35 pickup grill repair

[35Fordpickup]

I am in the process of repairing the grill for a 35 pickup, several of the vertical bars need to be replaced along with the hole for the crank. My question is, should the horizontal bars have a 1/4 inch rod welded to them or is this a non-factory reinforcement?

 

[Don Rogers]

That's non-factory. The grille bars got their strength from their tunnel shape. No reinforcing bars.

 

[Talkwrench]

That's non-factory. The grille bars got their strength from their tunnel shape. No reinforcing bars.

correct..

 

[Lawson Cox]

I'm "Fixin" a 35 grill. I need about 3 grill bars. Anyone have extras ? Help.

 

[Vics Stuff]

I would keep a eye on e bay for grill parts. I have had good luck there .
Vic

 

[35Fordpickup]

That's what I suspected, I will try to remove those rods and hammer up some replacement inserts. What is the size of the hole for the crankshaft, how wide the sides and how high from the bottom of the grill opening is it?

 

[Don Rogers]

Maybe this will help you.
Regards, Don

 

[35Fordpickup]

Perfect, time to make a hammer form. Thanks.