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11-18-2020, 11:47 AM | #1 |
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Question for ‘39 pickup experts
Ruby the pickup is missing the grille center trim. I posted on the parts wanted forum and got a response from a seller.
Before I pull the trigger, is this the correct part? Thanks! |
11-18-2020, 12:04 PM | #2 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
Not even close. Your looking for a piece with a slightly flat elliptical shape and rolled edges that affix to the clips.
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11-18-2020, 12:49 PM | #3 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
Thank you sir. Seemed a bit shady anyway, a new member to the Ford barn made the recommendation. By new, account literally created yesterday.
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11-18-2020, 12:58 PM | #4 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
Looks like a 39deluxe grill center and not in great shape.
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11-18-2020, 01:00 PM | #5 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
This is about the most obvious scamming method there is. You may want to do a search on spam and read a few of the threads.
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11-18-2020, 01:06 PM | #6 |
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11-18-2020, 01:12 PM | #7 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
Yup my scam radar was on, and I’ve blocked his or hers account. Thanks for the link to the trim Bill.
The hunt for the elusive center trim continues... At some point I may reach out to my cousin who used to help manage a car collection owned by a famous clothing designer. |
11-18-2020, 06:26 PM | #8 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
Report the offender to Ryan before they try again.
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11-18-2020, 06:55 PM | #9 |
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Roger that.
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11-18-2020, 07:00 PM | #10 |
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Done
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11-18-2020, 08:06 PM | #11 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
Kevin, these pictures might help in your search, the center strip is enclosed in a sealed plastic to protect it until I install it but gives you a good idea of what it should look like.
I have it on the front of my old grill shell to show you, hope this helps. Scott |
11-18-2020, 08:23 PM | #12 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
Here's mine.
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11-18-2020, 08:31 PM | #13 |
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Gary that sure is nice, I'm jealous The 38/39 front of the truck, I just love'm.
While your in a Kodak moment, would like to see your hood release under the bonnet and the mount atop the grill shell as I hope to fit mine next week. Scott |
11-18-2020, 09:10 PM | #14 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
Here you go. 1st pic is with latch open and in locked position. 2nd I pushed in the spring loaded plate and moved latch to closed position. 3rd is of grill top, mine had this simple bar? on the grill top. I've also seen a large stud on top of grill of these pickups. Hope this helps.
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11-18-2020, 10:52 PM | #15 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
Gary I have grille center trim envy. Beautiful truck!
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11-18-2020, 11:14 PM | #16 |
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11-19-2020, 06:33 AM | #17 |
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Thanks for posting the hood latch pictures Gary, have an extra slice of pumpkin pie next week
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11-19-2020, 09:19 AM | #18 |
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Finding one of these NOS or in excellent condition has slightly better odds than finding the ark of the covenant. I'm still looking for one for my '39 pickup.
Portlander, that piece you have is a thing of beauty. |
11-19-2020, 11:46 AM | #19 |
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Seth, how long have you been searching?
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11-19-2020, 04:57 PM | #20 |
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12-16-2020, 06:10 PM | #21 |
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Hmmm, I've been considering Not Using the outer trim ring and centre bar that came with my '39 Pickup.
I was going to list it in the want ad section after I finish my project - don't usually sell anything until it is all done. Not sure I want to sell just the centre strip??? What is the outer ring and the strip worth? |
12-16-2020, 06:34 PM | #22 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
Dave Turner (Turner Stainless) did a fantastic restoration of both my center and surround from pretty well beat up originals. He is early 80s, and I can share contact information if needed by email
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12-16-2020, 11:43 PM | #23 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
This is what I did on my pickup. I used a flexible plastic, stick on automotive trim. The V8 emblem is from a newer Ford Explorer. Not stock but it looks great so it works for me.
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12-17-2020, 03:41 PM | #25 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
So, this is what I have...
Bill, will the outer ring fit on your '38? |
12-17-2020, 04:00 PM | #26 |
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12-17-2020, 05:19 PM | #28 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
To the best of my knowledge, the outer trim rings for 38 and 39 pickups/trucks interchange. The center grill trim for 38 and 39 are not the same. The 39 center stainless is very difficult to find. I sold a NOS one to a person on Fordbarn for $300 several years back. I sold a NOS one on EBay that ended up going for a bit over $600. I sold a restored one on Ebay that also went for a bit over $600. I no longer have any extra 39 grill stainless. It took me several years to find the ones I had...I was told by a former Fordbarner that Drake was going to start reproducing them or I would not have sold the ones I had. To the best of my knowledge, Drake never made any.
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12-17-2020, 05:29 PM | #29 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
The '38 and '39 outer rims are the same. The centers of the two grills are totally different so the center trims do not interchange.
I have a '39 grill on my '38 truck and have trim for both '38 and '39 but mine like so many others are beat up. |
12-17-2020, 06:38 PM | #30 |
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12-17-2020, 06:51 PM | #31 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
Hi Bill,
Looks like you could use the outer trim ring (if you are interested) and Kevin could use the centre strip if he is interested. I am in need of some parts for my truck, maybe we could work something out. George |
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I think that looks great, and only the most knowledgeable Ford enthusiasts would be able to know it wasn't factory. You're my kind of guy!
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12-17-2020, 07:57 PM | #33 |
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Re: Question for ‘39 pickup experts
Kevin / Bill, I have pm'd both of you.
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