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| | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 86 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 86 | In a 1953 1/2 ton, there is a sloping metal pan that connects to the frame under the radiator and comes forward to the bottom of the grille. I cannot find it in anyone's catalogue (ours is in not the best shape), but I also do not know what to call it. It looks like a baffle of some kind; I do know that it is not the "bumper apron," though. Maybe I could find it if I knew what to call it. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,438 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,438 |
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | I'm not sure about the 53 but it's probably the lower radiator baffle. I'm not sure when Chevy stopped using that piece but your description fits the lower baffle in my 38.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 627 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 627 | The bumper filler panel or valance is often called a splash shield or splash pan. The panels that cover the gap between your runningboards and bedsides are called aprons.
The other shield(s) I think you may be talking about is called a stone shield. If your 53 is like my 50 GMC there are 3 of them, with the "sloped" panels on the ends and a more rectangular panel in the center. I've never seen them in a catalog, on ebay, or anywhere else.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 | If the 'pan' you are talking about goes between the fenders, behind the grill and at the bottom of the radiator, it is the 'radiator pan' or 'radiator valance' or 'radiator pan valance' or 'lower radiator shroud'. I think 'radiator pan' is the most common name.
With the grill off you can see that one of its purposes is to funnel the air into the radiator as well as keep the lower part of the front fenders together.
There is a thread on where to find one here somewhere. Try searcing 'radiator pan' or 'radiator valance.'
Someone put '54 fenders and grill on my '51 pick-up and I wanted to put it back to stock so I had to find that same piece. I've noticed a few on e-bay from time to time. They are out there, but only used or NOS, no re-pop.
I suggest posting in the 'parts wanted' forum.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 | I bought one years ago from jim carter . He carries new and used parts.You might want to post in the parts wanted section.I'm sure someone will have it.Good luck with your truck.
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