02-06-2015, 02:35 PM | #1 |
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1936 Grilles
I've been told that the deluxe grille had the vertical bars satin chromed and
then welded into place while the standard one was stamped from one piece of steel. When restoring a deluxe car would it not be better and cheaper to chrome a one piece grille? Am I on the right track with this? |
02-06-2015, 05:31 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1936 Grilles
Whoever told you the vertical bars were chromed and then welded, has never welded, I'll bet. Attempting to weld on chromed parts would surely destroy the chrome.
I also don't believe that any '36 Fords came out of the factory with one-piece, stamped grilles. |
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02-06-2015, 05:33 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1936 Grilles
I know that in 1934, Ford stamped their grilles and nowadays you can spot an aftermarket because they were welded then chromed.
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02-06-2015, 06:11 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1936 Grilles
Ford did have 1 piece stamped grilles in 36.They are hard to find.I sold one about 6 mo ago that came out of my 5W coupe.
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02-06-2015, 08:34 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1936 Grilles
I have a one piece stamped grille that was painted and not chrome on my 36 Ford 5W Coupe. I have a friend with the same one piece stamped grille that was chromed originally and then rechromed for restoration.
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02-06-2015, 09:49 PM | #6 |
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Re: 1936 Grilles
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