey List,

Today I installed those 8 little clips that secures the grill that has 
the DMC emblem to the front fascia. I just wanted to send a post to the list 
telling everyone that this is something that should be looked at on all your 
cars. On my car, this grill was only held on by 2 clips, the rest had rusted 
up and the retaining part of the clip broke off. I know that the clips are a 
little expensive ($2.95 each for 8 of them) but if those clips let out, your 
grill will go flying under your car, and in the path of the tire of the car 
behind you, then $23.60 isn't that much compared to $352.14 you would need to 
replace the grill (taken off DMC Houston web page). The job isn't that labor 
intensive, just need to use a drill to take out the old rivets (word of 
advice...make sure the drill bit you use is long, I scraped a part of the 
drill against my fascia a little...good thing I am having it painted soon) 
and you will need a rivet gun to install the new rivets. Just wanted to let 
the list know of a possible problem they might have on their car and to pull 
off the grill and see what those clips look like. I didn't do it to 
mine...but maybe you can spray the new ones with some rust protectant paint 
so you won't have to replace them again. Oh yeah...I will have an update on 
my restoration soon, so keep checking the DML!>>>>>>>