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rmak · 02-26-2012, 10:09 AM

This is not a restoration question. Hope I don't get banned!

I'm looking at mounting a reproduction 32 grill and shell on my 29 "A" pre-war banger hot rod project. I messaged the guy selling 32 shells on ebay because he said he would help anyone mounting one of his on an A Model. But I got no answer.

My big questions are 1) would an unfilled 32 shell with a radiator cap allow me run my stock Model A radiator? Do the filler holes match up? and 2) Is there a way to mount the shell to insure that my hood is going to fit correctly.

I tried asking this question over on the HAMB, but my thread never got much of a response before it went into the netherworld.

Thanks in advance for any advice or directions to some info.

miss victoria · 02-26-2012, 10:19 AM

i have done this on 30-31 fords,dont think it will match up on 28-29 cars,

Kirby1374 · 02-26-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by miss victoria

i have done this on 30-31 fords,dont think it will match up on 28-29 cars,

Think if you trim up the sides of the shell so it sits lower that they work. Don't know for certain but heard talk of it before.

Ross/Kzoo · 02-26-2012, 11:08 AM

You might try Rootleib.

http://www.rootlieb.com/

V4F · 02-26-2012, 11:37 AM

ive been told it is alot of work !

Roadster62 · 02-26-2012, 11:48 AM

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The answer is yes, but there is a fair amount of trim work to do. Is your project full fendered or Hiboy?

rmak · 02-26-2012, 01:04 PM

It's a Highboy. I bought it without fenders.

Thanks everyone for the help.

02-26-2012, 10:09 AM	#1
rmak Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 114	'32 Grill Shell This is not a restoration question. Hope I don't get banned! I'm looking at mounting a reproduction 32 grill and shell on my 29 "A" pre-war banger hot rod project. I messaged the guy selling 32 shells on ebay because he said he would help anyone mounting one of his on an A Model. But I got no answer. My big questions are 1) would an unfilled 32 shell with a radiator cap allow me run my stock Model A radiator? Do the filler holes match up? and 2) Is there a way to mount the shell to insure that my hood is going to fit correctly. I tried asking this question over on the HAMB, but my thread never got much of a response before it went into the netherworld. Thanks in advance for any advice or directions to some info.

02-26-2012, 10:19 AM	#2
miss victoria Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 310	Re: '32 Grill Shell i have done this on 30-31 fords,dont think it will match up on 28-29 cars,

02-26-2012, 11:08 AM	#4
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: '32 Grill Shell You might try Rootleib. http://www.rootlieb.com/

02-26-2012, 11:37 AM	#5
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: '32 Grill Shell ive been told it is alot of work ! __________________ V4f

02-26-2012, 11:48 AM	#6
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: '32 Grill Shell Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The answer is yes, but there is a fair amount of trim work to do. Is your project full fendered or Hiboy? __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

02-26-2012, 01:04 PM	#7
rmak Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 114	Re: '32 Grill Shell It's a Highboy. I bought it without fenders. Thanks everyone for the help.