My black grill

[NJ H2]

Very Nice! I like the black out look!

H2 MODS:
Xtremeflow Exhaust, Power Flash Programmer, Xtremeflow Intake, Hella Bixenons, Polished Skid Plate, Chrome OEM Wheels, Chrome Driving Light Bezels, Rosen R6500, Alpine DVD NAV

[KenP]

Mac gone bye-bye.
Where are those great pics of him anyway?

[Kevin B]

DRTY did you rattle can those??

[Albie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KenP:
Mac gone bye-bye.
Where are those great pics of him anyway? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Didn;t know he had great pics

[Centerfire]

MAc.. a mans has to have a full set of craftsmen tools.. even if ou never used them.. they look so cool sitting in the garage..

Mike<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MAC:
Oh, ok, I see what you are saying about mulch. Yes, that is one section I'll take a look or mention it to the guys, I don't really like mulch, a lazy way out. We have been busy taking care 2 other sections lately. One koi pond has been turned into a seafood buffet for the racoons and cranes, yes, those big birds with long beak, we may have to rebuild it much deeper so the racoons and birds cannot stand in it, I hate the wire chicken screen covering the pond, and another Japanese garden section needs.. well forget it, before someone complaint about me talking about gardens.

Thanks for naming the tool, socket. No sense buying the whole set, just need one for that size. I never need it before in my life, unlikely will need it again soon. I can spend hours in the Sears hardware department. FrgMstr, do you know the actual correct size for the brush guard screws? what single tool do I buy to remove and install at will?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[FrgMstr]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Zazing:
Nice job MAC and thanks for the pics. I'm thinking of doing the same. 2 questions. 1) Is "Hummer" in gray letters against the black, or is that just the lighting where I can see them easy. 2) did you see the guys take off your grill, where the screws and are they easy to access?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> There are two screws on each end and two clips in the middle. If you own the right tool to do it, I think you will find the job an easy on.

1. Yes, the letters are the same color that they are on the original grill.

2. Yes, I did my own. If you don't have a grill guard, it is simply the matter of a four nuts to remove and a couple of spring clips that you just pull to disengage. Could not get much simpler... Here is my thread in the other forum that shows the grill off. You also have to pull loose the lower grill cover that is held in place with simple spring clips as well.

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Black 2003 H2 - Just like most of yours, just possibly with less crap bolted on.

My job: http://www.HardOCP.com

[MAC]

I did the whole thing, except I went to the gas station to have the guy removed and installed the 4 big screws holding the brush guard with air tool. The grill itself was only 4 tiny screws on the 2 far ends, done in seconds, when you open the hood you'll see those 4 small screws. It was easier with 4 hands, I held the guard while he removed or installed the big screws.

I am thinking about going back there to remove the guard for a few weeks. Try out the clean look without brush guard.

There was some limitation of turning space issue when using plier, I think another tool which fits onto the screw head, then you turn the handle will work, similar to the tool you use to remove tire screws(not the right name), whatever this tool is called.

[MAC]

Opportunity knocks for you offroad guys, you know you'll scratch that chrome grill one day, might as well buy a shiny perfect condition chrome grill from MAC at a bargain price. It it perfect, not a scratch, only 1 year new, well 14 months.

[argonaut]

I like the black rim look, especially with the 37" MTRs. It would look silly on my orange one though. I would be living in halloween all year long... DRTY, I assume your buddy was in P-town. Where did it happen? I will want to avoid that area with the H@...

[Zing]

Nice job MAC and thanks for the pics. I'm thinking of doing the same. 2 questions. 1) Is "Hummer" in gray letters against the black, or is that just the lighting where I can see them easy. 2) did you see the guys take off your grill, where the screws and are they easy to access?

[DRTYFN]

Here's a pic for you to stare at.

[DRTYFN]

An old pic of a great rig. Notice the beautiful color of the vehicle. I very rarely use tire dressing. I've also taken off my H2 emblems so that someone else won't try to help me with them. I have a friend that had someone pry his off with a screwdriver.

[Dedo-man]

Mac,
Very nice job on the grill... Have you thought about the Rims yet? I wonder if they make a Black Chrome for the rims yet? that would set it off. Im thinking about doing the same thing*

[MAC]

The only thing I can add is that it looks 1000% better in person than these photos.

[This message was edited by MAC on 12-13-03 at 06:55 PM.]

[Patriot]

Damn FrgMstr...you look VERY young

[Texas Red]

Very nice look on the black Grill, Mac! I like that it is glossy and matches the paint. Very clean, precision look. The price for the black seems very reasonable too. I will have to look at same approach for my Red, although it is actually closer to maroon. Nice job.

[Frank Hewitt]

The black grill is fine. Kind of reminds me of the trans-am in knight-rider. I don't have a big issue with some chrome, nor am I hell-bent on removing it. I must say though, Mac, that if you only bought your wrap-around brush guard for protection, I just wondered if you mean protection from really really tall shopping carts or old ladies in the cross-walks? Perhaps you could use the off-road lights to see the shopping carts and little old ladies in the cross-walks just prior to using your brush-guard on them?!

gasman

[H2 Daddy]

What about the mulch issue? Just kidding Mac. I took my grill guard off for a month just to have a different look. Ask your wife to buy you a small socket set from Sears for X-mas. You then can remove bolts easly.

[KenP]

Hey, step off DTYFN. I have polished stainless.

Black Lingenfelter Lux

[MAC]

Before. Was nice too.