Art & Inspiration I've thunk on it for 4 years! Time to do it.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/one-fog-lamp.1014626/#post-11463386

Actually a few months more than 4 years. Some will like it. Some won't. I'm finally going to cut the grille in my 37 Ford and paste a single fog lamp right in the center. My friend Val donated a fog lamp that was left over after he crashed his Model A.

DSC00005 by Stu D Baker posted Sep 5, 2020 at 5:28 PM

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Had bright idea to just buy a reproduction grille and hack it up, but UPS hacked it up for me. In all fairness to UPS, the moron who packaged the grille, used a thin cardboard box with only 2 pieces of wrapping paper stuffed in the box for "protection".

20200725_123432 by Stu D Baker posted Jul 25, 2020 at 9:47 PM

Gave up on that idea. Decided to just remove my grill and go for it.

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I made a template with a piece of scrap sheetmetal. A couple of tries in the brake and I had it fitting the shape of the grille.

DSC00004 by Stu D Baker posted Sep 5, 2020 at 5:28 PM

Now I know which grille bars I need to cut out to make way for the fog lamp. Still need to pull the stainless trim off before I continue any further. Will be adding to this thread as I have time, so, it may take a while to wind this project up. Hopefully, it won't end up in the scrap pile.:( Rain tomorrow, so maybe I can put a bit of shop time in.:) Thanks for looking.

 

Im not feeling it but await results , have you tried photoshop first?

 

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No I haven't. My drawing skills are less than stellar, and I know nothing about photoshop. If I don't like what I've done, I can always undo it.

 

Could the pictures not be showing because you're using cell phone app?

 

pics showing fine here.

 

^^^Thankyou Williebill

 

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I'm with ya on that...not sure pics will change my mind, we'll see.

 

I'm not feeling it. Gonna look goofy.

 

Yeah, too bad the pics are working for me. Kinda hope they stop.

 

I don't think it's a good idea, but what the hell, I've done lots of things I've regretted. Nobody wants to be on their death bed wishing they'd had that last slice of pizza.

 

That's a 1947 A6GCS Maserati, it can get away with the cyclops eye. I'm almost 70, never drove a car with fog lights, never felt the need. They just look so butt ugly screwed to bumpers. Your car, your lost grille. Bob

 

Whattsamatta? All you naysayers disapprove because this project isn’t on the “Official HAMB Cookie Cutter Approved Modifications List“.......is that what’s got you down?

 

I think someone would Photoshop that quickly in the Photoshop thread.

 

Love it

 

Well , I suspect a lot of Iconic custom car builders friends told them “they are crazy “ , “it won’t look good “ or “WTH” and then ta da . But you don’t have to be iconic

 

If You don't mind cutting up the grille, the Go For It! I might "practice" on the New grille first.

 

To be honest,,,,,I would try on the grill that was damaged,,,,,,if not any good,,,,,your not out much .
That looks like a beautiful original grill you’re gonna hack up,,,,and then you will be sick after the results .
It’s your car,,,,go for it.
I would go with photoshop first,,,like the man suggested .

At least you won’t have the doctor bill to pay,,,,what doctor bill ?
The bill from the orthopedic DR . to fix your legs from kicking yourself.

That looks like a beautiful car,,,,,take care of it .

Tommy

 

Here's an approximation of how it will look.....

 

ya try it out on the bent piece first and set it in, if you really want that look afterwards. DON the choppers

 

Do what you want..anxious to see "your" results.

 

Cyclops.... Spend the money on a pair of Porter mufflers... Nice car!!

 

Oh, I see. Like a pimple on a Prom Queen's nose

 

For those that believe I should practice on the damaged grille..........that photo with the crushed box behind it, was taken next to the UPS truck. It went right back into the truck. No point in accepting a complete POS from the seller, and then posting a rant on how much trouble it was to return and make a damage claim. In all fairness, Speedway, while falling short in the packaging, refunded my $$ that day.

If I thought I needed to practice installing the lamp, I would just bolt it on the bumper and move on.

 

Now that’s funny

 

Thanks for taking the time to post that.