Help on name of part

[buildinga55]

I am looking at another 48 to build. It has a few parts missing. What is the name of the lower valance that fits behind the grill. It has the two ears that mount to the radiator frame. I don't think they make a reproduction.

[Zach B]

Are you talking about the radiator support? Or the part of the grill that went strait up and down?

[buildinga55]

The lower valance I guess you would call it that mounts to the bottom of the radiator support and bolts to the lower part of the inner fenders

[Zach B]

Sounds like the grill filler panel. Go to chevs of the 40s.com and they have that. I has a flat spot with a hole in it for hand starting your engine.

[Zach B]

Or it's the crossmember which if that's gone you have to find a new frame

[coralhead]

Lower grill panel....approx $150 from truck and car

[buildinga55]

That's it, lower Grill filler panel. Thank you. I do see you can buy them aftermarket. The truck I am looking at does not seem to have one. Hopefully I can find a used one, dont need a new one for this build.

Thanks all

[bill marcum]

Originally Posted by buildinga55

That's it, lower Grill filler panel. Thank you. I do see you can buy them aftermarket. The truck I am looking at does not seem to have one. Hopefully I can find a used one, dont need a new one for this build.

Thanks all

I need to know were you can buy lower grill panels. I have not seen them and need them for my 59 short bed . Any help will be appreciated. Bill Marcum

[gale]

Have you looked at LMC?

[oldcouple]

Originally Posted by bill marcum

I need to know were you can buy lower grill panels. I have not seen them and need them for my 59 short bed . Any help will be appreciated. Bill Marcum

,http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/full.aspx?Page=41

[bill marcum]

Originally Posted by oldcouple

,http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/full.aspx?Page=41

This is not the part that I am looking for, the parts I am looking for are the panels that are between the fender and the grill panel , one on each side of the grill panel. they set behind the grill turn and signals. I looked at the fenders for the 59 and it looks like it is part of the fender.