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MuskegonFlatheadFan · 10-27-2023, 01:50 PM

Sharing my "new to me" 35 3-window. I do have a question on the deluxe grill. Was the whole thing chrome, or just the surround? I have seen them both ways. Mine is red, but was wondering if it was always painted, or just painted over the chrome. I really like the full chrome versions better.

TJ · 10-27-2023, 02:47 PM

Nice 3 window. As I recall the deluxe grille was all chrome, but grill bars we only polished on the front side. All grilles used the stainless trim pieces.

petehoovie · 10-27-2023, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MuskegonFlatheadFan

Sharing my "new to me" 35 3-window. I do have a question on the deluxe grill. Was the whole thing chrome, or just the surround? I have seen them both ways. Mine is red, but was wondering if it was always painted, or just painted over the chrome. I really like the full chrome versions better.

DavidG · 10-27-2023, 05:54 PM

As Tom indicated, only the raised section of the perimeter and the leading edge of the grille bars were originally polished after dull nickel plating. The satin appearance of the unpolished portions was maintained with the subsequent chrome plating.

oldbugger · 10-27-2023, 09:32 PM

Good to see another 35 in the area

alanwoodieman · 10-27-2023, 09:39 PM

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share some more pictures and how it is equipped

Lanny · 10-27-2023, 09:50 PM

Very nice looking '35 three window. Also, it would be nice to see
some pictures of the black, (appears to be a '40) coupe.

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ndnchf · 10-28-2023, 03:55 AM

The grill of my '35 Fordor Deluxe Touring Car.

38 coupe · 10-28-2023, 09:05 AM

From the factory the Deluxe models had a full chrome grill with polishing as described above. The standard cars got painted grills with the stainless being the only bright metal on the grill. Over the decades grill swapping has happened so you now see painted and chrome grills on both Deluxe and Standard cars.

petehoovie · 10-28-2023, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ndnchf

The grill of my '35 Fordor Deluxe Touring Car.

MuskegonFlatheadFan · 10-28-2023, 11:04 AM

Thanks for the replies. With that info I will see if there is actually chrome under that red paint. Worse thing that happens is it gets repainted. And probably a different color. Also here are a few picts of my other cars, my 40 deluxe coupe and my 47 custom Fordor. Which was originally in Florida, via Califorinia. Just in case anyone knows any history of the car.

petehoovie · 10-28-2023, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MuskegonFlatheadFan

Thanks for the replies. With that info I will see if there is actually chrome under that red paint. Worse thing that happens is it gets repainted. And probably a different color. Also here are a few picts of my other cars, my 40 deluxe coupe and my 47 custom Fordor. Which was originally in Florida, via Califorinia. Just in case anyone knows any history of the car.

10-27-2023, 02:47 PM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,082	Re: 35 3-window Nice 3 window. As I recall the deluxe grille was all chrome, but grill bars we only polished on the front side. All grilles used the stainless trim pieces.

10-27-2023, 05:54 PM	#4
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,130	Re: 35 3-window As Tom indicated, only the raised section of the perimeter and the leading edge of the grille bars were originally polished after dull nickel plating. The satin appearance of the unpolished portions was maintained with the subsequent chrome plating.

10-27-2023, 09:32 PM	#5
oldbugger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Holland Mi Posts: 649	Re: 35 3-window Good to see another 35 in the area

10-27-2023, 09:39 PM	#6
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,986	Re: 35 3-window Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) share some more pictures and how it is equipped

10-27-2023, 09:50 PM	#7
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,418	Re: 35 3-window Very nice looking '35 three window. Also, it would be nice to see some pictures of the black, (appears to be a '40) coupe. . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN What I GOT DONE TODAY... I put my rear-end in the recliner, and now I'm going to rest up & watch TV. Last edited by Lanny; 10-28-2023 at 12:32 PM.

10-28-2023, 09:05 AM	#9
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,701	Re: 35 3-window From the factory the Deluxe models had a full chrome grill with polishing as described above. The standard cars got painted grills with the stainless being the only bright metal on the grill. Over the decades grill swapping has happened so you now see painted and chrome grills on both Deluxe and Standard cars.