How many pieces are there to the F-100 grill? I am looking for the "brows" over the headlights if they are separate from the rest of the geill. Haven't pulled anything apart just yet, still looking/learning a few things on these rigs. I do know that parts can be pretty slim since such a short window of production and very few manufacturers are making aftermarket stuff for these models. Mine are pretty beat up. Hopefully I can find a set and dont have to resort to a ton of metal work to make these look good again. [/url] [/IMG]
57 is one year only so grill pieces are hard to come by along with front fenders and hood. I don't know of anyone who is reproducing these parts so finding orginals are probley the only way. Those head light rings look pretty good and could be fixed.
Yes I believe so. Once you get it appart you should be able to use a shot bag, hammer and dollies to straighten them.
Heat will be your friend. Get the area of concern a dull red then get in there with screw drivers or a flat piece of metal and push. Get them as close as you can with this method and then finish with a skim of filler. Do not get them too hot so that a screwdriver will push through, but a dull red should work enough to soften the metal and let you work it back into place.
If you decide to go whole-hog and chrome them, you can use brazing as filler after straightening and then file/sand them to final shape. These grills look their best when chromed IMO...
I know someone that probably has some. But they are not cheap. Let me know if you want his information. They come up on ebay once in a while.
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