| RAK402 | -- 02-27-2022 @ 10:34 AM |
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I have what I believe to be a correct and original grill on my 1940 Deluxe Fordor. Is it better to have this re-plated or to replace it with a repro? Some people have told me that the originals cannot be re-plated properly (this doesn't make sense to me). I would prefer to keep the original grill, if possible.
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| kubes40 | -- 02-27-2022 @ 12:56 PM |
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I've had a number of these replated with excellent results. I would advise you to utilize a plater that does quality work regardless of price. Cheap plating typically means "so-so" results at best. Also, I do not believe you will be able to source a repro grille. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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| trjford8 | -- 02-28-2022 @ 8:25 AM |
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On e-Bay the Early Ford Store has a new one for sale for $675. I believe it's made by Vintique. I suspect a good chrome shop will want at least that much to chrome your original. I used a Vintique grille years ago in a '40 deluxe and it was not a bad fit and looked fine for a driver type '40.
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| RAK402 | -- 03-09-2022 @ 1:10 PM |
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Thank you both for the great information!
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