38-39 Ford truck grill on a model A pics

Hi,
I am sure somebody has asked this before. I did a bunch of searches and came up empty handed. I have a 39 truck grill shell I am going to run on my model A. I am looking for different ideas on how to mount it.
Thanks,
Jackson

 

It's just my opinion, but I hate those grills on anything.

Rich

 

Case in point, beautiful truck, shitty grill got changed...

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211989&highlight=model+38+truck+grill

 

Even a 38-39 pick up? I really like them, I regret selling my one 25 years ago. (just like I knew I would.)

 

Puke.

I rather see a bare radiator.

 

Really? I always thought that east coast style was pretty cool. I had a 39 truck that I debated on keeping the grill just so I could build an east coast style coupe one day. To each there own.

 

Here's mine.

 

For whatever it's worth,I really like the 39 truck grill on A's. Sorry Jackson I can't help how to mount it though. (my girl friend doesn't care for them at all!)

 

I love them. Send all your Barrel-nose grills to me!

 

Looks good milan do you have a close up of how its mounted?
Thanks,
Jackson

 

I like them narrowed like on Jakes's coupe.

 

I think they're way ugly.

 

not

 

I used a 39 passenger car radiator. It had taps on the sides at the top with holes in them. So I made brackets and welded them to the grille and bolted to the taps on top. And on the bottom I welded bolts to the side of the radiator and drilled holes in the grille. I'll try to post pics tomorrow.

 

I have a soft spot for those grills, ran one on my '30 chevy coupe for years and I think it fit the car well. It's kinda like having a super hot girlfriend with a giant gunt! She's still hot buuuut......

Gow is right, its an east coast badge of honor....if your not sure what we mean pick up a copy of "Cool Cars Square Roll Bars".

Pete-


P.s.

I have the shrouds that bolt to the sides of a 38-39 truck grill shell, this is what attaches to the radiator.....$25 shipped.

 

they were called horse collar grilles, i wonder why ?

 

personally i think the 39 is my favorite year of ford just because i love the grille. but hey what do i know.

 

Pete's '30 chevy coupe

 

The first time I met Tom Branch was at Viva las vegs...shit musta been about 5 years ago...

I introduced myself and the first thing he said was, why do run those ugly ass grills anyway??? Then we went for a ride in his roadster.


Pete-

P.s.

I have no idea where my chevy is now???

 

I think they look rad myself generalgow. I am going to use it!!!

 

I dig em ! Wished I had 1 for my coop .

 

I think it is one of the the best looking grilles around. No! I think it is the best looking grille around. I mounted mine with a wild twist. If you are interested I will send a picture.

 

I am interested now woodman. Lets see a pic.

 

Here's mine say what you want, love it hate it, but it's mine and I like it