32 grille inserts - who sells good or bad?

I am in the market for a decent 32 grille insert. Are there good and bad brands? What is your experience? I would like a raw style so I can paint it but it seems stainless is cheaper?????

 

Here you go boss.

http://riley-auto.com/

You can also PM him. He's on the HAMB, username: VAPHEAD

 

I see, look good but $395??? Do you think the ones I see on epay for $178 are junk???

 

yes !! gearhead industries are ****, they fill the hole ,however.... if you are not concerned about fit finish buy one , oh btw they are ***holes too!

 

This is definately one of those instances were you get what you pay for. I got the non USA made one on accident... what a piece of ****!.. and I paid $225! Then I purchased the one USA made one for $400 it's perfect. Your better off paying more the first time. If you dont care I'll sell you the cheap one I still have for $150.

 

I doubt they're the same quality. As with any other situation, you get what you pay for. I trust Eric (VAPHEAD). I haven't met him in person yet, but I've bought parts from him and he treats you great, and he is actually a good bargain on what he sells. I don't trust autoaccesories4u4less. My suggestion is join the alliance and buy from riley. On that insert, you'll save almost your alliance membership. Good luck.

 

The one from Dale's Manufacturing is the one to have.

 

i agree....you want one made by them , regardless of who is selling it

 

FYI, the Brookville's from 2001 were [not sure if still] made by Dale's. Fit is right on.

 

I have the Vintiqe fully polished Stainless ones for $285- or can order the Dale's for $395- (can probably work on the shipping for you if you ask). Thanks Jim

 

Dales is on the money, China made is a piece of ****. Done'm both-no comparison!

 

Dales did not fit in a brookville shell perfect either. I was told they were the best also. I got the cheaper ebay one for 200 prior to getting the Dales one and it also did not fit period. I give up on guessing, Now I know why a original is worth so much

 

Dale's is awesome sure'nuf.

 

I also have one from Dales. It fit a brookville shell with no problem, looks good fits right, I also had one of the cheaper ones they dont fit right without some major work. Spend the extra money and get a good one the first time. You get what you pay for.

 

Also have a 2001 "Brookville". It does fit the Brookville grille shell, but not perfectly. The center peak is off by 3/8" or so compared to the shell.
Now I noticed the grill bars are staring to develop some rust - always thought those were supposed to be stainless. The surround seems to be stainless as it is still ok.

 

Who sells just the teeth? I have the surround.

 

Vintage ford I think is what they are called the old Obsolete have them $1.95 a piece.