31 Grill Shell

[RobertB]

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

[Mike V. Florida]

That is not an A grill shell.

[Bob C]

here's the picture.

[RobertB]

I know it's not stock, but is it something a hot rodder made up, or was it a period accessory?

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Well, I think it looks quite classy, even though I have a one sided HEADACHE!
Bill W.

[1931 flamingo]

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Yowzires ! ! ! I'll take the grill shell, hood, headlights and horns, and the wheels. NICE JMO
Paul in CT

[Ross/Kzoo]

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.

[Tiny]

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.

[700rpm]

Looks like a poor man's Doozy.

[Tudortomnz]

As Tiny says, shell looks to be from a '32 Chrysler which makes it look very classy.

[Tom Wesenberg]

The wiper blade doesn't quite fit the windshield.

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by RobertB

I know it's not stock, but is it something a hot rodder made up, or was it a period accessory?

Modern assembly from different car parts.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

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.

[QGolden]

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.

[Brother Hesekiel]

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.

[MikeK]

Yep, definitely.

Not being a Muppet frog, I'll take a pass.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

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.

And I passed up a pair of Woods lights at an antique shop in S.D. about 25 years ago for $200 because I thought they were just TOO ugly.

[WTSHNN]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

And I passed up a pair of Woods lights at an antique shop in S.D. about 25 years ago for $200 because I thought they were just TOO ugly.

There's some history on them...

http://www.hemmings.com/hmn/stories/...feature20.html

-Tim

[RobertB]

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

[smuff168]

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