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| | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 89 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2006 Posts: 89 | The grill on my 1947 was pretty much toast, due to rust and being hit years ago, so I decided to replace it. I can't afford a new grill, so decided to fab my own. An Amish neighbor and I put this together fairly quick. It's not COMPLETELY done, but getting close. I know that some of you "originality" guys will hate it, but wanted opinions anyway! Not sure how to post photos, so hope this works! Here is another link to MAYBE get to the photo.... http://www.yesterdaystruck.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=trforum&th=40754[img]http://www.yesterdaystruck.com/cgi-bin/trphoto_pic.cgi?pic=http;//www.yesterdaystruck.com/trphotos/a5166.jpg&firstrec=1&lastrec=15&Parameter=&w=trphotos[/img]
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Nice looking grill - impressive care/skill. | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,715 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,715 | When I read the title of the post, I was hesitant to open the picture ... but golly, that's looking pretty darn good. Having a Plain Community welder/fabricator as a neighbor certainly has its benefits, doesn't it? 
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 773 Former BMW Rider | | Former BMW Rider Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 773 | I'm impressed, that's cool. Nice work!  Be sure to post some pics after you've installed it. Thanks for sharing! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,361 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,361 | Great work and initiative. You may need to make more for those less skilled in metal working.
RonR
1951 3600 with Clark flatbed, T5, 4.10 rear
1970 340 Duster
1990 5.0 V8 Miata (1990 Mustang Gt Drivetrain)
1964 CJ5
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,122 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,122 | Looks really good to me and I am one of the guys that prefers original, but usually appreciates and admires the skills and patience needed to do it another way. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001 | I like it! It's got that "commercial" look to it. Very nice!
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | "Necessity is the mother of invention.", someone famous said that! You rock man! 
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,272 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,272 | Your outside of the box approach has got me thinking about making one out of western red cedar. It is light weight, has even grain and is extremely rot resistant, and with skill, can be whittled to match the shape of an original steel one.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 | I think it looks pretty nice. I'll be anxious to see it after it's been put on the truck. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | I don’t think that one will dent easily! Nice work. It looks like an AD grille on steroids! | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 89 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2006 Posts: 89 | Thanks for the comments, guys! I still have a few things to do on the grill...and....I still have a LOT to do on the truck before I can install it - the least of which is new (or BETTER) fenders first. The ones I have are rusted out in the back (where the running boards attach), and there are "farmer patches" around the wheel wells, along with LOTS of bondo in them... Anyone got a set for sale? LOL! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Place a Parts Wanted ad in the Swap Meet. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | First or second series '47?
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 89 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2006 Posts: 89 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 773 Former BMW Rider | | Former BMW Rider Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 773 | Dachshund,
I'm just checking in to see how your shop-built grille worked for you. Please give us an update with pictures.
Thanks, | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,966 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,966 | Looks great. Good craftsmanship. It will look really good when installed.
Professional Novice
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 89 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2006 Posts: 89 | Haven't been able to install it yet, but the mock-up I did looked pretty good! Having problems with my "swiss cheese" cab, so it will probably be awhile before I can get everything installed. THEN, my computer died, so I am sneaking time on my wife's for awhile..... | | |
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