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IN-XTC

11-26-2007, 10:30 PM

Grace i am saving all my change and have about $450.00 from this year so maybe next year ...I just love that grill it rocks out ...I wonter if when I get mine done you can put the KAT Logo in the middle for me ? now thats what I am talking bout :tu::tu:

pumpkin

11-26-2007, 11:12 PM

Welcome.

halicat

11-27-2007, 02:46 AM

Its wonderfull to see someone come up with new things for the cars we all love.... it is a great grill....

Welcome Grace... enjoy the site..:beer:

Pepe

11-27-2007, 08:05 AM

WELCOME Grace !
Great to have ya on ProwlTalk :tu:

Tabasco Cat

11-27-2007, 08:40 AM

Welcome Grace :tu:

MetalWithGrace

11-27-2007, 08:57 AM

Thank you so much for your kind welcome! :-D

I am a builder fabricator and designer in the Seattle area. I am now licensed to make the grille that was previously available from M&L Automotive. I have made a few changes to the design. There will now be 29 bars instead of 25, tighter pattern makes it less of a show through. The pieces I am making are high polish 316 stainless, which is a marine grade stainless steel so it will tollerate salt without corrosion. I am also reworking the bolt in so there will be a great fit that can be fine tuned easily. The top lip will be high polish as well. ;-)

I am also working on three different designs for custom bumpers and we have talked about a full fender kit for the car.

I welcome questions, feedback and new ideas.

I love what I do and consider it a gift that I am able to do what I love most in the world every day!

MissKitty

11-27-2007, 09:03 AM

Welcome to Prowltalk,Grace !!!

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enzvoy

11-27-2007, 09:04 AM

nice to have you on board Grace:bows

halicat

11-27-2007, 09:06 AM

Hi Grace,

Many here have dreamed of side panels with punched louvers ... is this something that you can fabricate ?

Welcome aboard !

:beer:

Diny

11-27-2007, 09:08 AM

Punched lovers, dude? Carrying punched out people like that would seriously add weight and mess up the handling!

And nice work on the grille! I'm sure it looks 10 times better (at least 10) in person. I've always liked the look of those on the prowler.

MetalWithGrace

11-27-2007, 09:24 AM

:-D Thanks! and yes! I'd have to make a set to be able to cost it, time and materials kind of thing, I wouldn't think it would be too costly.

~Grace

Hi Grace,

Many here have dreamed of side panels with punched louvers ... is this something that you can fabricate ?

halicat

11-27-2007, 09:38 AM

:-D Thanks! and yes! I'd have to make a set to be able to cost it, time and materials kind of thing, I wouldn't think it would be too costly.

~Grace

I can feel the smiles in the room for that answer....:bows

do you need a photo of what we are looking for ?... I'll look for one...

halicat

11-27-2007, 09:52 AM

http://www.prowltalk.com/gallery/data/500/assse3.jpg

http://www.prowltalk.com/gallery/data/500/p9010651.jpg

http://www.prowltalk.com/gallery/data/500/aaq676.jpg

courtesy of TUVIC....:bows

1buddyc

11-27-2007, 10:07 AM

Grace, if you could come up with THOSE, I'd be in for a pair in a New York Minute!!

halicat

11-27-2007, 10:11 AM

Grace,

There is information regarding the process of punching these aluminum panels... we have had much discussion about it here and can share the tech info with you if you like...

MetalWithGrace

11-27-2007, 11:07 AM

:idea: There are several different ways to go about making nice louvers, and I am always up for talking technique.

Anyone be up for sending me a side panel to pattern and getting a set for materials cost for their trouble?

~Grace

halicat

11-27-2007, 11:45 AM

STAMPEDE !!!!............

I would send mine, but then I would be looking at trying to match the airbrush work... not in the cards for me right now....

lets see if i can dig up the discussion regarding the punching of the aluminum.

GRRRRACE ROCKS !

Mr.Mcgoo

11-27-2007, 12:04 PM

Punched side panels now thats for me! the test panel would be kept intact or destroyed?

Gary

MetalWithGrace

11-27-2007, 12:18 PM

The test panel would be used to pattern. No damage at all. :-D The only thing that would be a MUST would be to insure it in transport, and it would come back in less than a week, just as it left... :-D

~Grace

Punched side panels now thats for me! the test panel would be kept intact or destroyed?

Gary

halicat

11-27-2007, 01:03 PM

here is some of the info I have found....

I didn't anneal the panels properly, so the louvers split at the edges. I had the edges tack welded and bondo'd the shape back. The whole thing including the cost of two used panels and paint cost me under 800 bucks. I didn't include my labor in that figure. There's a guy on Long Island that has a louver punch in his garage. I gave him a drawing of what I wanted and he did the lay-out and punching. This was his first time in aluminum.

SkanKat

11-27-2007, 01:31 PM

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MIKE S.

11-27-2007, 01:56 PM

PM me the address and I will send them thursday

katmat

11-27-2007, 03:00 PM

Grace, How about a Prowltalk group purchase on the grille??

24kinmotion

11-27-2007, 03:14 PM

Grace, How about a Prowltalk group purchase on the grille??

Are we going to have same Group discount?:?:

Snoman

11-27-2007, 03:53 PM

I will say Grace,,you are much more pleasing to look at then RealRod Bob:rll:

halicat

11-27-2007, 04:20 PM

Hey Grace,

Any idea where the mold went for the Delivery top for the Prowler ?

Myself and another person are interested in this item...

Jim

MetalWithGrace

11-27-2007, 05:01 PM

Are we going to have same Group discount?:?:

I have had so many calls about this and so many comments... With enough orders I can make that work for me. I talked with my supplier and they will give me a discount on my Stainless for ordering a larger load. So I can do this again...

Since there is no clear way to keep the list and not exclude anyone that is caught in the middle, all of the orders taken since the top ten was closed will be honored at the top ten price. I will accept orders for the grille for the 1000 for the rest of November.

I am sorry for the confusion.

blackcat

11-27-2007, 05:05 PM

:tu::tu:

MetalWithGrace

11-27-2007, 05:18 PM

Hey Grace,

Any idea where the mold went for the Delivery top for the Prowler ?

Myself and another person are interested in this item...

Jim

Talked to Mark (M&L) he doesn't want to make any more. If you are very interested I can talk with him about contracting them to me. or we can design a custom built top and build it as a one off.

Alternately I know that MetalCrafters makes a hard top..

MetalWithGrace

11-27-2007, 05:19 PM

:wink: Thanks snoman..

I have been told I don't look like the average car builder..

I will say Grace,,you are much more pleasing to look at then RealRod Bob:rll:

attyedhall

11-27-2007, 05:22 PM

:tu:i am in for a front grill @ $1000.oo what do you need as a deposit?

MetalWithGrace

11-27-2007, 05:27 PM

The materials deposit is 500. I will pm you the details.. just thought I'd answer this here in case anyone else had been curious. :wink:

~Grace

Mr.Mcgoo

11-27-2007, 05:39 PM

Grace

I will send you the side panel if you want, I am sure you would want to get it after you are finished with this set of grills?

Gary

halicat

11-27-2007, 05:44 PM

Talked to Mark (M&L) he doesn't want to make any more. If you are very interested I can talk with him about contracting them to me. or we can design a custom built top and build it as a one off.

Alternately I know that MetalCrafters makes a hard top..

Hi Grace,

I have the TGF top and like it a lot... but also one of the few that like the Panel delivery Top... I think something can be done with that area behind the side window to improve the look, maybe paint, maybe a vent type of mod.... I see the delivery top as something for shows and an alternative to towing a trailer on the long trips...If the original mold is available to you that could be an option or something custom....

http://www.prowltalk.com/gallery/data/500/S60012451.jpg

fatcat

11-27-2007, 08:19 PM

Welcome Grace!!! Just ordered the grill and also interested in the louvered panel!!!

Joseph

11-29-2007, 01:11 AM

;-)

I am also working on three different designs for custom bumpers and we have talked about a full fender kit for the car.

I welcome questions, feedback and new ideas.

http://www.prowltalk.com/vbforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=776&stc=1&d=1196323857

IN-XTC

11-29-2007, 07:26 AM

sorry that looks like crap to me ... just my opinion ... If i wanted a glass '32 I would go get one ...no what i mean?
I would however like those little bumperettes that we once coud get ...now those i like

MetalWithGrace

11-29-2007, 07:48 AM

That is a real beauty! :biggrin:

Snoman

11-29-2007, 07:53 AM

http://www.prowltalk.com/vbforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=776&stc=1&d=1196323857

Looks like something from Denver :vomit:

IN-XTC

11-29-2007, 07:57 AM

really ...thats beauty ... wow then I suppose I must be from Denver ...
Grace my daughter is up there in Seattle at colledge...or thats what they call it now days lol I call it my 2nd morgage is in Seattle lol
She love it there ...I would to if I had me as a Dad...:rll:

MetalWithGrace

11-29-2007, 08:00 AM

Beauty is in the eye, so they say.. it's more rounded than I would do, but I am glad that someone has done a full fender...

Seattle is a great place, where's she go to college? what's she going to be doing??

~Grace :mrgreen:

Diny

11-29-2007, 08:03 AM

If the owner likes it, then so be it. I wouldnt be caught dead driving that car. I wouldnt be caught alive doing it either!

The one big thing is how the fender doesnt stretch all the way to the back, it angles way too sharply and connects with the door panel. That's an eye sore that messed up the car's lines.

IN-XTC

11-29-2007, 08:05 AM

she is doing Choreography and Dance at Cornish Colledge which is right on Capital Hill so I dont need to tell you how much work she is doing allthough she is a great kid and a good kid to so just gotta trust in the powers u know . Is your shop far from there cause I come up as a care package somethimes and would love to see your facility ..

IN-XTC

11-29-2007, 08:07 AM

yup Diny u r right but that is what happens when you start messing with design

MetalWithGrace

11-29-2007, 11:31 AM

The lines of the Prowler are beautiful, when I design mods I like to follow the template that they have left. I would love to do a set of full fenders with full running boards. Leave the flow of the car as it is, I love the lines it starts with.

Chip Foose always says, you can always catch someone's eye by doing something very unusual, his goal is to have it look so stock and so factory that you can't tell how much has been done.. make it flow with the design... good advice.

My shop is in south seattle, not far from Boeing field.. which is not too far from Capital hill.. Have to be careful with me when I say that though, I am used to commute time.. never bothers me.. :wink:

Okay, I mapped it, I am 8.6 miles from her school.... google says,
8.6 mi – about 18 mins
up to 40 mins in traffic

Yup.. we've got the traffic for certain.. :eek2:

MIKE S.

11-29-2007, 05:17 PM

Ok side panels sent today w/arive next thursday thanks

MetalWithGrace

11-29-2007, 05:23 PM

side panels to pattern from and talked to Mark's personal assistant and ALL of the grille frames, bucks and patterns are on their way!! pictures of the process to be posted soon!! I will post a note as they start up!

~Grace

Ok side panels sent today w/arive next thursday thanks

Xray

11-29-2007, 07:17 PM

Grace you go girl! :tu:
Welcome to prowltalk !!!:biggrin:

KRU ZNN

11-30-2007, 05:08 PM

I hope all the chauvinist's have everything off there hairy chests.
For the men in this Hot Rod World who don't like working with a woman
"Get Over IT" we are now living in the 20th Century not B.C.
After talking to Grace many times
I know her brilliant mind of Design will amaze you and I am
sure she will "blow your socks off" with new products and Bling
for your Prowler.
OH and
Quit hitting on this gorgeous gal she is taken!!!
(If I post the picture of the four holding there
shirts up she may leave here!!)

Best of Luck Grace (You go girl) !
Marji 8-)

MetalWithGrace

11-30-2007, 06:29 PM

Marji, you are such a gift!! :bows

They are being nice.. no worries, I know the fit and finish on those grilles will blow them away, that is more than enough satisfaction for me.. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

~Grace

Snoman

11-30-2007, 08:42 PM

Quit hitting on this gorgeous gal she is taken!!!
(If I post the picture of the four holding there
shirts up she may leave here!!)

Best of Luck Grace (You go girl) !
Marji 8-)

Man I am so glad I wasn't in that picture :rll:

KRU ZNN

11-30-2007, 09:04 PM

I wish you weren't either!!8-):rll::rll::rll:

doogie48084

12-01-2007, 06:04 AM

It looks like a great project for you grace. Congrats

:tu:

Dixie Cat

12-01-2007, 06:41 AM

I hope all the chauvinist's have everything off there hairy chests.
For the men in this Hot Rod World who don't like working with a woman
"Get Over IT" we are now living in the 20th Century not B.C.
Marji 8-)

I can't recall reading where anyone was questioning a female's ability :confused:. I think everyone can make their own assessments once the products are received. She's been given a great reception here at Prowl Talk as a virtual unknown to the Prowler community in my opinion. :smile: