I actually have the day off tommorow so I will see if I can source some metal locally and get an idea of what it would cost in a materials. I am hoping to keep the price below $100. There are alot of choices as to the style of the mesh.. So it would be cool if we could agree upon a style before I go nuts buying materials lol. If the metal will be powdercoated or painted, it would be cheaper to buy mild steel opposed to stainless.. I don't know how great my polisihing skills are lol, so I'm hoping most people would want black. Here are some examples:

OPTION 1 (woven mesh)



OPTION 2 (expanded steel)


OPTION 3 (circular)


OPTION 4 (honeycomb)


I would also like to mention that the more open area there is in the grille, the more you will see behind it. There is a big ugly support bracket in the center of the grille that will become very obvious when the grille goes on, and should be painted black to hide it. These styles are available with different "open areas", and I would opt for the one with the least open area for that reason. If there is something else anyone had in mind, I am open to suggestions.. but these seem to be common and readily available. I personally like the woven mesh and honeycomb the best.. but would like to see the honeycomb in person first.