FMTV steel grilles

[DSD277]

Ok, I just had a brain fart while writing a reply to another thread.

When I was rebuilding the FDT, the original composite (POS) grilles were long gone and got the new replacement steel grille .

Typically, all the ex-mil trucks I remember seeing all have the composite grille.. I’m just curious if anyone has the newer ‘shark’ grille?

 

[Suprman]

The metal one is a lot nicer. The older style is no longer being made.

 

[DSD277]

Yeah, I knew that, they were long gone before I got my M1094 in 2012.

I was wondering if anyone has the metal grille on their truck when released.

The metal grille was part of the factory rehab when/if done.

 

[Suprman]

Mine came like that as pictured.

 

[Shark Bait]

I've see a few released with that grill.

Dave

 

[NDT]

I was able to get BAE's last SD Brazos metal grille for my 1078. It is missing the Stewart and Stevenson emboss on the passenger side.

Anyone have a line on more metal grilles? Need one now for LMTV project #2.

 

[Suprman]

Maybe but they are big bucks. They are still in production and could possibly be ordered. The metal one is a lot nicer than the previous versions. The stiff fiberglass ones aren't bad but the really early flimsy ones are just junk.

 

[Keith Knight]

Mine came with the metal grill but I could tell the air force had replaced the old one because it was just the original flat green paint with no camo black and brown paint.
They didn't transfer the stewart & badge over to it and after months of failed attempts getting my hands on one I decided to weld and fill the indent.

 

[SIMXVertigo]

Been looking for one of these grills too. My composite one is all bent to crap.

 

[DanM7890]

The one on my truck needs replaced.

 

[Pointman0853]

Who do we know that could set up a group buy for a number of these grille's?

Pointman

 

[rd3war]

Here is the grill that is on my truck. I believe it's made out of aluminum. Nice clean look!

 

[TNriverjet]

I have a new rigid fiberglass one on this M-1083. I should probably paint it too...

 

[Pointman0853]

I have a meeting tomorrow with a client who manufactures composite parts. I may ask about costs of creating a fiberglass or drape mold to create a few of these.

I did ask BAE, and he told me that the 'manufacturer' had a very high unit cost and they were out of stock..

Pointman

 

[lmtvjunky]

Roll Call! I'm duplicating these in aluminum with some slight upgrades, I will post the part when done and am curious as to how many I should make for sale, stick your hands up if you would be interested in one so I can get a head count. As for cost, couldn't say just yet,

 

[Radiogeek99]

I would be interested, based on the cost.


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[Shark Bait]

I May be interested as well depending on cost.

 

[sjohn116]

I too am interested, depending upon price.

 

[Pointman0853]

I will step up and say "IN!"

Pointman

 

[MGKMartin]

Depends on the cost, but I'm interested.