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01-27-2021, 08:44 AM | #1 |
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1935 coupe Grill removal
Hello all, I am getting psyched up to yank the engine out of my 5 window.
It is a street rod, with really nice paint. I already got the hood off ( me and 2 other fellas) now it's time to remove the grill. Any suggestions? should I loosen up the fenders a bit, and the inner fender liners, to help the grill slide out? My last 35 was a 3 W project, so removing the grill and radiator I wasn't very concerned about paint. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks |
01-27-2021, 09:01 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1935 coupe Grill removal
Just in my limited assembly of our 35's, I wouldn't think that you wouldn't need to loosen it ALL, I would think that since the grill is bolted up and lines up nicely I would want to keep as much as I could clamped down and solid so that it all lines up like it is now, hopefully!!! I would also think IF you need a "little" persuasion of the inner fender panel, and front of the fender...I would think IF you have a nylon trim pr bar you could use it to "move" what you need without scratching the paint. JMO
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01-27-2021, 10:23 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1935 coupe Grill removal
My mentor, JM35, figured that the grill might not really need to come out. Even then getting it lined up with the fenders involved creative language.
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01-27-2021, 12:38 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1935 coupe Grill removal
I have removed/fitted an engine in my 35 without removing the grill....however, it is easier in the long run to remove it. [much less nerve-wracking]. When you go to refit the grill, install it from above; as it tapers toward the bottom, you'll find it easily slides into place from above.
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01-27-2021, 08:36 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1935 coupe Grill removal
Jeff, it's about time we start ripping that '35 apart again....its been awhile
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01-28-2021, 08:23 AM | #6 |
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I will try to post some photos of our progress. Thanks for the advice so far |
11-15-2023, 02:06 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1935 coupe Grill removal
I am planning to remove just my grill. (for clean-up) Will the radiator need to be removed?
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11-15-2023, 02:33 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1935 coupe Grill removal
No it won't
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11-15-2023, 03:15 PM | #9 |
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