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Old 10-16-2014, 03:29 PM   #1
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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.
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Old 10-16-2014, 07:10 PM   #2
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When I need something like this, my first call is to Bert's in Denver.
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Old 10-16-2014, 07:40 PM   #3
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31 repo shells don't fit at all.
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Old 10-16-2014, 10:12 PM   #4
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Thanks I will try Berts. My original 31 shell fits perfect but I need a 30 shell to be correct.
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Old 10-16-2014, 10:28 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 10-16-2014, 10:32 PM   #6
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Thanks if anyone has that number please post it
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Old 10-16-2014, 10:52 PM   #7
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I think this is it,

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Old 10-16-2014, 11:00 PM   #8
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If that doesn't work, try Bill's Model A Acres in Watsontown,PA Lots of original A stuff.
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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.
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If that doesn't work, try Bill's Model A Acres in Watsontown,PA Lots of original A stuff.
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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.
I have this as contact info,

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Old 10-17-2014, 03:08 AM   #11
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Thank you all I appreciate it
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Old 10-17-2014, 05:50 PM   #12
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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
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Old 10-17-2014, 06:19 PM   #13
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Yes thank you I did speak to doug bruce. Nice guy gonna get up to see him in a week or so .
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