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3739ford · 12-22-2019, 05:29 PM

Are they a way to repair this chrome piece at home without sending it off.

TJ · 12-22-2019, 05:42 PM

That trim is stainless steel and thin. Unless you can weld stainless it needs to be sent out to a real talented welder.

Kube · 12-22-2019, 08:12 PM

TJ is 100% correct. I have repaired worse but again, as TJ had advised, unless you really know your stuff, send it to a professional.

Jack E/NJ · 12-22-2019, 08:16 PM

It's just trim that can be made nearly invisible with a bit of JBWeld, maybe an extra screw or two, and aluminum furnace tape at home. Unless of course you're fussier than I am. 8^) Jack E/NJ

Newc · 12-22-2019, 08:16 PM

Hi; It looks like the door seal retainer at the bottom of a '39 sill.??? I have the pair for a 4 dr rear doors. for sale CHEAPPPP Newc

40cpe · 12-22-2019, 08:35 PM

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I thought it is a truck grill.

FlatheadTed · 12-22-2019, 09:04 PM

39 Grill trim bottom ? ,If it is Remove it and with a 1/2 head carriage bolt in the vice tap it down over that as a anvil so the end s meet nice, drill a couple fresh screw holes underneath ,then get some stainless steel and cut and shape two caps like on the garnish on a 37 to 39 windshield just above the dash .Tap it around a 1/2 bolt in the vice to shape them ,make a hook at the top with a tail on it that you can drill n screw underneath at the bottom .make one for the other side so they match and polish it all ,This is not a professional. repair but might get you out of a hole ,otherwise follow all the good previous advice .Ted

3739ford · 12-22-2019, 09:08 PM

It is on top of a 39 pickup grille and very visible. I seen it tonight as I was getting the splash guard down. I would like to try something to tone it down.

FlatheadTed · 12-22-2019, 09:18 PM

.can you rotate so the tops down or Might have to be Jacks furnish tape .

itsa52 · 12-22-2019, 10:07 PM

I have had excellent results from these guys http://www.microweldamerica.com/

Branded · 12-23-2019, 08:54 AM

Find a person that is proficient at tig welding thin stainless. This would be easy for a good welder to repair.

12-22-2019, 05:42 PM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,029	Re: Chrome repair That trim is stainless steel and thin. Unless you can weld stainless it needs to be sent out to a real talented welder.

12-22-2019, 08:12 PM	#3
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,990	Re: Chrome repair TJ is 100% correct. I have repaired worse but again, as TJ had advised, unless you really know your stuff, send it to a professional. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

12-22-2019, 08:16 PM	#4
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: Chrome repair It's just trim that can be made nearly invisible with a bit of JBWeld, maybe an extra screw or two, and aluminum furnace tape at home. Unless of course you're fussier than I am. 8^) Jack E/NJ

12-22-2019, 08:16 PM	#5
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,482	Re: Chrome repair Hi; It looks like the door seal retainer at the bottom of a '39 sill.??? I have the pair for a 4 dr rear doors. for sale CHEAPPPP Newc

12-22-2019, 08:35 PM	#6
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Chrome repair Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I thought it is a truck grill.

12-22-2019, 09:04 PM	#7
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,700	Re: Chrome repair 39 Grill trim bottom ? ,If it is Remove it and with a 1/2 head carriage bolt in the vice tap it down over that as a anvil so the end s meet nice, drill a couple fresh screw holes underneath ,then get some stainless steel and cut and shape two caps like on the garnish on a 37 to 39 windshield just above the dash .Tap it around a 1/2 bolt in the vice to shape them ,make a hook at the top with a tail on it that you can drill n screw underneath at the bottom .make one for the other side so they match and polish it all ,This is not a professional. repair but might get you out of a hole ,otherwise follow all the good previous advice .Ted __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

12-22-2019, 09:08 PM	#8
3739ford Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 325	Re: Chrome repair It is on top of a 39 pickup grille and very visible. I seen it tonight as I was getting the splash guard down. I would like to try something to tone it down.

12-22-2019, 09:18 PM	#9
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,700	Re: Chrome repair .can you rotate so the tops down or Might have to be Jacks furnish tape . __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

12-22-2019, 10:07 PM	#10
itsa52 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 603	Re: Chrome repair I have had excellent results from these guys http://www.microweldamerica.com/

12-23-2019, 08:54 AM	#11
Branded Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Yorkville Indiana Posts: 396	Re: Chrome repair Find a person that is proficient at tig welding thin stainless. This would be easy for a good welder to repair.