The Ford Barn

Tim Ayers · 03-06-2017, 10:44 AM

As the title states, were the original grilled shells nickel or chrome plated? If nickel, who sells the most accurate reproduction piece? Don't think I'm going to find an original as I had hoped.

Tom Wesenberg · 03-06-2017, 11:14 AM

Originals were Nickel. Bert's might have a good original, or at least good enough to replate.
800-321-1931

JohnLaVoy · 03-06-2017, 05:11 PM

You might check with Arizona Model A they have lots of original stuff too. 480-782-0266

jm29henry · 03-06-2017, 06:59 PM

Berts sell good original already re nickeled

dean from bozeman · 03-06-2017, 10:00 PM

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jm29henry, your avatar is somewhat difficult to see because it, as most, is too small. However, I'd like to see that photo in black & white or sepia. Photoshopping the white walls black might make it seem like an era specific photo. Anyway, I do like the photo.

Tim Ayers, don't give up. There are original nickel plated shells out there. Believe there was one (may be a '29) at the Big 3 swap meet in San Diego a couple weeks ago. Bert's or Arizona Model A are the two best places to look. You might want to check Rufus Ranch in Brainerd, Minnesota. They have great stuff at reasonable prices, too.

03-06-2017, 10:44 AM	#1
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,181	'28 Grille shells- Where originals nickel or chrome plated? As the title states, were the original grilled shells nickel or chrome plated? If nickel, who sells the most accurate reproduction piece? Don't think I'm going to find an original as I had hoped.

03-06-2017, 11:14 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: '28 Grille shells- Where originals nickel or chrome plated? Originals were Nickel. Bert's might have a good original, or at least good enough to replate. 800-321-1931

03-06-2017, 05:11 PM	#3
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	Re: '28 Grille shells- Where originals nickel or chrome plated? You might check with Arizona Model A they have lots of original stuff too. 480-782-0266

03-06-2017, 06:59 PM	#4
jm29henry Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: michigan Posts: 1,126	Re: '28 Grille shells- Where originals nickel or chrome plated? Berts sell good original already re nickeled

03-06-2017, 10:00 PM	#5
dean from bozeman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 997	Re: '28 Grille shells- Where originals nickel or chrome plated? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) jm29henry, your avatar is somewhat difficult to see because it, as most, is too small. However, I'd like to see that photo in black & white or sepia. Photoshopping the white walls black might make it seem like an era specific photo. Anyway, I do like the photo. Tim Ayers, don't give up. There are original nickel plated shells out there. Believe there was one (may be a '29) at the Big 3 swap meet in San Diego a couple weeks ago. Bert's or Arizona Model A are the two best places to look. You might want to check Rufus Ranch in Brainerd, Minnesota. They have great stuff at reasonable prices, too.