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Old 08-31-2016, 01:19 PM
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Default Cub 125 Grille Info/Suggestions
I am going to make a grille for my Cub 125 from round hole 18 gauge perforated sheet metal. It appears in the photos of original Cub 125 grilles that the edges are rolled over. Is this for appearance purposes, to add rigidity, or to give the grille a little stand off from the grille cowl? If it is for appearance purposes to hide the rough edges only than I may use a rubber or plastic sheet metal edge trim. I would appreciate any info/suggestions on making a grille for my 125.
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Old 08-31-2016, 01:26 PM
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Why don't you just buy a used one?

I had a 125 missing the screen. I got one very reasonable.
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Old 08-31-2016, 02:09 PM
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I already have the perforated sheet metal and making one doesn't pose a great challenge, except, for bending the edges when I don't have a sheet metal bender. I recognize that buying a grille used is an option.
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Old 08-31-2016, 02:45 PM
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Do what YOU want.
My bet is IH rolled the edges for all three reasons you mentioned.
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Folding the edges is easy. First you need to cut two pieces of ply wood that are shaped like the grill, then you cut the grill material about 3/8 bigger on all sides. Then you sandwich the material between the plywood and fold the edge with a hammer. Easy peezy lemon squeezey.
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Old 08-31-2016, 03:10 PM
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IHC probably rolled the edges for all three reasons I listed as you suggested. However, since I don't have an original grille screen to make a personal evaluation I thought maybe someone that is knowledgeable about the grille screen could give me a little info/advise.
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Old 08-31-2016, 03:16 PM
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olds45512, thanks for the advise, just what I was looking for. Nothing is "easy peesy lemon squeezey" for me but I love trying.
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One thing I forgot to mention is that you will need to cut the material at the corners before you fold it, if you don't cut it then it will just bunch up instead of folding over nice.
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Old 08-31-2016, 05:21 PM
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I understand and I will do. Thanks again for your advise olds45512, much appreciated. If you think of anything else please let me know.
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Old 08-31-2016, 06:16 PM
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Another question about the Cub 125 grille screen. Is it painted? If so, what is the color? The photos I have seen make the grille look like it is silver or maybe not painted at all.
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