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| | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 | I trying to find out if anyone knows where I can buy the panel that goes between grille and radiator apron/support. Chev's of the 40's wants $320.00 for the "kit", all I need is the lower splash shield. 53 3100 | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 | There are several people you can call to get one used, and I've seen a few on e-bay from time to time. Used I paid $50 for mine. I was quoted $75 plus shipping from Ken Neel in Ok (918)605-2248- He's got a yard full of these old trucks, and if he doesn't have it he'll know who can get it- like is buddy Tom Myers. The only reason I didn't go with him is that I found one locally. Check the swapmeet here from time to time people part out trucks and you can write them- Not too long ago I saw a bunch of stuff in your area- (washington state). Finally you could post in 'parts wanted' in the swap meet.
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'51 Chevy 1/2 ton w/'62 261, HEI, offy, fentons, dual carter/webbers, t-5 & 12 bolt posi
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 587 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 587 | Ken Neel is VERY proud of his parts, if you know what I mean.
But sometimes these splash shields are hard to find, as they rust out quite readily. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 | good luck on finding a good one,honestly took me yrs. so jump on one if you find a good one. as brian said they all pretty much rusted out and the metal where the braces go are generally tore out also..........dave
1949 Chevrolet 3100 "When this thing hits 88 miles an hour, you're going to see some serious sh%t." -Doc Brown
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 1 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 1 | Originally posted by NM51:
There are several people you can call to get one used, and I've seen a few on e-bay from time to time. Used I paid $50 for mine. I was quoted $75 plus shipping from Ken Neel in Ok (918)605-2248- He's got a yard full of these old trucks, and if he doesn't have it he'll know who can get it
Good luck! Steer clear of that Ken Neel guy from OK. He ripped me off on a parts trade a few months ago. Joy [ The swapmeet section moderator ].knows all about his antics. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 | They guy I got mine from locally was NM Service Station, they've got a webpage NMSERVICESTATION.com. Maybe they've got another one for you?
'51 Chevy 1/2 ton w/'62 261, HEI, offy, fentons, dual carter/webbers, t-5 & 12 bolt posi
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 299 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 299 | I believe I have one spare ,and it has virtually no damage.It just needs sanding and painting..That is the piece that still has a place for the crank start?I'd be willing to let it go for $50. or trade for something I need.
Lothar | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 23 | I'm missing this panel on my '51. Does anyone know if I should bother trying to replace it since I am going to be doing a Camaro clip swap? Can the original panel be made to fit?
If so, I'd be interested in the one available if not already spoken for... | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 | Personally, I'd look for the panel regarless of what clip you have under it. Together with the inner fenders and upper radiator pan the lower pan works like a funnel to get air directed into the radiator and every bit of cooling helps.
'51 Chevy 1/2 ton w/'62 261, HEI, offy, fentons, dual carter/webbers, t-5 & 12 bolt posi
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