Customs Considering putting a '50 Buick grill in my '47 Ford

Looking for opinions on the "look" of the grill in the car, I have access to a nice grill and bumper but don't want to waste his time and mine. Not sure of the measurements of the grill and bumper compared to the front of the Ford. Any help would be appreciated . BigO

 

My car as it sits..

 

It makes it look like a miniature 46 buick to me. Its not that I don't like it its neat but it almost like the 2 cars are too similar. Its like it belongs too well too me.

 

Great car by the way

 

I saw the ***le of this thread and thought no way, but that is actually pretty cool. My only issue would be messing with a nice, running driving hot rod. Hate to take it off the road to do the grille and bodywork. Then, you might need to paint it, and it snowballs from there.

Nice car.

-Abone.

 

Thanks guys.

 

I like it, but once you do it you’ll have to figure out what to do with the rest of the car. Be a shame to get the front looking good and ignore the rear...

 

I've been thinking about different fenders on the rear like 48-49 Chevy to get rid of the odd meeting point of the body, fender and trunk other than just molding everything together like everybody does, plus lowering and skirts (Yes Skirts , I like'em).

 

47 Ford one of the best looking stock bodied cars around, with some minor changes - but, your ride - do what you please

 

for me, custom touches that look like they belong is what its all about and that looks great!! love it, as long as the fit is like that i vote yes

 

looks like a shark or something to me, neat car!

 

Other way here ,too much for the eye and confusing in a toothy sorta way.

 

I say no!! But then I'm not a custom guy so just ignore my comment...

 

I am with the last two I don't like it at all and I am a custom guy. I always think, when I see those Buick grill on cars other than Buicks, that it looks like somebody with their mouth hanging open with a dumb look on their face. Bubba Gump style.

 

I look at it like it gives it a heavy look on the front end to go with the low stance.

 

No, I'm looking for all comments, it's to help me decide which way i want go with the car. Thanks

 

I love it!! I say go for it. Then do something cool with the rear.

 

Hahaha, never thought of it that way , thanks.

 

IMO that is exactly what you don't want in a custom. Should flow from front to back not have a giant lump on the front.

 

I with the others leave the BIG grill with the lead sleds

 

I’m at no also, never been a fan of the 50 Buick grill.


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Thanks, this is the kind of thoughts I'm looking for.

 

Thanks. That helps a lot.

 

Thanks, you folks are helping me a lot.

 

Thanks , it seemed like a new and different look for a car that seems over looked in the custom world, that's why I'm looking for opinions.

 

I am not a custom guy at all...find many to way over the top. You have a functional hot rod right now but I really like the Buick grille in there if you can do it like your pictures. I would leave the rear fenders alone.

Pretty good foresight on your part.

 

Don't want it to come off looking like this....

 

You'll change your mind if you have to have that Buick front end rechromed. There might be less than one in a hundred custom '48's that I like.

 

This is the first time I've asked for opinions since I started building cars in the '70's. Thanks for the insight.

 

There might be a reason for that, and I'm beginning to see why. Thanks .