01-13-2014, 03:34 PM | #1 |
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31 Grill Shell
I'm about to take delivery of a 31 Town Sedan...my first Model A since I sold the one my dad gave me in 1962.
I have a question about a grill shell I see on a Craigs List ad. Can anyone tell me where this grill came from. Aftermarket option? Are they still available? I can't figure out how to attach a picture, but her is a link to the ad. http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/4280074673.html RobertB Santa Teresa, NM
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01-13-2014, 04:24 PM | #2 |
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That is not an A grill shell.
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01-13-2014, 04:26 PM | #3 |
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here's the picture.
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01-13-2014, 05:13 PM | #4 |
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I know it's not stock, but is it something a hot rodder made up, or was it a period accessory?
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Well, I think it looks quite classy, even though I have a one sided HEADACHE!
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I like it! Leave it that way for a while until you get all the right parts and then make the decision. I still like the looks.
PS It also looks like it has the 16" wheels and the shuttered hood. |
01-13-2014, 06:34 PM | #8 |
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WoodLite lamps, a 3 door hood and a Chrysler shell, not sure on that last one, looks like someone had lofty Auburn or Cord ideas. I'm not at home,or I could reference my library, but I would say its an upper end nameplate from the Model A era. The lamps were found on Duesenbergs, Cords....etc. Neat looking car, someone sure was trying to fancy up that roadster.
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Looks like a poor man's Doozy.
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As Tiny says, shell looks to be from a '32 Chrysler which makes it look very classy.
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The wiper blade doesn't quite fit the windshield.
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01-14-2014, 02:05 AM | #12 |
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Modern assembly from different car parts.
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01-14-2014, 06:48 AM | #13 |
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Ummmm, is this what Sarah Palin was referring to when she said "Like putting Lipstick on a Pig"?
Just saying, for the right individual, those Woods lights if they are original (-and not the Mexican repros) will easily bring $2500.00, and the 3 door hood with the plated doors will likely fetch $750, and I suspect the grille would easily find a buyer at $1,500.00 if the plating is decent. That makes that car affordable to convert back to original should someone so desire however I'd bet to many lookers, they find it very attractive. |
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Nice car, the 16 inch wheels really set off the mods. As others said, a few "unauthorized" accessories. But the work looks good and it sure is an eye catcher.
I do think the price is high. Particularly if a complete original car is your objective. If the alterations are vintage, period issued parts then they have resale value as Brent pointed out. I am not sure they have enough value. But I have paid more than what others thought I should for a car just because of the "cool factor", and this car has a lot of cool in it.
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Fantastic!
I wouldn't change it at all! I don't smoke, but I think this car would go well with me smoking a cigar while driving it! That being said, the elevated price already takes to expensive mods into consideration. |
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Yep, definitely.
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I called the seller yesterday and he confirmed it is a Chrysler grille, and he said the hood was from a Chevy. Apparently it has a B engine.
He's selling it for a friend. He has a number of other restored cars for sale too. I do like the look, so I'll be on the look-out for one. RobertB
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even thou my post is about 8 months late...definately a nice job....I like it, ill take the lites and the horns off your hands !...LOL
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