Rhino Grille Reproductions

[brielly]

My original thread is now a few years old and unfortunately photobucket has taken my photos hostage $$$ So I'm starting a new thread. I've been building and selling these grilles for a few years and to answer the #1 question I get...... YES, I'm still making them. Please read below for details

What it is-a reproduction gladiator/rhino grille taken directly from an original. Its made of fiberglass and is finished in primer. The grille has the exact shape and dimensions as an original. It will bolt up just like the real thing. The grille can easily be painted with automotive paint or if you really take your time sanding you can also use a chrome paint

What it isn't-a show piece that will win you a trophy at the next competition. There are minor imperfections since the original was not perfect but in really good shape. There are small spots here and there that need to be sanded flush. This was due to minor imperfections in the mold due to tiny air bubbles. It does look very good strait on and from five feet away looks nearly perfect. A close inspection will of course reveal the imperfections. It would take many many hours to make it perfect to the point where I'd have to charge way more than anyone would want to pay.

I will leave the 5 mounting tabs undrilled so that each customer can adjust where the grille gets mounted. I know on my 82 I had to mount my original gladiator a little lower so the hood wouldn't hit it when closed. The tabs on the repro grille are wide enough to where each customer should be able to drop it down far enough for the hood to clear. Those with older style hoods will not have this problem since the hood is shaped differently.

Prices are as follows: Grille $160, Grille with emblem $175. full kit-grille/emblem/pie pans $210. Shipping generally runs in the $30-$50 range.

If you are interested in a grille please email me rrielly@verizon.net. I mainly build these late spring through early fall with summer being when I am able to produce the most. I try to produce extra inventory but usually sell out by winter. At that time I can add you to the wait list for spring. I do not take deposits. I just build them and contact you when its done. If you don't have the funds at the moment it goes to the next person in line. Paypal is my preferred payment method. Email me at rrielly@verizon.net with any questions.

[brielly]

[brielly]

At this time there is only a 1 week wait time for a grille. Email me at rrielly@verizon.net to order.

[Kaiserjeeps]

Very nice work. If you are interested in plating these check out "Cosmichrome" I have a new in the box mini plating system I bought for 3K. It has never seen chemicals and if you decided you might want to put a chrome finish on your grill's and parts, PM me and I will make you a heck of a deal.
Cosmichrome uses silver for a chrome finish and is the only plating system that won't yellow. I decided to not get into the plating business. I also reproduce FSJ parts, (firewall pad sets, door sill plates, tailgate panels, early reverse light panels, etc. Glad to see someone else making stuff for them.
Again nice reproductions.

[brielly]

Thanks. I leave the final coating up to the end user. I've had guys rattle can paint them various colors including chrome and one guy even rhino lined it.

[wiley-moeracing]

have you had anyone chrome this grill? will chrome adhere to the fiberglass?

[brielly]

I believe you can have it chromed, not sure if anyone has done that however. I know one guy used some really nice chrome paint with excellent results.

[brielly]

Update 7/22/19 I made around 20 or so grilles this summer for those who were on the wait list. At this time there is no wait for a grille. If you're looking for one, now is a great time to order. I should have them in stock through the fall and with any luck into the winter if I can make enough of them before the weather cools off. Email rrielly@verizon.net to order

[brielly]

Sold out until the spring! Email me if you want to get on the waitlist. No deposit required. rrielly@verizon.net

[brielly]

Hey guys, If you are on the wait list please be patient. The weather has been too cold so far this spring. I was finally able to get started the other day and now temps are forecast to be in the 50's for the next week or so. It needs to be 70+. Hang in there. As soon as it warms up I'll be making up for lost time. If you are interested in ordering email me rrielly@verizon.net. Thanks!

[brielly]

update: 31 grilles completed so far this summer. All previous orders are complete! At this time I can make you a grille in 2 days. To order or ask questions email rrielly@verizon.net Thank you to everyone who has purchased a grille!

[brielly]

Hey guys and girls. Just fyi I'm sold out until the spring. If you want to get on the wait list email me rrielly@verizon.net