Desoto Grill Tooth Question

Does anyone know if the 1951 or 52 Desoto grille teeth are the exact same size as the
center grille tooth of a 1953 Desoto? I have a 1953 center tooth but I don't have the '51 or '52 teeth to compare. Thanks, jim

 

The 52 center tooth is the same as the 53. The center 5 teeth are all the same for 52 and 53

 

Jim,
I own one of each and I can check for you the next time I go to the shop. I should be out there next Wednesday.
Let me know by a PM.

Fred

 

Oh great! In the time it took me to two finger type my message Grizlyrr answered the question. You wipper snappers!!! Get off my lawn!

 

Hi Jim, I'm in the final stages of tooling the last two teeth for the Desoto grille. I can manufacture whichever teeth you need. Your post stated you want 6 more center teeth. I can supply them polished or unpolished. The teeth I am manufacturing are made out of 3003 aluminum flatsheet. They are hammerformed and then pressed. The mounting lugs are welded in, and there is a center seam which is also welded.
Since these teeth are made from flatsheet not cast, there are no flaws in the casting, and are polishable as an option to chroming. I am currently not offering a mounting pan, but I am considering that option as a kustom gravel pan to match your bumper profile.
My first set of 11 teeth should be done end of next week, when I will take pictures.

PM me if you have further interest

Dan Stevens
dba, Steelsmith

 

I am very interested in seeing what you have made for this replacement!!
I am looking for the complete set of 11 teeth.

Thank you Lew
hdchino@aol.com

 

Awake...awake I say, from your 5 year slumber.....lol

 

Hahaha I'm awake now I just seen his post date lol
I am knida new to this.
Do you know of anyone remaking the Desoto Teeth?