Looking for an 86 Radiator grill, square headlights, small emblem

21
G'day Sam,

If it was my grill, first consideration would be investigating the
feasability of repairing it before shelling out hard earned cash for a
sight unseen replacement. Hard to say without seeing it whether this is
a viable option. There may be mending products on the market that may do
the job, also, perhaps it can be reinforced where the cracks/rattle
is/are. Sight unseen, it's difficult to tell and would need further
investigation. Just another project to add to the "to do" list eh.

Are there bits of it now fallen off and lost, maybe that is the main
issue?

When it comes to re-painting the grill, take a look around at some
syncros where they have painted the grill the same colour as the body
colour, in my view, looks a whole lot better. Paint both top and bottom
grills, now that would be pleasantly picky.

Cheers.

Ken




--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "heysamuelarnold" <me@...>
wrote:
>
> Thanks Everyone for your help with this,
>
> Yes I knew I was probably dreaming getting this to Oz before Christmas
> :) Was talking with Gowesty at the start of December so thought I had
> a chance until I heard the shipping price! I've got many things from
> the US now but usually around 100 is the max I have paid for shipping
> even large heavy item.
>
> Anyway, if someone could help me out, even after Christmas, would be
> much appreciated. A part that just isn't possible to find in Oz.
>
> Chrome or badge missing isn't an issue, I will actually paint the
> whole grill black. Just hopefully the plastic is not as cracked as
> the one I have.
>
> Many thanks all, appreciate your support,
>
> Sam
>
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@ wrote:
> >
> > I think that you are going to have trouble finding a small badge
> grille in good condition. That chrome was never any good.
> >
> > Phill
> >
> >
> >
> > > heysamuelarnold me@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Hey All,
> > >
> > > Glad I stimulated some discussion on this one.
> > >
> > > BenT or others, would be really appreciated if you are able to
find me
> > > one of these grills and / or a decent shipping rate for an
'oversize'
> > > item like this grill. More than happy for you to charge the
brokerage
> > > fee for your troubles, rather than the US Postal service! Maybe I
> > > also will try getting in touch with DHL and Fedex?
> > >
> > > Would really like, and I know it's getting too late now, but if
this
> > > package could arrive pre-Christmas, as post-Christmas I plan to be
> > > going on a road trip, and my current grill due to cracking etc
makes a
> > > wonderfully loud rattle from 80-110km/h! May see if I can dodge it
up
> > > with blu-tack or glue in the meantime.
> > >
> > > Thanks all,
> > > Sam
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > 99% of our syncro vans have rectangular headlights.
> > > >
> > > > Our headlights are the same as the UK ones. They do not make
> > > Australia specific ones.
> > > >
> >
>
22
Ken,
I think that Sam is after a different grille. He can get an Aussie one s/h for about $40. Or as you say, get it repaired.
Phill



> Ken <unclekenz@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> G'day Sam,
>
> If it was my grill, first consideration would be investigating the
> feasability of repairing it before shelling out hard earned cash for a
> sight unseen replacement. Hard to say without seeing it whether this is
> a viable option. There may be mending products on the market that may do
> the job, also, perhaps it can be reinforced where the cracks/rattle
> is/are. Sight unseen, it's difficult to tell and would need further
> investigation. Just another project to add to the "to do" list eh.
>
> Are there bits of it now fallen off and lost, maybe that is the main
> issue?
>
> When it comes to re-painting the grill, take a look around at some
> syncros where they have painted the grill the same colour as the body
> colour, in my view, looks a whole lot better. Paint both top and bottom
> grills, now that would be pleasantly picky.
>
> Cheers.
>
> Ken
>
>
>
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "heysamuelarnold" <me@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Everyone for your help with this,
> >
> > Yes I knew I was probably dreaming getting this to Oz before Christmas
> > :) Was talking with Gowesty at the start of December so thought I had
> > a chance until I heard the shipping price! I've got many things from
> > the US now but usually around 100 is the max I have paid for shipping
> > even large heavy item.
> >
> > Anyway, if someone could help me out, even after Christmas, would be
> > much appreciated. A part that just isn't possible to find in Oz.
> >
> > Chrome or badge missing isn't an issue, I will actually paint the
> > whole grill black. Just hopefully the plastic is not as cracked as
> > the one I have.
> >
> > Many thanks all, appreciate your support,
> >
> > Sam
> >
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@ wrote:
> > >
> > > I think that you are going to have trouble finding a small badge
> > grille in good condition. That chrome was never any good.
> > >
> > > Phill
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > heysamuelarnold me@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hey All,
> > > >
> > > > Glad I stimulated some discussion on this one.
> > > >
> > > > BenT or others, would be really appreciated if you are able to
> find me
> > > > one of these grills and / or a decent shipping rate for an
> 'oversize'
> > > > item like this grill. More than happy for you to charge the
> brokerage
> > > > fee for your troubles, rather than the US Postal service! Maybe I
> > > > also will try getting in touch with DHL and Fedex?
> > > >
> > > > Would really like, and I know it's getting too late now, but if
> this
> > > > package could arrive pre-Christmas, as post-Christmas I plan to be
> > > > going on a road trip, and my current grill due to cracking etc
> makes a
> > > > wonderfully loud rattle from 80-110km/h! May see if I can dodge it
> up
> > > > with blu-tack or glue in the meantime.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks all,
> > > > Sam
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > 99% of our syncro vans have rectangular headlights.
> > > > >
> > > > > Our headlights are the same as the UK ones. They do not make
> > > > Australia specific ones.
> > > > >
> > >
> >
23
Phill,

If my memory serves me correct, Sam doesn't have an Australian front
grill because he's used bits off a USA Westfalia van he bought, so that
may explain the smaller VW badge type grill issue. I reiterate, grill
repair should be the first consideration, second would be for Sam to
swallow his pride and buy a 2nd hand Oz grill. Shouldn't be THAT hard
should it Sam? haha

Cheers.

Ken


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:
>
> Ken,
> I think that Sam is after a different grille. He can get an Aussie one
s/h for about $40. Or as you say, get it repaired.
> Phill
>
>
>
> > Ken unclekenz@... wrote:
> >
> >
> > G'day Sam,
> >
> > If it was my grill, first consideration would be investigating the
> > feasability of repairing it before shelling out hard earned cash for
a
> > sight unseen replacement. Hard to say without seeing it whether this
is
> > a viable option. There may be mending products on the market that
may do
> > the job, also, perhaps it can be reinforced where the cracks/rattle
> > is/are. Sight unseen, it's difficult to tell and would need further
> > investigation. Just another project to add to the "to do" list eh.
> >
> > Are there bits of it now fallen off and lost, maybe that is the main
> > issue?
> >
> > When it comes to re-painting the grill, take a look around at some
> > syncros where they have painted the grill the same colour as the
body
> > colour, in my view, looks a whole lot better. Paint both top and
bottom
> > grills, now that would be pleasantly picky.
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "heysamuelarnold" me@
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks Everyone for your help with this,
> > >
> > > Yes I knew I was probably dreaming getting this to Oz before
Christmas
> > > :) Was talking with Gowesty at the start of December so thought I
had
> > > a chance until I heard the shipping price! I've got many things
from
> > > the US now but usually around 100 is the max I have paid for
shipping
> > > even large heavy item.
> > >
> > > Anyway, if someone could help me out, even after Christmas, would
be
> > > much appreciated. A part that just isn't possible to find in Oz.
> > >
> > > Chrome or badge missing isn't an issue, I will actually paint the
> > > whole grill black. Just hopefully the plastic is not as cracked as
> > > the one I have.
> > >
> > > Many thanks all, appreciate your support,
> > >
> > > Sam
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I think that you are going to have trouble finding a small badge
> > > grille in good condition. That chrome was never any good.
> > > >
> > > > Phill
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > heysamuelarnold me@ wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hey All,
> > > > >
> > > > > Glad I stimulated some discussion on this one.
> > > > >
> > > > > BenT or others, would be really appreciated if you are able to
> > find me
> > > > > one of these grills and / or a decent shipping rate for an
> > 'oversize'
> > > > > item like this grill. More than happy for you to charge the
> > brokerage
> > > > > fee for your troubles, rather than the US Postal service!
Maybe I
> > > > > also will try getting in touch with DHL and Fedex?
> > > > >
> > > > > Would really like, and I know it's getting too late now, but
if
> > this
> > > > > package could arrive pre-Christmas, as post-Christmas I plan
to be
> > > > > going on a road trip, and my current grill due to cracking etc
> > makes a
> > > > > wonderfully loud rattle from 80-110km/h! May see if I can
dodge it
> > up
> > > > > with blu-tack or glue in the meantime.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks all,
> > > > > Sam
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 99% of our syncro vans have rectangular headlights.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Our headlights are the same as the UK ones. They do not make
> > > > > Australia specific ones.
> > > > > >
> > > >
> > >
>
24
Ken & all,
 
People generally want what they can't have or have difficulty obtaining. At least that applies to most VW van folks I know.
That might be what Sam is after. We got several flavors of grills here. We got round headlight grills. Squares with small &
large emblems too. Then we later we even got the large emblem rounds. A small number of US enthusiasts craved the SA
grills. A market was created. There is an even smaller number wanting the aftermarket grills by Taifun (quad round 7") and
Projektzwo (quad same size rectangulars with projector beams). Are they that much better. Probably but not worth the
expense for most. Yet some people want and do get them.
 
Speaking of patching grills... I bought a rectangular headlight grill from the UK. Shipping was ridiculoously expensive. The
Seller's solution was to use a bandsaw to make a clean cut right at the center above and below the emblem. Shipping cost
66% less. I'm OK patching the small cuts. A bit of epoxy here and there and I've saved US$ 200 in shipping cost. It helps
especially since I only bought the grill for US$11. I just had to have it.
 
 
BenT 

On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 5:33 PM, Ken <unclekenz@yahoo.com> wrote:

Phill,

If my memory serves me correct, Sam doesn't have an Australian front
grill because he's used bits off a USA Westfalia van he bought, so that
may explain the smaller VW badge type grill issue. I reiterate, grill
repair should be the first consideration, second would be for Sam to
swallow his pride and buy a 2nd hand Oz grill. Shouldn't be THAT hard
should it Sam?    haha

Cheers.

Ken


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:
>
> Ken,
> I think that Sam is after a different grille. He can get an Aussie one
s/h for about $40. Or as you say, get it repaired.
> Phill
>
>
>
> > Ken unclekenz@... wrote:
> >
> >
> > G'day Sam,
> >
> > If it was my grill, first consideration would be investigating the
> > feasability of repairing it before shelling out hard earned cash for
a
> > sight unseen replacement. Hard to say without seeing it whether this
is
> > a viable option. There may be mending products on the market that
may do
> > the job, also, perhaps it can be reinforced where the cracks/rattle
> > is/are. Sight unseen, it's difficult to tell and would need further
> > investigation. Just another project to add to the "to do" list eh.
> >
> > Are there bits of it now fallen off and lost, maybe that is the main
> > issue?
> >
> > When it comes to re-painting the grill, take a look around at some
> > syncros where they have painted the grill the same colour as the
body
> > colour, in my view, looks a whole lot better. Paint both top and
bottom
> > grills, now that would be pleasantly picky.
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "heysamuelarnold" me@
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks Everyone for your help with this,
> > >
> > > Yes I knew I was probably dreaming getting this to Oz before
Christmas
> > > :) Was talking with Gowesty at the start of December so thought I
had
> > > a chance until I heard the shipping price! I've got many things
from
> > > the US now but usually around 100 is the max I have paid for
shipping
> > > even large heavy item.
> > >
> > > Anyway, if someone could help me out, even after Christmas, would
be
> > > much appreciated. A part that just isn't possible to find in Oz.
> > >
> > > Chrome or badge missing isn't an issue, I will actually paint the
> > > whole grill black. Just hopefully the plastic is not as cracked as
> > > the one I have.
> > >
> > > Many thanks all, appreciate your support,
> > >
> > > Sam
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I think that you are going to have trouble finding a small badge
> > > grille in good condition. That chrome was never any good.
> > > >
> > > > Phill
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > heysamuelarnold me@ wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hey All,
> > > > >
> > > > > Glad I stimulated some discussion on this one.
> > > > >
> > > > > BenT or others, would be really appreciated if you are able to
> > find me
> > > > > one of these grills and / or a decent shipping rate for an
> > 'oversize'
> > > > > item like this grill. More than happy for you to charge the
> > brokerage
> > > > > fee for your troubles, rather than the US Postal service!
Maybe I
> > > > > also will try getting in touch with DHL and Fedex?
> > > > >
> > > > > Would really like, and I know it's getting too late now, but
if
> > this
> > > > > package could arrive pre-Christmas, as post-Christmas I plan
to be
> > > > > going on a road trip, and my current grill due to cracking etc
> > makes a
> > > > > wonderfully loud rattle from 80-110km/h! May see if I can
dodge it
> > up
> > > > > with blu-tack or glue in the meantime.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks all,
> > > > > Sam
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 99% of our syncro vans have rectangular headlights.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Our headlights are the same as the UK ones. They do not make
> > > > > Australia specific ones.
> > > > > >
> > > >
> > >
>




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BenT
25
Hi All,

Have had lots of work on, probably spending too much time on this
forum already the past few days! so sorry not having replied to
earlier email.

To ease the curiosity, yes I like being different and having that
specific part from the other side of the planet, but it's the hippie
in me that makes me chase this specific grill; see
http://www.peacewheels.com/pages

Cool hey? You remember this one Ken. Already had one on the back
until it got ripped off! Got replacements to go on back and front though.

:) Sam

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "BenT Syncro" <syncro@...>
wrote:
>
> Ken & all,
>
> People generally want what they can't have or have difficulty
obtaining. At
> least that applies to most VW van folks I know.
> That might be what Sam is after. We got several flavors of grills
here. We
> got round headlight grills. Squares with small &
> large emblems too. Then we later we even got the large emblem rounds. A
> small number of US enthusiasts craved the SA
> grills. A market was created. There is an even smaller number
wanting the
> aftermarket grills by Taifun (quad round 7") and
> Projektzwo (quad same size rectangulars with projector beams). Are
they that
> much better. Probably but not worth the
> expense for most. Yet some people want and do get them.
>
> Speaking of patching grills... I bought a rectangular headlight
grill from
> the UK. Shipping was ridiculoously expensive. The
> Seller's solution was to use a bandsaw to make a clean cut right at the
> center above and below the emblem. Shipping cost
> 66% less. I'm OK patching the small cuts. A bit of epoxy here and
there and
> I've saved US$ 200 in shipping cost. It helps
> especially since I only bought the grill for US$11. I just had to
have it.
>
>
> BenT
>
> On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 5:33 PM, Ken <unclekenz@...> wrote:
>
> >
> > Phill,
> >
> > If my memory serves me correct, Sam doesn't have an Australian front
> > grill because he's used bits off a USA Westfalia van he bought, so
that
> > may explain the smaller VW badge type grill issue. I reiterate, grill
> > repair should be the first consideration, second would be for Sam to
> > swallow his pride and buy a 2nd hand Oz grill. Shouldn't be THAT hard
> > should it Sam? haha
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Ken,
> > > I think that Sam is after a different grille. He can get an
Aussie one
> > s/h for about $40. Or as you say, get it repaired.
> > > Phill
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > Ken unclekenz@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > G'day Sam,
> > > >
> > > > If it was my grill, first consideration would be investigating the
> > > > feasability of repairing it before shelling out hard earned
cash for
> > a
> > > > sight unseen replacement. Hard to say without seeing it
whether this
> > is
> > > > a viable option. There may be mending products on the market that
> > may do
> > > > the job, also, perhaps it can be reinforced where the
cracks/rattle
> > > > is/are. Sight unseen, it's difficult to tell and would need
further
> > > > investigation. Just another project to add to the "to do" list eh.
> > > >
> > > > Are there bits of it now fallen off and lost, maybe that is
the main
> > > > issue?
> > > >
> > > > When it comes to re-painting the grill, take a look around at some
> > > > syncros where they have painted the grill the same colour as the
> > body
> > > > colour, in my view, looks a whole lot better. Paint both top and
> > bottom
> > > > grills, now that would be pleasantly picky.
> > > >
> > > > Cheers.
> > > >
> > > > Ken
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "heysamuelarnold" me@
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks Everyone for your help with this,
> > > > >
> > > > > Yes I knew I was probably dreaming getting this to Oz before
> > Christmas
> > > > > :) Was talking with Gowesty at the start of December so
thought I
> > had
> > > > > a chance until I heard the shipping price! I've got many things
> > from
> > > > > the US now but usually around 100 is the max I have paid for
> > shipping
> > > > > even large heavy item.
> > > > >
> > > > > Anyway, if someone could help me out, even after Christmas,
would
> > be
> > > > > much appreciated. A part that just isn't possible to find in Oz.
> > > > >
> > > > > Chrome or badge missing isn't an issue, I will actually
paint the
> > > > > whole grill black. Just hopefully the plastic is not as
cracked as
> > > > > the one I have.
> > > > >
> > > > > Many thanks all, appreciate your support,
> > > > >
> > > > > Sam
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@ wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I think that you are going to have trouble finding a small
badge
> > > > > grille in good condition. That chrome was never any good.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Phill
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > heysamuelarnold me@ wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Hey All,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Glad I stimulated some discussion on this one.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > BenT or others, would be really appreciated if you are
able to
> > > > find me
> > > > > > > one of these grills and / or a decent shipping rate for an
> > > > 'oversize'
> > > > > > > item like this grill. More than happy for you to charge the
> > > > brokerage
> > > > > > > fee for your troubles, rather than the US Postal service!
> > Maybe I
> > > > > > > also will try getting in touch with DHL and Fedex?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Would really like, and I know it's getting too late now, but
> > if
> > > > this
> > > > > > > package could arrive pre-Christmas, as post-Christmas I plan
> > to be
> > > > > > > going on a road trip, and my current grill due to
cracking etc
> > > > makes a
> > > > > > > wonderfully loud rattle from 80-110km/h! May see if I can
> > dodge it
> > > > up
> > > > > > > with blu-tack or glue in the meantime.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks all,
> > > > > > > Sam
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > 99% of our syncro vans have rectangular headlights.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Our headlights are the same as the UK ones. They do
not make
> > > > > > > Australia specific ones.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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>
>
> --
> BenT
>
26
Sam, yeah I remember it well.

Q is .... is it working?

Cheers.

Ken
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "heysamuelarnold" <me@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> Have had lots of work on, probably spending too much time on this
> forum already the past few days! so sorry not having replied to
> earlier email.
>
> To ease the curiosity, yes I like being different and having that
> specific part from the other side of the planet, but it's the hippie
> in me that makes me chase this specific grill; see
> http://www.peacewheels.com/pages
>
> Cool hey? You remember this one Ken. Already had one on the back
> until it got ripped off! Got replacements to go on back and front
though.
>
> :) Sam
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "BenT Syncro" syncro@
> wrote:
> >
> > Ken & all,
> >
> > People generally want what they can't have or have difficulty
> obtaining. At
> > least that applies to most VW van folks I know.
> > That might be what Sam is after. We got several flavors of grills
> here. We
> > got round headlight grills. Squares with small &
> > large emblems too. Then we later we even got the large emblem
rounds. A
> > small number of US enthusiasts craved the SA
> > grills. A market was created. There is an even smaller number
> wanting the
> > aftermarket grills by Taifun (quad round 7") and
> > Projektzwo (quad same size rectangulars with projector beams). Are
> they that
> > much better. Probably but not worth the
> > expense for most. Yet some people want and do get them.
> >
> > Speaking of patching grills... I bought a rectangular headlight
> grill from
> > the UK. Shipping was ridiculoously expensive. The
> > Seller's solution was to use a bandsaw to make a clean cut right at
the
> > center above and below the emblem. Shipping cost
> > 66% less. I'm OK patching the small cuts. A bit of epoxy here and
> there and
> > I've saved US$ 200 in shipping cost. It helps
> > especially since I only bought the grill for US$11. I just had to
> have it.
> >
> >
> > BenT
> >
> > On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 5:33 PM, Ken unclekenz@ wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Phill,
> > >
> > > If my memory serves me correct, Sam doesn't have an Australian
front
> > > grill because he's used bits off a USA Westfalia van he bought, so
> that
> > > may explain the smaller VW badge type grill issue. I reiterate,
grill
> > > repair should be the first consideration, second would be for Sam
to
> > > swallow his pride and buy a 2nd hand Oz grill. Shouldn't be THAT
hard
> > > should it Sam? haha
> > >
> > > Cheers.
> > >
> > > Ken
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Ken,
> > > > I think that Sam is after a different grille. He can get an
> Aussie one
> > > s/h for about $40. Or as you say, get it repaired.
> > > > Phill
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Ken unclekenz@ wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > G'day Sam,
> > > > >
> > > > > If it was my grill, first consideration would be investigating
the
> > > > > feasability of repairing it before shelling out hard earned
> cash for
> > > a
> > > > > sight unseen replacement. Hard to say without seeing it
> whether this
> > > is
> > > > > a viable option. There may be mending products on the market
that
> > > may do
> > > > > the job, also, perhaps it can be reinforced where the
> cracks/rattle
> > > > > is/are. Sight unseen, it's difficult to tell and would need
> further
> > > > > investigation. Just another project to add to the "to do" list
eh.
> > > > >
> > > > > Are there bits of it now fallen off and lost, maybe that is
> the main
> > > > > issue?
> > > > >
> > > > > When it comes to re-painting the grill, take a look around at
some
> > > > > syncros where they have painted the grill the same colour as
the
> > > body
> > > > > colour, in my view, looks a whole lot better. Paint both top
and
> > > bottom
> > > > > grills, now that would be pleasantly picky.
> > > > >
> > > > > Cheers.
> > > > >
> > > > > Ken
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "heysamuelarnold"
me@
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks Everyone for your help with this,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Yes I knew I was probably dreaming getting this to Oz before
> > > Christmas
> > > > > > :) Was talking with Gowesty at the start of December so
> thought I
> > > had
> > > > > > a chance until I heard the shipping price! I've got many
things
> > > from
> > > > > > the US now but usually around 100 is the max I have paid for
> > > shipping
> > > > > > even large heavy item.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Anyway, if someone could help me out, even after Christmas,
> would
> > > be
> > > > > > much appreciated. A part that just isn't possible to find in
Oz.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Chrome or badge missing isn't an issue, I will actually
> paint the
> > > > > > whole grill black. Just hopefully the plastic is not as
> cracked as
> > > > > > the one I have.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Many thanks all, appreciate your support,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Sam
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@ wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I think that you are going to have trouble finding a small
> badge
> > > > > > grille in good condition. That chrome was never any good.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Phill
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > heysamuelarnold me@ wrote:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Hey All,
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Glad I stimulated some discussion on this one.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > BenT or others, would be really appreciated if you are
> able to
> > > > > find me
> > > > > > > > one of these grills and / or a decent shipping rate for
an
> > > > > 'oversize'
> > > > > > > > item like this grill. More than happy for you to charge
the
> > > > > brokerage
> > > > > > > > fee for your troubles, rather than the US Postal
service!
> > > Maybe I
> > > > > > > > also will try getting in touch with DHL and Fedex?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Would really like, and I know it's getting too late now,
but
> > > if
> > > > > this
> > > > > > > > package could arrive pre-Christmas, as post-Christmas I
plan
> > > to be
> > > > > > > > going on a road trip, and my current grill due to
> cracking etc
> > > > > makes a
> > > > > > > > wonderfully loud rattle from 80-110km/h! May see if I
can
> > > dodge it
> > > > > up
> > > > > > > > with blu-tack or glue in the meantime.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Thanks all,
> > > > > > > > Sam
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > 99% of our syncro vans have rectangular headlights.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Our headlights are the same as the UK ones. They do
> not make
> > > > > > > > Australia specific ones.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > >
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