[DeTomaso] Remove small grills on hood

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/8/13 6 52 13, b.hower3400 at yahoo.com writes:


> I believe Kirk Evens mentioned that he uses something other than the OEM 
> plastic when he re-mounts the grills. You might give him a call.
> 
> Bud #3400 ( Drive it like there is no tomorrow -- for there may not be ! )
> 
> 

>>>That was me.   I actually found and supply the bits to Kirk Evans.

Go to your local Ace hardware store (or any store that carries Serv-A-Lite 
products).   In the rubber grommets section, they carry a little animal with 
part number RG-XD.   

Here is a link showing a photo, as well as the info in the display which 
describes its characteristics and part number etc.

http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=40456

In practice, they work extremely well.   You have to remove the old plastic 
clips from the body first, which are now hard and brittle, so you break 
them into pieces to remove them.   These little guys then get pushed into place 
(there are eight pins on each side).   Spray a little silicone lube on the 
grommets, line up the grille, gently push down, and FOOMP!   It gets sucked 
into position.   It is very secure, yet it will pop out with appropriate 
force without risking any damage to the fragile pins.

Mike