Porky Gammom Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 The grill on my 87 car is in a bad way. Can the 7 grille that Caterham advertise for 91 onwards fit? Or does anyone know if there is a supplier of new grilles out there? Thanks Porky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan L Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 My car is a 1990 model and I have just fitted a Se7en Grille. It was not a straight fit but the good news is the basic shape fits. All I had to do was bend the 4 fixing prongs carefully by 90 degrees and the grille fitted. I also had to get some new spring fixing as the old ones where too rusty and broke when I removed them, cost 10p each. Before fitting I went to Wicks and got some wire mesh to fit behind the grille to stop stones hitting the rad. A sheet cost £3.69 but if cut correctly will do 4 grilles. As supplied from Caterham the Se7en Grille is coated in plastic so if painting you need to rough the surface up a bit or peel it off totally. If the above is not clear email me an I will send a picture of the standard grille which hopefully will make it clear. PS Se7en Grille made my car look much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky Gammom Posted June 14, 2003 Author Share Posted June 14, 2003 Thanks Alan, if I have problems I'll get in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVID L Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 On the Caterham parts site there appears to be a secondary grille to fit behind the open standard one....any info? DAVID L It's quite easy being GREEN ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 David, Basically it is for radiator protection i.e. to stop your rad being holed by low flying stones. Seems very expensive Caterham option to me when you can go down to your local DIY centre and buy some fine wire mesh for about £5 and have enough left over to make a spare. Once made simply fix to the 7 grille with cable ties or plastic coated wire. Chris Alston www.C7CAT.com 1800 Supersprint Drive it like you stole it! 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 I think Demon Thieves sell a '7' grille...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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