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SSsssteamer · 12-19-2011, 01:59 AM

What is correct for the 1946 Ford Pick up for a Grill Guard? My new grill can use some parking lot protection.

Kurt in NJ · 12-19-2011, 09:22 AM

The one that was on the 46 truck we used to use for Hershey and other fleamarkets was made of probably 3/8 flat stock with 9/16 bars, the bars mimicked the grille bars and there were loops of the flat stock to protect the headlights ---it was heavy and strong, it never got tested, just looking at it would prevent other drivers from getting too close. ---there were bars angled back to the frame through the grille for braces, the lower ends attached to the bumper braces

SSsssteamer · 12-19-2011, 10:42 PM

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I was hoping for something a bit more attractive than the kangaroo catcher you described. Thank you for the suggestion. I tried to fit a 35-36 grill guard to the 1946 bumper but the bumper bracing was in the way of the grill guard clamps. Anyone have any better ideas?

12-19-2011, 09:22 AM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: 1946 PU Grill Guard The one that was on the 46 truck we used to use for Hershey and other fleamarkets was made of probably 3/8 flat stock with 9/16 bars, the bars mimicked the grille bars and there were loops of the flat stock to protect the headlights ---it was heavy and strong, it never got tested, just looking at it would prevent other drivers from getting too close. ---there were bars angled back to the frame through the grille for braces, the lower ends attached to the bumper braces

12-19-2011, 10:42 PM	#3
SSsssteamer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sedro-Woolley, WA Posts: 1,023	Re: 1946 PU Grill Guard Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I was hoping for something a bit more attractive than the kangaroo catcher you described. Thank you for the suggestion. I tried to fit a 35-36 grill guard to the 1946 bumper but the bumper bracing was in the way of the grill guard clamps. Anyone have any better ideas?