Would you use this for your grille?

No.

 

That has a 61 Rambler American grille insert in it. The rectangular slots are like 1 inch by around 3/8" inch, the cross-shape slots a little bigger.

I don't see why that material wouldn't work, it just depends on the look you're going for.

 

I used something similar to make a grill insert for my 55. I wanted something that was light and that would keep the air out of the engine compartment (race only).
Larry T

 

yes i would

 

Oh hell yeah - I'd use it!

 

No......way....

 

I think its pretty cool, dude. Go for it!

 

No, I wouldn't. Personally, I think it looks like a home heating radiator grill. I think if you found someone to do the math, you're probably losing 40% or so of your potential air flow. Maybe not a problem in your car,but--?. Also, if you were Muslim or Jewish,or Buddhist or something,it might be insensitive. But, what the hell, it's your car, so if you like it use it!

 

Yes use it, then post pictures.

 

Depends on the car it's going on.
I kind of like it.

 

I used the same exact pattern on my Merc....I bought the sheet at Home Depot, it was gold, I painted it silver, never had any problems with the car running hot, it ran between 180 & 190 all the time...

 

I'm almost positive that it IS home heating radiator grill. That said, no, I would not use that in my car. For the simple reason that it would make the front of my car look like a home heating radiator grill.

I like cheese, but not on my car

 

Thats cause you were way smarter tham most people on the board and actually painted it silver. If you would have left it gold your car would rum 235 in the winter..
Dave

 

ya but remember he has that cool ocean air out their where we just get humid as hell