Hot Rods 2015 price for original 32 grille shell

I am new here and have used the search function but have not been able to find any recent prices on an original 32 Ford grille shell and insert. What is a good price for an original and the insert in decent condition? I only ask because I do not want to get ripped off and overpay. Where is a good spot to look for these? I need one for my project and I do not want to buy reproduction. Thank you so much for your help i look forward to everyones input.

 

I was recently at an auction with a couple of '32 Ford cars and some parts selling, there was a very nice original '32 passenger car shell with insert and emblem, uncut, old weathered paint and some pits on the chrome pieces but for it's age it was great, it sold for $1800, and a friend of mine also sold one recently, about the same shape, also for $1800.

 

Checking eBay sold items just now, another very nice original went for $1775 and some rougher ones ranged from $300-$1200 depending on condition.

 

Finding a nice original Deuce shell and insert is not going to be cheap,they are after all 83 years old. HRP

As the late Deuce Roadster was fond of saying, "You can never pay too much for 32 Ford stuff ...
you just buy too early" ...

Cause the price is always up to you ...



These were part of Deuce Roadsters stash.

 

I recently aquired one myself and been watching ebay to see what they go for, I watched the grille of one similar to mine go for $580ish. I had no idea.

 

You neglected to fill out your profile,where are you from? HRP

 

Bought these a few years ago. Should have hung onto them longer.

 

I am from Virginia, I have filled out my profile I apologize! Thank you for all of the help! D. Conrad do you have any that you want to get rid of?

 

You will find the shells sell for various prices depending on who is selling them. My friend has a collection of original shells (40) mounted on his ceiling. He never paid more than $1200 for any of them and as little as $300 for one at the LARS. Shop before you spend TOO Much money for a shell. The repro's are just fine and cost a whole lot less.

 

holy fu*k!!

 

It's nice to see all that vintage tin out where everyone can enjoy it.

 

Sent you a conversation. HRP

 

hee,hee,hee...

 

I haven't seen a repro that fit perfectly yet. Some are close, and some are horrible. But none perfect.

If a guy wasn't scared of a little body work, a repro would be just fine. But if he needs to have a gennie, then deep pockets are required these days.

 

I am going to stop putting money away in savings and buy 32 Ford grille shells. probably should have started in the 70's.

 

Or the 30s.....

 

No, all gone.

 

In 70's dollars, they we're cheap then either.

 

You got that right. HRP

 

I have two 32 grilles. one is a 25 year old brookville shell with a henry insert, the other both are original pieces. I can tell you that both original inserts seem to fit exactly the same. I was very surprised when I popped the cherry insert I found into my also very nice original shell and found that fit wise they were the same.... from all the talk around here I was expecting some magical pixie dust sparkles would start swirling around when I got the two ford parts in close proximity and they would install themselves together as if by magic! in the end, they are all 80+ year old pieces made by different suppliers, so fitment can and does very.

 

Sorry 32 nuts, but I would rather find a nice 33-34 grill at a bargain price.

 

Heck,a real nice 33/34 grill shell will command a lot more than a nice Deuce grill! HRP

 

My buddy Justin just found this original one at a California Swap meet for $10 because the guy thought is was model A, he paid it forward and gave it to me for '32 3W so now it wears an original that fits way better than the Vintique one I had.

 

Can I get the phone number of that guy.

 

I guess that is a result of all the Model A's using Deuce grilles. Personally I think that using a Deuce on an A is overdone. However, it sure paid off in this case!

 

That beats my deal for an original insert when I swapped the floor mats out of my Dad's then new 1961 Ford. Bob

 

I just sold one a couple months ago for $250.No grill but it still had a radiator. I took it out of my collection because a friend needed it for a 32 pickup. People that just hoard shit for decorations when some bro needs it for a car kinda piss me off. I didn't want to be one of those people.

 

Whoa....I think you need to have a word with that friend of yours. It's kinda like when I watch American Pickers, and there's a guy with something really cool, and he gets a decent offer but refuses to sell it, even though he will never do anything with it. Unless your friend has got 40 Deuce projects in the pipeline......for god sakes man let some of them go !

 

10 bucks for a original Deuce shell,they cost more than that when they were new! HRP