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11-23-2016, 01:53 PM
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Put my Grill together
I have had this thing boxed for so many years I decided it was time to break it open and put it together. As NOS parts go it isn't perfect and has wear but I can't just go buy one.
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11-23-2016, 02:18 PM
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11-23-2016, 02:30 PM
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11-23-2016, 02:33 PM
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11-23-2016, 02:42 PM
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11-23-2016, 02:54 PM
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11-23-2016, 03:22 PM
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11-23-2016, 04:39 PM
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I went through "the most original" thread and found these examples of original paint trucks with aluminum grills and black letters. |
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11-23-2016, 04:40 PM
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11-23-2016, 05:22 PM
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11-23-2016, 05:24 PM
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11-23-2016, 06:17 PM
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11-23-2016, 06:43 PM
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11-23-2016, 06:51 PM
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Re: Put my Grill together
Have to agree with Bruce here , 100% positive these trucks came off the assembly line with painted grille letters. Doubt you will ever see an NOS grille with painted letters. Its the finishing touch !! I think the problem with used grilles , especially aluminum , is people use steel wool back then or SOS pads to clean them , paint will come off quick that way.
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11-23-2016, 07:03 PM
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More pictures of original grille paint. The white lettered 1962 grille/truck has 900 miles
    
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11-23-2016, 09:38 PM
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Re: Put my Grill together
If anyone is interested,, I have a 66 aluminum grill that was sent to a polish shop 9mot my doing) and buffed to a slick shine. I just sold my 66 so have some door handles, and odd parts for it to get rid of. I can put up som epictures if someone is interested in it.
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11-24-2016, 11:05 AM
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Re: Put my Grill together
I guess I will have to add the black , I will fine line the letters and give it a quick satin coat, it will make it look better anyways.
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11-25-2016, 04:02 AM
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Re: Put my Grill together
Good to know Marv but that needs to be posted over in the Classified section.
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