1937 grille???

[karasmer]

How do you tell a reproduction car grille from an original, I am having a hard time telling from photos of ones for sale? Thanks

 

[DICK SPADARO]

An original grille is stamped forming perforated grill bars where the reproduction grilles have individual bars spot welled to the outer frame. The original grille is a two piece grille that is married together down the center seam. The repro grille has a solid center seam.

Corrected thanks Zeke

 

[Zeke...PA]

I think he means after market has solid center seem. The chrome is an after market the sand blasted is an original. Zeke

 

[karasmer]

Thanks guys, that was a huge help, now I know.

 

[1937roadsterdeluxe]

sorry !! but is a lot of reproduction than have two parts too , the difference is after market grills don't have the trims holds !!! speedway have good repro ..i just got one from them ,look great BUT !!i still looking around to get a original one i fell a lettle guilty put in a 1937 roadster i reproduction grill .but until i don't get i nice one i will live with this !!! good look !!! also if some one have a nice grill for sale please !! let me know 954 607 8897 lu!!!