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Hot Rods 32 Ford grill trim

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by lcfman, Apr 9, 2025.

  1. lcfman
    Joined: Sep 1, 2009
    Posts: 456

    lcfman
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    from tn

    I have a 32 Ford grill shell from Brookville that doesn’t have provisions for the shell surround trim. Does anyone have a good method for mounting the trim at the bottom where it sticks through the shell?
     

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  2. alchemy
    Joined: Sep 27, 2002
    Posts: 22,673

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    Recreate the original style brace that’s welded inside the shell.
     
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  3. krylon32
    Joined: Jan 29, 2006
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    from Nebraska

    I gave away my last couple Brookville 32 shells because of insert fit problems, they don't like the original style welt and the rear trim is a PIA. Vintique is not the answer but it does allow for the rear trim and original style welt. Takes some work for the original or a Dales insert to fit but it's dam sure better than the Brookville's I've tried. Nothing beats and original!
     
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  4. deathrowdave
    Joined: May 27, 2014
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    Krylon , you are making true statements , on fit . The OEM stuff will fall apart if screws are not in place . I have helped with a few others . I can’t remember but seems as a Dan Fink was good fit and good parts years ago .
     
  5. lcfman
    Joined: Sep 1, 2009
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    Well I finally got my grill squared away. The Henry grill is fitted and I made an attachment feature for the trim surround. I made a rudimentary die to get the basic shape and function. On to the next.
     

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  6. HOTRODPRIMER
    Joined: Jan 3, 2003
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    Can't beat the fit of the original parts. HRP

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