Engine lid mesh for an ST?

[gturner008]

I have an aluminium engine lid, with a wire mesh in place of the normal horizontal slatted assembly.

I'm not keen on the look of the mesh I have. Any recommendations on period correct mesh for the ST? I've seen some pictures so STs with no mesh at all. Some with standard grill. Any thoughts?

[Nick Moss]

The correct look would be the standard grill.

[BILLY BEAN]

Have a look on the "Ultimate ST" thread on early911sregistry or "Another Hot Rod" on the same forum. There are many period photographs showing a range of grill styles. Some standard grills, some just mesh (under or over the lid aperture) and some using a standard grill with the aluminium slats removed. Most with rain shields.

[gturner008]

Many thanks. I'll go look at the forum. I'm not trying to be a slave to originality - just want it to look good and be roughly what would have been used back in the day.

[gturner008]

Here it is with grill and letters