Yeah that gap is kinda funky... almost like you have a slight body lift or something. Is it a result of putting a newer grille on an older truck? Something to think about when I do the same swap...

 

Its bc his top bumper pad is missing...

 

if i didnt know any better id think thats a 99-03

 

ahh couldnt really tell since its dark

 

good work keep it up...likin' the new grill

 

yeah guys top pad is off. im going to the jy tomorrow to see if i can find a smooth one and just paint it. and maybe a valance too.

 

yah i did the prep work for my valence on NT (red truck) and its alot of sanding. I think i started with 80 then did 120, 220, 400 (wet)

Its a ton of sanding, but it is do able

 

pat, did you do your by hand? i want to put one on so i can set the gap. i remember once you saying a long time ago about raising the bumper a bit to close the gap- thats one thing ill be sure to do

I found out the drivers side bracket is bent back a little (explains the dent i had to bondo out) so if i can grab one of those tomorrow it'll be cherry

now about this valance....

 

i have a B&D "mouse" power sander that i used, but it can't follow all of the contours of the valence so alot of it still had to be done by hand

 

Incoming Via USPS

 

thanks pat! i friggin love you! about to order the white overlay as well. and I picked this smooth-textured green beauty at the junkyard for $4.95



now I gotta close that gap. still needed:

valance
fogs
wiring harness/switch
HIDs
paint headlights (maybe today)

 

5 bucks for an upper pad! I wish my junkyard was that cheap!

 

yeah it said: "Bumper- Valance/Trim: $4.99"

so i wonder if i go get a real valance they will let it go for $5?

 

looks good!! wow the JY here is EXPENSIVE

 

damn your truck is gonna look sick when your done!!

one question though, can the L grill be separated from the surround???