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62pan · 01-01-2014, 01:12 PM

The 32 grill shell I bought didn't come with any welting. I purchased some from Mac's but am unsure how to mount. I did a search and found out how to mount the upper and lower clips but after I get it on do I use the bolts that hold the shell to the radiator to also hold it against the shell? Seems if you don't its not very secure. Thanks Ken

deuce_roadster · 01-01-2014, 01:44 PM

If you put the hooks on so the lacing is real tight you will have no problems. The hood will hold it in against the shell. If you are concerned you could use some black 3M weather strip adhesive but it is not necessary. I am only running hood tops and the hooks hold the lacing just fine.

DICK SPADARO · 01-01-2014, 02:48 PM

The procedure is to first size the cowl or grille lace before installing it. The lace is to have tension on it so that it is tight to the shell. That means that it is cut just a touch short and then stretched to engage the clips. The grille shell is first attached to the radiator via the 4 flat head machine screws then the grille lace is installed top clip first with a slight closed bend and stretched to clip in the corresponding slot in the lower portion of the grille shell. At that time the clip is then closed slightly to remain in place.

62pan · 01-01-2014, 06:08 PM

Thanks, another thing done on the list.

firerod · 03-04-2014, 09:39 PM

I am looking at the lacing in the C&G and Drake catalogs, there is a big price difference between the two. Anyone know if it is the same brand?

Krylon32 · 03-04-2014, 09:51 PM

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Another tip is I leave a little extra past the end of the hooks. When I get the hooks riveted I cut off the extra length with a sharp razor blade and put a dab of Elmer's glue on the freshly cut end. Stops it from fuzzing out and when it drys it disappears.

woodiewagon46 · 03-05-2014, 06:23 PM

If you are not going to put your car thru fine point judging you can do what I did. I put a small piece of shrink tubing on the ends to keep them neat.

Joe31 · 03-07-2014, 12:33 PM

I used black cloth electrical tape, wrap once or twice on ends, put seam on back so you dont see it . Mine faded brown you hardly notice it.

Tim Ayers · 03-07-2014, 01:27 PM

I've found that were is two types of lacing out there. The Vintque stuff is circular and then there is the "more correct" type is flatter and sits on the shell a little nicer.

I'll try to dig up where I got the "more correct" stuff from.

01-01-2014, 01:12 PM	#1
62pan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middletown Pa Posts: 391	32 grill shell welting The 32 grill shell I bought didn't come with any welting. I purchased some from Mac's but am unsure how to mount. I did a search and found out how to mount the upper and lower clips but after I get it on do I use the bolts that hold the shell to the radiator to also hold it against the shell? Seems if you don't its not very secure. Thanks Ken

01-01-2014, 01:44 PM	#2
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: 32 grill shell welting If you put the hooks on so the lacing is real tight you will have no problems. The hood will hold it in against the shell. If you are concerned you could use some black 3M weather strip adhesive but it is not necessary. I am only running hood tops and the hooks hold the lacing just fine.

01-01-2014, 02:48 PM	#3
DICK SPADARO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Altamont, NY Posts: 1,004	Re: 32 grill shell welting The procedure is to first size the cowl or grille lace before installing it. The lace is to have tension on it so that it is tight to the shell. That means that it is cut just a touch short and then stretched to engage the clips. The grille shell is first attached to the radiator via the 4 flat head machine screws then the grille lace is installed top clip first with a slight closed bend and stretched to clip in the corresponding slot in the lower portion of the grille shell. At that time the clip is then closed slightly to remain in place. __________________ dickspadaro.com

01-01-2014, 06:08 PM	#4
62pan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middletown Pa Posts: 391	Re: 32 grill shell welting Thanks, another thing done on the list.

03-04-2014, 09:39 PM	#5
firerod Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 413	Re: 32 grill shell welting I am looking at the lacing in the C&G and Drake catalogs, there is a big price difference between the two. Anyone know if it is the same brand?

03-04-2014, 09:51 PM	#6
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,482	Re: 32 grill shell welting Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Another tip is I leave a little extra past the end of the hooks. When I get the hooks riveted I cut off the extra length with a sharp razor blade and put a dab of Elmer's glue on the freshly cut end. Stops it from fuzzing out and when it drys it disappears.

03-05-2014, 06:23 PM	#7
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: 32 grill shell welting If you are not going to put your car thru fine point judging you can do what I did. I put a small piece of shrink tubing on the ends to keep them neat.

03-07-2014, 12:33 PM	#8
Joe31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Port Jervis/Greenville Posts: 208	Re: 32 grill shell welting I used black cloth electrical tape, wrap once or twice on ends, put seam on back so you dont see it . Mine faded brown you hardly notice it.

03-07-2014, 01:27 PM	#9
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: 32 grill shell welting I've found that were is two types of lacing out there. The Vintque stuff is circular and then there is the "more correct" type is flatter and sits on the shell a little nicer. I'll try to dig up where I got the "more correct" stuff from.