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Technical Will a 47 olds grill fit a 47 Chevy?

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by LakeLakeLakeWI, Sep 5, 2015.

  1. Does anyone know if a 46-48 Olds grill will fit a 47 Chevy Business Coupe?
     
  2. Hnstray
    Joined: Aug 23, 2009
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    Hnstray
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    With some modifications to the Chevy sheet metal it could work. Don't expect it to just bolt on as is.
    Look at the front end of that era Oldsmobile and note the differences in contours around the hood and front fenders. The olds has a flatter leading edge on the hood. Google images of Olds from the period. 1948 98 Series is different than '46/'47 98's. The other series are the same all three years.


    Ray
     
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  3. 302GMC
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    302GMC
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    When done right, it's a natural.
     
  4. mgtstumpy
    Joined: Jul 20, 2006
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    upload_2015-9-6_22-22-20.jpeg
    46 Chevy SD with a 46 Olds grill. Note Chevy hood to Olds.

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    Here's a close up of Olds with OEM grill & opening.

    I'd make a cardboard template off an Olds grill and mounting points and overlay it on the Chevy to determine what needs to be done to mount it and sheet metal modifications. The Olds has individual gravel trays on each end, I think the Chevy might have a single side to side gravel tray?
     
  5. 46 ford custom 002.jpg 47 Ready for RUSSO 012.jpg 47 Ready for RUSSO 001.jpg 47 Ready for RUSSO 010.jpg With a little work it'll go in anything 46 ford custom 002.jpg 47 Ready for RUSSO 012.jpg 47 Ready for RUSSO 001.jpg 47 Ready for RUSSO 010.jpg
     
  6. BJR
    Joined: Mar 11, 2005
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    Not digging the headlights. But not my car either.
     
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  7. Ain't mine any more either, sold @ Barrett/Jackson to a gold chainer for Big Bucks
     
  8. Fedcospeed
    Joined: Aug 17, 2008
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    Not at all,sell it to me!
     

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