For once I'm saying not aluminum, go stainless like this Mazda insert

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-2009-2014-Nissan-Maxima-Stainless-Steel-Mesh-Grille-Grill-Combo-Insert-/230913703320

:-)

Alistair 

> On May 17, 2016, at 10:47 AM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> If you're thinking of using mild steel, I'd suggest that unless you
> make the part out of
> aluminum, it might just be an exercise in welding practice more than
> anything else.
> 
> Wood?
> 
> Some aluminum examples:
> http://www.aluminum-mesh.com/aluminummesh/aluminum-mesh-car-grilles.html
> 
> Bone yard?
> 
>> On 5/17/16, Tyler Hardison <tyler@seraph-net.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I've seriously been thinking about this. I've got the welder.. I've got the
>> gumption..
>> 
>> My brother who's a professional welder will be here in a few weeks. I might
>> just put him to work. :-)
>> 
>> On Tue, May 17, 2016 at 10:03 AM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>>> The wire mesh as a grill was actually a serious suggestion.
> 
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