Lookin' for idea's here folks- I've seen ENOUGH tube grills on 57's, Not saying there is anything WRONG w/that, It's just not the "look" I'm going for... Anybody have any HOME-MADE pics? Or grills from other cars? Different front bumpers are cool too- If ya got ANY pics, I would like to see 'em! Thanks
'55-'56 Plymouth is a virtual bolt in. Same thing for De$oto, pick your fave year. Canadian Meteor grill, Bullet$. Drawer pull$
You could always use the entire front clip from a 58 Edsel, but then you'd have what looked like an Edsel, and the ugliest part of the Edsel at that... So, It's probably not the best idea...
DrJ- I get the "dollar signs" on the Desoto grill, But are the others really that expensive? And what the heck does a Canadian meteor grill look like anyway? tragic59- I WAS actaully thinking about doing that, I know a guy who has a 58 edsel front-end, And I already got another pair of WAGON TAILLIGHTS (yeee-haw!) But the difference in time it takes to mount a grill And mount a front-end, that's just alot of down-time for a car that will be my "driver"....
Does anybody know if a top 58 desoto grill/bumper has the same dimensions as a 57 ford's splash pan? Or how much "off" it might be? I have a 57 desoto grill already, It's just not for this project Anyone know where I could even FIND a 58 desoto Grill? (or top half of bumper, whichever you want to call it)
Terrible picture but it's a Plymouth grill as mentioned above with a 53 Chevy center bar and teeth. A little different.
I don't have any pics but you might try replacing the stock grill with hardware cloth, and then putting a whole bunch of bullets in there. Splitting the front bumpers is also a pretty cool trick. I'll try to round up a pic or two.
Any recommendations on where to get bullets? I had thought about going with alternating long/short Bullets: http://66.216.94.142/product.asp?0=205&1=258&3=156 But I've heard mooneyes can take there time w/'em getting to me- Anyone know where to get 'em CHEAPER/FASTER...?
[ QUOTE ] Any recommendations on where to get bullets? I had thought about going with alternating long/short Bullets: http://66.216.94.142/product.asp?0=205&1=258&3=156 But I've heard mooneyes can take there time w/'em getting to me-Try www.wirthscustomauto.com Anyone know where to get 'em CHEAPER/FASTER...? [/ QUOTE ]
Here's a couple of places to try for bullits: Night Prowlers www.thenightprowlers.com 417-682-3685 Or Dale Wilch had some: www.dalewilch.com/ I think those Dale had were a little pricey, but if you send him an e-mail he might cut you a package deal. Can't hurt to try. Your other option is to get to a lath and turn some out. I'd offer but I don't have access to a lath right now, but I'm workin' on it. as for a split bumper just grab the stocker and whack it, or look for the bumper and surround of a 57 or 58 MOPAR.
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