When the Z06 was introduced with it's front grills everyone seem to rush to install and the results ended up as a "ME TO" add on. While they look good, I like the powder coated color to match ones best, their were too many exact copies. About the same time I was looking for a different/unique look for the front end of my Vette. Being an "OLD" car modifier I remembered back in the 60's when Tube Grills and Nerf Bars were the "HOT" item of the day. I got an idea to try on my C5, just a few plain chrome bars on each side. Having the tools and experience at fabricating and welding I though I would play around with a few ideas. Worst case was I scrap it all and leave front end alone.

Here is some pictures of my "1st" try which I ended up chroming and keeping. I never did even try some of my other ideas.

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