Late Australian 1937 Fords got an updated Grille

[mercman from oz]

Tub1, Here are the pictures of my 1936 Ford Phaeton, as purchased back in 1970.

[tub1]

wow nice car, I assume you still have it

[mercman from oz]

Here is another picture of that 1937 Ford Sedan. My Aunt bought it when her dad, my Grandfather purchased a new 1946 Ford Deluxe Sedan. This picture shows my Aunt with her 1937 Ford on an outing with the girls in her Sunday School class. While this 37 Ford Sedan was a Deluxe model, as evidenced by the Chrome Trim on the Running Boards, it lacks a passenger side Tail-Light.

[marshall k]

General thoughts: to dress up a std grille with the strips use door edge guards. Fit the guards to the grille bars, cover the ends if possible with the side and center grille trim. Have not tried yet, but thinking it might work?

[mercman from oz]

Attached are two pictures of the updated Australian 1937 Ford Touring Sedans. As you can see, both models came with body coloured Grilles, however, only the Deluxe had the extra Chrome Strips added. I don't know why Ford Australia updated these 37 Fords partway through the model year, as USA never adopted this feature? Maybe it was cost, as paint would have been cheaper than chrome plating? There is no-one left now who would know the real answer.

[mercman from oz]

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Here is yet another late Australian 1937 Ford with the updated Painted Grille with added Chrome Strips. This one was on display at the All American Car Show in Sydney. These updated Grilles certainly make 1937 Fords look good. Another bonus is that you don't have to spend big money Chrome Plating your Grille, just clean it up and paint it body colour. I can't believe that Ford of USA never offered them?

[purpleaa]

Hi I am looking for an original 1937 ford grill in good condition please contact me if you can help.
Garry.