Does anyone here have an extra grille insert that will
fit a 2nd gen pro? I have a 96 and I screwed it up by
trying to install mesh into it. If anyone can get one for
me either factory or with mesh installed I would be more
than happy to buy it from you.

 

Try hitting some junk yards. It will cost you less, and you can perhaps find a couple and do the mesh good this time. Good luck.

 

ok, thanks.
by the way, will the 97 pro grille work on the 96?

 

na the 97 won't work less you get customy ...
what did you mess up ,,
why not show pics of it -- before running and spending money to get a new one...
you may be able to fix it

 

i been trying to find one for a while. the rare pro i find has front end damage.

 

Ok, I finally got around to takin some pics.
Click on links.



I lost the mazda emblem so that makes it even more ugly.

Here's the piece I can't get to stay on. I think it needs screws.
I wish I could just find a whole new piece.

 

yup, you need screws for that (red piece)..just buy some screws and youre all set..

heres a tip..cut the 3 lower horinzontal lines of the grille...put some putty in it to smoothen it out..then( while installed) put putty again on the top 2 lines...rub it with sand paper then paint it flat black..insert mesh grill(whatever your preference) then voila

 

i need the old 2nd gen mazda emblem to
go on to the front piece. anyone got a spare?

 

http://www.members.tripod.com/protos...s/DSC00056.JPG

Look at that pic ..
1st of all . You can get away with using that grill that you have, but you need to get some screws that will hold the grill inbetween the headlight.. there are 4 screws , 2 on the top and 2 on the bottom. find the screws that fit that and you are set ...

2nd , Don't worry about the mazda emplem blahh .. You can cut that black plasit peace out --the rows-- and then replace it with mesh .. But if you look at my gril on the sides you see the middle peace that's missing. that is cause I cut the grill to far in. So use a dremel and cut the mesh but not all the way close .. then putty everything get a sandstone bit for the dremel or sandpapper and sand everything down smooth..
Once you sand it down really smooth you can take it to a body shop or paint it yourself if you want ... If so desired you can add primer first . Most people usually do..
If you have any Q's just post them , one of us can answer it

 

hey bruce, I think i got it!
Take a look at the pic and tell me if i did it right.
All I did was shave the rows off.

Could you tell me the exact way to post the damn pic? sorry for
language.

 

now all i have to do is goto home depot and buy some mesh.
thanks for the help guys.

 

hmmm... you know what bruce?
i didnt look at your front end pic until now.
I should of looked at it before I shaved mine.
I think yours is slick. Mine will be cool though.
I hope. lol. You should see my dremel. It's covered with
melted plastic. How do it get it off?

 

yeah looks right , figure all you have to do know is go buy the mesh from HDepot and then fit it up in there .. make the left and right sides a little longer so you can fold the metal at the curves for that flush look -- then leave a bit more at the top and bottom so you can also flush them in .. take 2 screws .. -- predrill 2 holes on the top with a small bit and then put the mesh in to where you want it and screw in the screws so that they hold the mesh in place..
I hope I didn't miss anything ..
Bruce

 

hmm very odd... he Did his tonight and so did I and I didnt even look at this thread and hot damn I just kinda guessed and mine looks the same as his.. w00h00!

 

thats weird.

i cant wait until i get the mesh.