Bill Bow	Stainless grill	#1
Just can't stay away Joined: 2014/10/7 13:48 Last Login : 2023/2/6 20:18 From Ocala, FL Group: Registered Users Posts: 94	Does anybody make stainless reproduction 1937 radiator grills? I just got back from the chrome shop after getting my heart restarted. bilbo Posted on: 2017/3/1 17:01
	Bilbo 1937 120C Sport Coupe Continuously snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

flackmaster	Re: Stainless grill	#2
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/12/13 0:29 Last Login : 2024/12/16 19:28 From Dallas, TX Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 2103	You went to the wrong chrome shop, or your grille needs a transplant. Pictures for comment. DAF Oh, and no repro anything. Posted on: 2017/3/1 17:11

Cli55er	Re: Stainless grill	#3
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2008/1/8 23:15 Last Login : 2024/12/15 1:53 From Fort Worth, TX Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 3656	packardinfo.com/xoops/html/uploads/newbb/72388_58b4a48d28084.jpg Posted on: 2017/3/1 17:16
	1937 Packard 138-CD Deluxe Touring Limousine Maroon/Black 1090-1021 [url=https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/registry/View.php?ID=232]1955 Packard

DrMorbius	Re: Stainless grill	#4
Home away from home Joined: 2010/12/19 16:58 Last Login : 8/27 16:11 From Lafayette, Indiana Group: Registered Users Posts: 436	Welcome to the world of rechroming. Kick in the gut, ain't it? Posted on: 2017/3/1 17:41

HH56	Re: Stainless grill	#5
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/4/20 19:54 Last Login : Yesterday 22:19 From Fresno CA Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 18883	Quote: bilbo wrote: Does anybody make stainless reproduction 1937 radiator grills? I just got back from the chrome shop after getting my heart restarted. bilbo If you want a real heart stopper get a price on rechroming the pot metal grills used after 51. Posted on: 2017/3/1 18:17
	Howard

flackmaster	Re: Stainless grill	#6
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/12/13 0:29 Last Login : 2024/12/16 19:28 From Dallas, TX Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 2103	OK, picture noted...grille does not look THAT bad... for the humor of the congregation, what was the chromer seeking? Posted on: 2017/3/1 19:18

fredkanter	Re: Stainless grill	#7
Home away from home Joined: 2016/6/28 15:05 Last Login : 2023/4/21 22:17 From Boonton NJ Group: Moderated Users Posts: 854	To Bilbo, Join the world of reality, get quotes and minimum volumes on reproducing the grille. Posted on: 2017/3/1 19:38

Bill Bow	Re: Stainless grill	#8
Just can't stay away Joined: 2014/10/7 13:48 Last Login : 2023/2/6 20:18 From Ocala, FL Group: Registered Users Posts: 94	I had the bumpers and bumper guards re chromed for about $1600.00. The price for the grill only was $2,000.00. I had hoped to stay somewhat close for the work but there are only 2 Chrome shops left in Florida that can do work of any size. bb Attach file:   (67.48 KB) Posted on: 2017/3/2 9:11
	Bilbo 1937 120C Sport Coupe Continuously snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

Randy Berger	Re: Stainless grill	#9
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2006/5/15 22:10 Last Login : 2020/10/12 6:10 From Irwin, Pa Group: BlockedUsers Posts: 3328	I sent my 56 grille to Potmetal Restoration in Florida. They broke the grille and did a lousy job. Posted on: 2017/3/2 10:44

Bill Bow	Re: Stainless grill	#10
Just can't stay away Joined: 2014/10/7 13:48 Last Login : 2023/2/6 20:18 From Ocala, FL Group: Registered Users Posts: 94	Well I got a second estimate from Tennessee. Wow! Grill is boxed up and going to the bargain first guy for $2K. bb Posted on: 2017/3/3 10:21
	Bilbo 1937 120C Sport Coupe Continuously snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.