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1952-59 Ford new grill !!!!!!!

Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by mr. h, Mar 17, 2012.

  1. mr. h
    Joined: Jul 24, 2007
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    so ive always wated to do something different with my grill. so i found 5 51 ford truck teeth and modified them to fit my stock grill bar. what do you think?
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  2. chopd top
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    from Florida

    I like it!! I think it works well.
     
  3. jratz1966
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    I like it.never seen it done before,good job.
     
  4. the-stig
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    I don't like them on the F1's, but they look good on your car. Good job.
     
  5. bigbren
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    That's awesome!
     
  6. Retro Jim
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    I like the way it turned out !

    Jim
     
  7. 1956Ford
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    :cool:If grills could talk. Growl!
     
  8. JeffB2
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    from Phoenix,AZ

    Good thinking! nice touch and original with out a doubt.
     
  9. whitenred55
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    Cool, with the cost of tubular grills, a little inginuity goes a long way
     
  10. Michu
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    from Germany

    Looks very good!
     
  11. dwaynerz
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    that looks cool.
     
  12. mr. h
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    thanks everyone, its my first metal working experience. i was going to paint it but im re thinking that. i may actually try and the the metal straight enough to chrome it.
     
  13. Dutchoven
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    Dig it!! Very cool, and diffrent!!
     
  14. firerod63
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    I think it looks bad ***! Pardon my English...
     
  15. Rayj53
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  16. skoh73
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    I think I'm diggin' it. Do you have any pics zoomed out so we can get some perspective?
     
  17. JeffB2
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    from Phoenix,AZ

    Scott,could you photoshop it in chrome and post it? Just for fun wonder what it would look like in satin black with the teeth floating? Since chrome is $$$ powercoat might be an option.
     
  18. mr. h
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    Here is a shot of it cleaned up and in the car. sorry it took so long to post.
     
  19. carnut341
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    What I like most is that its different and still looks good!
     
  20. uglysteve
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    looks awesome! i really dig it.
     
  21. pdloxford
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    cool you nailed it !!!!!
     
  22. chopd top
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    from Florida

    It cleaned up nicely!
     
  23. mr. h
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    its still just in bare metal for now, soaked in rust inhibitor. thanks for the compliments guys.
     
  24. JeffB2
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    from Phoenix,AZ

    Turned out great!
     
  25. slackcat
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  26. bigshawn
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    Thats the coolest grille I have seen in a loooooong time. You should market those and sell them . I will be first in line
     
  27. parklane
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    Well, I gotta say that when the first pic came up , my thought was WTF :eek:, but after seeing it from a distance in the car, I'll eat my words. P*** the salt please. :D:D
     
  28. vein
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    new, fresh idea, very 50's period correct!
     

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