fuzzhines Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 How do I attach the lower grill I just purchased for my 2008 SGT? it didnt come with any screws but yet it does have a one pre-drilled hole on both ends of the grill brackets. If this does indeed call for screws to install what kind and what size screw should I use? I am embarrassed to ask but I just dont want to screw this UP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 well.... not sure if this is "correct", but what i did, was to rivet it on. I held the grill in place, and guessed where the grill "tabs" were and drilled thru the facia into the grill tabs, one at a time, and riveted each hole as i went. i did all 4 corners. IF you have an intercooler, don't push too hard on the drill OR put something behind the grill to absorb the drill bit if it goes thru too hard. I just took my time and let the bit do the work, and it went quickly and safely... No reason to try and use the pre-drilled holes on that grill in my opinion, just makes it harder to install... good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jmn444 Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 I'm still looking for a replacement for the side inserts other than the fog/brake duct bezels too... I think I'm going to have to make my own panels to be truly happy with the front end overall look.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtluft Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 I riveted mine on. The plastic covers on the side come off so you can drill the holes and install the rivets, then replace the covers to hide the rivet heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0128 Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Here are some great instructions, I followed them and it worked perfect. http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25352 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Here are some great instructions, I followed them and it worked perfect. http://www.teamshelb...showtopic=25352 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyburd33 Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Awesome instructions!!! That's the best when someone can explain how do install something like that with good pictures and detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 i used small bolts, nuts and lock washers. (all stainless) not that hard to do. and a little dremel drill for easy to reach access to drill holes. my dad did the drilling while i held the grill centered and level. puttin the bolts on where a sinch. good tip: always better to have couple extra hands. even for this tiny project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry08SGT0340 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 What do you think of mine ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry08SGT0340 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 What do you think of mine ? Sorry ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IASHELBYGT Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Sorry ! I think I'd like it better black, but not to bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RmGardner Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I also used screws and nuts and lock washers, all stainless. I think it would make it easier to take out for cleaning or what ever. Get an extra pair of hands for holding while drilling. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SGT/SC Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 When installing the lower grill with the brake duct bezels already installed do you have to cut any of the grill to make it fit properly? I thought I read somewhere that you had to cut to get it to fit around the bezels. 08sgt1289 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 I think you need to remove the bezels to fit the grill first. i don't remember reading anything about cutting the grill, but I suppose the tabs may extend into the duct too far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Whelihan Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 I had to trim the grill to get it to fit with the brake duct/ light kit. Not much but it was time consuming cause I would only trim a little at a time. The trimming dosen't show anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Greenwell Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Post to an old thread with good instructions from Grabber: I just dropped my Shelby off to have a lower grill installation done at Twin City Collision in Texarkana. I would not let anyone else work on my car. I actually left it for three minor projects. Installation of the lower Shelby grill insert installation of clear front turn signals for the appearance of driving lights with clear bulbs and yellow turn signal bulbs Installation of new Shelby GT logo Billet hood pin disks, new screws, gaskets, and replacement lanyards. Grabber did his lower grill install without pulling the bumper, I asked them to pull the bumper off, which is really no big deal and it will make the grill install easier. I have no idea how the clear turn signal project will look. Keeping stock parts always. I will post up some pics when I get it done. For those asking why I am changing out the Shelby GT hood pin disks, over the years with the lanyards flopping around they were slightly worn and like most of us am to anal to have anything not just perfect. Didn't have the time or rivets and rivet tool to do the grill install project. The body shop will do it right. I came close and I mean close to installing a stock black Ford GT 2008 rear deck wing I have had for 6 years, but just could not bring myself to do it, even though at times when I see a Shelby GT-H, I think it looks really cool. I did use Grabbers post to show them how the grill cover fit from the back. Zackman & Springer are responsible for this project after talking me into the lower grill purchase. Regards..... GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Post to an old thread with good instructions from Grabber: I just dropped my Shelby off to have a lower grill installation done at Twin City Collision in Texarkana. I would not let anyone else work on my car. I actually left it for three minor projects. Installation of the lower Shelby grill insert installation of clear front turn signals for the appearance of driving lights with clear bulbs and yellow turn signal bulbs Installation of new Shelby GT logo Billet hood pin disks, new screws, gaskets, and replacement lanyards. Grabber did his lower grill install without pulling the bumper, I asked them to pull the bumper off, which is really no big deal and it will make the grill install easier. I have no idea how the clear turn signal project will look. Keeping stock parts always. I will post up some pics when I get it done. For those asking why I am changing out the Shelby GT hood pin disks, over the years with the lanyards flopping around they were slightly worn and like most of us am to anal to have anything not just perfect. Didn't have the time or rivets and rivet tool to do the grill install project. The body shop will do it right. I came close and I mean close to installing a stock black Ford GT 2008 rear deck wing I have had for 6 years, but just could not bring myself to do it, even though at times when I see a Shelby GT-H, I think it looks really cool. I did use Grabbers post to show them how the grill cover fit from the back. Zackman & Springer are responsible for this project after talking me into the lower grill purchase. Regards..... GG Glad to see my old write up is still useful. I miss that car ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueHeaven Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Post to an old thread with good instructions from Grabber: I just dropped my Shelby off to have a lower grill installation done at Twin City Collision in Texarkana. I would not let anyone else work on my car. I actually left it for three minor projects. Installation of the lower Shelby grill insert installation of clear front turn signals for the appearance of driving lights with clear bulbs and yellow turn signal bulbs I did the clear lights on mine a few years back, I think you'll like the look a lot better. It just looks cleaner Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39Mustang Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I did the clear lights on mine a few years back, I think you'll like the look a lot better. It just looks cleaner Jeff Looking at your picture makes me say hmm? You have a Kenne Bell and intercooler yet you have the lower lights setup which SAI back in 2007 said won't fit with the intercooler, so how did you install them? Or were they not correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Greenwell Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Hi Jeff thanks for posting the pics of clear turn signals. That is the look I am going for. Maybe at some future date I can score an SAI driving light Bezel also like yours. Regards......... gg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueHeaven Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Looking at your picture makes me say hmm? You have a Kenne Bell and intercooler yet you have the lower lights setup which SAI back in 2007 said won't fit with the intercooler, so how did you install them? Or were they not correct? They were kind of correct, at the moment the lights are on but the hoses are zip tied to the area where the backside of the cooling bezel comes through. The back of the brake duct side of the bezel had to be trimmed back some to allow the intercooler to fit, the lights fit no problem, so it works it just has to be modified. I'm working on an adapter that would attach and make an immediate turn so that I can attach the brake hoses back to them. similar to CDC;s designe to move there's over some, only we would need it for both sides to get around the intercooler. I've attached a cropped pic of their unit, the pic is just to show the idea of moving the backside hose attachment area over. Don't know how well the pic is going to come out had to do some serious cropping. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Riveted mine like Grabber's video described. Piece of cake!! Thanks again Grab!!!! Grasshopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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