30 grille shell
 

I have a mid year 30 coupe with a 31 grille that I recently purchased and am looking for a quality replacement as the 31 shell doesnt match the ford maroon.I understand the repros dont fit well can someone suggest a source for a guality piece? Thank you in advance for the help and also for all the knowledge I have gained from using this forum its a great help.

Re: 30 grille shell
 

When I need something like this, my first call is to Bert's in Denver.

Re: 30 grille shell
 

31 repo shells don't fit at all.

Re: 30 grille shell
 

Thanks I will try Berts. My original 31 shell fits perfect but I need a 30 shell to be correct.

Re: 30 grille shell
 

Don't have his number on me but I bet someone else on here can list it. You want to call Doug Bruce in New York. He's the go to guy for Model A stainless pieces. All are restored originals and look better than new. An original restored radiator shell is probably going to be around $400-$500 but that's just what it cost. Anything Bert's has is probably still going to need to be restored by Doug.

Re: 30 grille shell
 

Thanks if anyone has that number please post it

Re: 30 grille shell
 

I think this is it,

1-607-849-3454 N.Y. TIME

Re: 30 grille shell
 

If that doesn't work, try Bill's Model A Acres in Watsontown,PA Lots of original A stuff.

Re: 30 grille shell
 

If you call him, he normally has beautiful cowl bands, bumper clamps, and restored original gas/radiator caps that go on so much better than reproduction.

Re: 30 grille shell
 

I have this as contact info,

Bill's Model Acres
Ford Farm RD 1 Box 283 8th St.
Watsontown, PA 17777 570-538-3200

Re: 30 grille shell
 

Thank you all I appreciate it

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Doug Bruce 1-607-849-3454 .N.Y...Doug has 1930 shells in all price range depending on what you are looking for [TOP SHOW to a really nice driver]. He might trade for the 1931 and $$ for a 1930. He stopped restoring shells a year ago do to health issues. When he finds someone willing to file the stainless steel for him then he might restore a shell for later sales.. you need to speak to him ...peter

Re: 30 grille shell
 

Yes thank you I did speak to doug bruce. Nice guy gonna get up to see him in a week or so .