Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
Posted by BigKev On 2023/11/16 10:20:14
When we found this 37 grille down in Nashville, it was dirty, tarnished, and missing one of the horizontal "twisty" strips.
Previously, I polished up the grille, and it came back wonderfully. But now it was time to make a new twisty strip. So, I used a piece of 1/16 x 3/4 aluminum flat stock that I cut down to 1/16 x 1/4 on a bandsaw. Then, I ground it down further to fit. So, about .06" x .20" was the final dimension. Then, I could slip it through the holes in the grille slats and easily bend the aluminum to match the original on the other side. The aluminum won't rust and is easily bent.
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Previously, I polished up the grille, and it came back wonderfully. But now it was time to make a new twisty strip. So, I used a piece of 1/16 x 3/4 aluminum flat stock that I cut down to 1/16 x 1/4 on a bandsaw. Then, I ground it down further to fit. So, about .06" x .20" was the final dimension. Then, I could slip it through the holes in the grille slats and easily bend the aluminum to match the original on the other side. The aluminum won't rust and is easily bent.
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