Customs 1949-1952 Chevy Kustom Front Grills (Show us what you've done)

I was hoping all those individuals who have done something different to their 48 - 52 fronts grills to give that kustom look to their car. It doesn't have to be drastic or it can be. Just post what you've done so that we can get some ideas. Also, has anyone used a 55 oldsmobile grill piece and used it in a floater fashion? Thanks

 

My '51 has a '53 grill surround and I'm trying to figure out a nice floating bar so I'll watch this post.

 

Have you molded the 53 surround in already? If so, please post a picture. I'd love to see how it looks. I have a 51 as well, stock grill....

 

Hows this? Its custom chrome baby!! Cost me 4 bucks. Looks alot better then it did. Looked like the bumpers before i sand and painted it.

 

I am running a 51 Olds floating grill bar, but mine is still attached to the bumper
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here you go -53 surround on a 50 chevy-- homade center bar ,veete teeth ,dummy spots on the ends

 

Far from finished but this is where im at, i will be done tomorrow, gotta deal with the corners from the hydraulic pipe bender, then some filler and some sanding.

ian

 

love that treatment ^^^^^

you need a mandrel bender!

 

Thanx! Mandrel bender= I wish!!

Ian

 

nice work guy's

 

nice work Raunchero13

 

Thanx man! I'll post some pics when im all done. the floating bar has turn signals at the ends.
Ian

 

ian...
how are you dealing with the 'flat spots' on the front of the fenders?

 

I sliced the big ridge with a cutting wheel, then hammered and dollied the area and it's now round and smooth. It was pretty easy. I've seen guys put a whole new piece there, but i didn't think it needed it. Once you knock the big one down it's not so flat anymore. It came out nice and once i put some filler it'll be perfect. Perfect for me!!

Ian

 

This is just what I needed. Keep the suggestions and examples coming.

 

heres my 52

 

that really is some great work!!!

 

Thanx bro! Im pretty much done with the filler, i just gotta do the little detail stuff like around the base of the pipe and front valance. i'll post some pics.

Oneshot, I like you grille!!

Ian

 

'49 Chevy with two cut-up '50 Merc grille surrounds, a '51 Merc hood center, '53 Merc headlight rings, '51 Merc bumper w/guards....floater bar made of Henry J, Willys Aero, and parts from two '51 Ford grille bars.

 

That's a whole different league!! AGAIN, like every time i look at your 49' thread ( at least once a week ) im speechless!! BEAUTIFUL !!!!

Ian

 

Here's a few. I didn't do them though. Threw in a '53 'cause I like it.

 

Love this grill...

 

my old ride

 

Its not as kool as yours but thanks ,,,, any luck on a painter?????

 

They're different but both cool!! Im rounding the hood corners today, it's kind of an eyesore those square corners , everything else is round but that. As far as painters i got a lot of responses from local guys and when im ready im gonna do some serious shopping. My father in law is flying in for two weeks on monday to help me finish the body perfect. He's an amazing bodyman and upholsterer. So i should have the car finished in primer very soon!! I am so fucking close!! 15 months later!!

Ian

 

15 months isn't bad when you think about it, cause when its done and in nice high gloss paint and nice interior you will have one of the "it" customs

 

You're right Punkabilly! 15 months ago i had never welded anything, hell i didn't even know what a MIG was. My wife got me a project car and a welder for xmas 07' and she said have fun!! Everything i've done to this car was all researched on the HAMB and other sites prior to doin' it. I don't know WTF im doing, but i sure have a passion for it!! Thanx bro!!

Ian

 

well done young jedi

 

Here's a few pics from my files. I have a '49 Fleetline on the waaaaay back burner. Been collecting pics for ideas... if I ever do anything with it...

 

Raunchero 13, is that a '53 Chevy rear bumper bar you're using for the grille??