Jughead Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 HI everyone, I'm a bit stuck on this. Slowly putting back together my 13/60 and i am trying to work out how to attach my front grill back on. (it's been some years) The "holes" seem to be just large squares? - Any ideas on whats supposed to go in these? - Many thanks for any advic. On another note i was looking at repainting this and adding the pin-striping back in. Is adding the pin striping (black) quite tricky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Hi! I do not have access to my 13/60 to take pictures at the moment, but the spare parts catalogue might give you a hint. It is a useful book and it is available from the club shop. The grille was attached to the bonnet with pop rivets. Maybe someone here can provide pictures also? /Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 The images attached are for a Mk2 Vitesse which are similar to the 13/60. It looks like some of the centre of the fixing holes on the grill has broken away leaving a larger hole. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Those end fixing holes (top photo) have either broken off or been deliberately widened. You'll probably end up using a large washer to hold that on, or look for a replacement grille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Rather than painting the pin striping back in, couldn’t you use black pin striping tape instead? Would probably be a lot easier. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jughead Posted March 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 thanks for the replies everyone, Interesting to note that perhaps it is actually "broken" Yes agree the pinstriping tape is way easier just actually "technique" of doing this in a tight space. Does anyone have any pics of the front close up of the grill. thanks for all the rear pics. - Just trying to piece together the total picture. Many thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 You should be able find pinstriping tape the same width as the recess in the grille bar, and then something like a cotton bud would probably work to press the pinstriping into the groove so that it adheres properly. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jughead Posted March 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 thanks very much thats an excellent point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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