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Old 03-30-2024, 12:15 PM   #6
40larry
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Default Re: Question about Grille 1940 Standard / 1940-41 Pickup

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Originally Posted by Karl Wescott View Post
I have the remnants of two grilles. What is interesting is that the center horizontal spacer "bar" ("support") is of distinctly different construction between the two grilles. One grille has a sheetmetal component, the other is cast integral with the vertical bars.


Any ideas if this is an early/late thing, different manufacturer thing, aftermarket thing?

I had an early 40 Standard with the sheet metal style center grille. I think they are rare as Bob Drake wanted to buy it or trade it for one of his cast centers. 40larry


My early car also had side grilles like those in your pictures. I would bet these are all very early Ford genuine Ford parts.

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