could be nickle coated instead of chrome?
Pondering this as i think i to have shiny window molding on my 1949 but i know
its not chrome but id bet it wasnt stainless steal either
Bruce
joe wrote:
> Well if they didn't make Stainless Steel Grilles from the factory then I
> must have an after market one? I pulled it from a custom AD that was loaded
> with Stainless parts. The truck had Stainless window trim "doors and
> windows", Stainless glove box and center dash area "above and below ash
> tray. Two of the bars are dented but I'm hunting for replacement. I've
> also discovered some Stainless Steel grilles at swap meets that had been
> painted at one time but the paint was flaking off due to poor paint prep.
> They are out there!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Advdesign1@aol.com>
> To: <dhckdkcsk@hotmail.com>; <sculver@iwl.net>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2000 5:14 AM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Chrome trim
>
> > >
> > > I have a 51 Deluxe cab with a 'shiny' grill that I thought was
> stainless.
> >
> > I don't think you will find stainless AD grilles. The factory didn't use
> > them and no one else could afford to make the dies. A stainless die would
> > have different dimensions than a die for mild steel as the different
> steels
> > have different amount of bounce back as it comes out of the die. Each bar
> is
> > different. That represents a huge invesment. Much cheaper for factory to
> > just use the same mild steel grilles and plate them.
> > Bob ADler
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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