Thread: Can I Do It In 98 Days?????????

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Don are you looking to adopt . I know i have asked that before but its still worth a T LOL

Well, I am thinking about firing one of my helpers for stealing my bolts and parts...............................


Don

Man I wouldn't reach for that wrench

Guard Kitty every garage needs one. LOL
Brad

She only gets agressive just before feeding time. In her case, that is 24-7.


Don

I hate it when kids get smarter than you. Tonight Dan came home from a gig and said he had been giving the front end of the truck some thought while driving. He never has liked the Plymouth grille shell because it stuck out so far in front, and I didn't really care for it either, but felt I had to run it so far out because of needing tie rod clearance.

The reason I put the tie rod in front of the axle is because I am running the spring behind and felt there was no room for it back there. Anyway, he was convinced it would fit, so we ran over there real quick and turned the steering arms around, and they actually fit real well behind!! Now the front end is much cleaner, and he also felt we could now mount something like a '35 Chevy grille shell up there and get rid of the Plymouth one altogether. As a test, we borrowed the '32 Ford grille shell my other Son has sitting for his T bucket, and I have to admit it now looks more like a traditional hot rod.

So, I am in the market for either a '35 Chevy, or some truck grille shell from that era. Started scouring Ebay, and if anyone here has something, I would love to see pictures.

Here is a picture of the Plymouth grille shell we won't be using, and a couple showing the front end with the tie rod now tucked behind. A couple of little spacers will give us even more frame clearance. I also got my Ackermann back!!!!!!

Don

Don, I'll bet the nose off a dodge power wagon will fit,and they made them up to 68 in the same body style. You might want to toss the grill,it's steel and not light,but i'll bet you could make something custom in a hurry. Hank

That's a thought. The more we talk, the more we would like a 34-35 Chevy grille shell. The width seems right and we can shorten it to fit. I've got some feelers out and am watching Ebay.

Don

You might also look for a mid to late thirties International truck grille, they have a similar shape to the Chev you're seeking.

You are right Bob, that is another one I have seen that would work. Thanks.


Don

We see it done on Wrecks to Riches.

Barry White and his crew are like the energizer bunny, so, just go for it...

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, therefore I can.

Good Luck,

It's looking good! Doesn't someone make a reproduction of that?

Thanks carzrus and Ken. I don't know Ken, do you think there are repops out there? I know the real McCoys are not super cheap anymore, but I figure someone has one stashed away somewhere.

Don

Don,
I will do some checking, I have some Chevy friends.
Ken

Thank you.

Don