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01-31-2015, 09:40 PM | #1 |
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1932 Grill Shell bezel fit
Wanted to test fit a Vintique grill shell bezel on an original rad shell today. Cap hole isn't concentric with the hole in the shell and the holes are out by almost 3/16. Anybody else experience this? Does Drakes fit original shells better?
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02-01-2015, 07:00 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1932 Grill Shell bezel fit
The Drake bezel may fit better, but the operative word is "may". I've found that there is a fair amount of variation in the contours of original radiator shells with the result that NOS bezels fit some best, while the Drake versions fit others better than NOS and in at least one case, the Vintique version fit best. On average, the Drake bezel is the better bet between the two different reproductions.
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02-01-2015, 07:22 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1932 Grill Shell bezel fit
Variances in the stampings on the Vintique grille shell top opening are common. I've had one that was off about a 1/4 inch to the right and others that were centered, suggests that the top stamping is a secondary operation. Still they are what's available so until something better comes along? I agree the Drake Bezel is a better fit.
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02-01-2015, 11:13 AM | #4 |
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Re: 1932 Grill Shell bezel fit
I've found that most Vintique reproduction parts look beautiful until one goes to install them and they find the part does not fit so good. Almost always.
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02-01-2015, 11:32 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1932 Grill Shell bezel fit
My experience has been that only original used (re-plated & old plating) or NOS fit original shells without any added body filler on the shell.
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02-02-2015, 08:29 PM | #6 |
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Re: 1932 Grill Shell bezel fit
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